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Licensed Naturopathic Physicians are medically trained and naturally focused. Upon medical school graduation, each naturopathic physician takes the oath to Find the Cause of illness or imbalance and to Do No Harm. This means you will be seen as an individual and solutions will fit your unique expression of a physical, mental and emotional being.* 

 

 The most organic, non-toxic, whole health program possible.

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Strickland Naturopathic Mind-Body Medicine, 10606 Ames Ln.

Austin, Texas 78739

Strickland

Naturopathic 

Neuro-health and counseling*

(Washington State residents only)

 

Naturopathic neuro-health and counseling treats the whole person. 

Counseling

Mind-Body Medicine 

Support for a healthy Mind 

Mind-Body Medicine

Member of The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Memeber of The Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians 

The best of who you are is ready to be revealed 

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The best of who you are is ready to be revealed !

 

In one session you will feel the difference. You will leave feeling lighter, less burdened, with a calm relaxed alertness and clarity of mind.

 

With repeated sessions, the unveiling of your mind and body into a joyful relaxed vitality is our passion and purpose here at Strickland Naturopathic.  We get the privilege of watching your continued evolution as you master life's difficulties with resilience and life's pleasures with aliveness.

 

Your growing clarity of purpose and grounded energetic focus, give wise fuel to your gifts so that you may lift up the world! We really couldn't think of anything more fulfilling or meaningful to spend our time doing for you and the planet. Let us help you unlock the best of who you are this year!

 

Strickland Naturopathic focuses on holistic counseling services for individuals and couples. Our weight loss services focus on finding the cause and replacing old emotional and physical habits with effective ones. 

 

Our office joyfully serves Austin, South Austin, Southwest Austin, Oak Hill, Circle C Ranch and surrounding neighborhoods, as well as nationwide appointments via visual distance technologies.   

About

Tess Strickland, ND

Dr. Tess Strickland is a Bastyr trained, licensed and 15+ years experienced naturopathic physician. Naturopathic medicine emphasizes treating the whole person and has therefore always included counseling as part of its scope of practice. 

 

 

 

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Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is so important when embarking on any other therapy such as couples therapy. Taking time for self-reflection is essential to a healthy human. 

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Group Therapy

At Strickland Naturopathic we hold circles to support specific group needs. Our weight loss patients, for example, really benefit from group support. 

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Couples
Therapy

Couples therapy is an excellent way to practice insights and skills strengthened by individual therapy. 

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About

Tess Strickland, ND

I am a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, which means I'm trained to be a primary care physician. Counseling has always been part of primary care in Naturopathic Medicine. I spent over ten years as director of a naturopathic clinic with interns and residents. I loved teaching new doctors.Then when my babies came along, I downsized to a small private practice to have a more flexible schedule for children. The small private practice was more intimate and less hectic and I noticed we had more time for counseling. It was during these years, I was able to witness the healing power of nature at its finest. Patients who spent more time and focus on their emotional well being seemed to respond better to all the physical therapies. This is, of course, anecdotal as I did not perform clinical double-blind studies, yet it was compelling enough for me to feel drawn to focus more in this area. I truly love this work.

Licensed Naturopathic Physician

Experience
Qualifications

2017 - Present

Founded Strickland Naturopathic Counseling

​Founded Strickland Naturopathic Weight Loss

Consultant at Austin Naturopathic​

2015 -​ Present

2015-2017

Clinician for Austin Naturopathic

2009 - 2014

Transformed The Columbus Clinic into a small one-woman practice and began focusing more on counseling as a very potent therapy.

2002 - 2009

Founded and Directed The Columbus Clinic, a primary care clinic welcoming interns and residents to further their clinical education while serving our community with Naturopathic Medicine.

1999 - 2002

Regular Radio Co-Host with Dr. Marianne Calvanese on Bill Swail's Let's Get Healthy, sponsored by The People's Rx, Austin's Favorite Pharmacy.

Clinical Intern at the world renowned, Bastyr Center For Natural Health 

1997 - 2002

Bastyr University Naturopathic Medical School - coursework years.

2002 - 2003

Clinical experience with mentor Dr. S. Pinkham, MD

2002

Graduated from Bastyr Naturopathic Medical School at the top of my class.

 

Sat for NPLEX exams and passed at the top of all ND examiners for US that year.

 

Received my license from Washington State Department of Health 

1995 -1997

Pre-Med requirements fulfilled at The Ohio State University and Ohio Dominican

1992 - 1995

Mentoring, working and studying with and for natural medicine doctors and businesses in Germany, France, Mexico, and Ohio 

1991

Graduated from Wellesley College (Boston), in Political Science and German Studies (East-West European relations). In 1990 the Berlin Wall fell and the cold war began coming to an end while I was studying in Germany. This is when I turned my focus to my other main interest of study; science, evidence-based medicine, and tradition/empirical based medicine.

1986

Exchange Student in Germany, my first exposure to Naturopathic Medicine.

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Individual

Naturopathic Counseling utilizes a wide array of therapies to explore and resolve all manners of struggle or stress. With every therapy used, our main goal is to calm the nervous system so that you have access to your own clarity. Once grounded with clarityof mind, you can take effective action and engage in healthy relationship with yourself and others.

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Group

Groups can be so beneficial as individuals develop the ability to listen to each other in therapeutic ways. Because group fees are lower, many believe the outcome is less valuable than individual counseling. However, when a group has the right structure and is given enough time to become cohesive, I often see very deep and satisfying results. Groups have the added benefit of developing the skills of healthy communication and improving one's ability to be a good partner, good parent, good co-worker, and more. 

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Parenting

Parenting can be HARD. It is also one of the greatest opportunities for growth when we find ways to meet the challenges with insights and new conversations. First, we ground ourselves in child development so that we know when children's behavior, though challenging, is completely normal and healthy. From there we discern each child and parent's concern and how to address these concerns effectively. Parents need support and my goal is to give you the tools to feel fully supported. (For two parents or parent and child see couples therapy for guidelines and fees. For two parents and child/children see guidelines for Family Therapy.)

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Couples

Naturopathic Counseling has a long tradition in systems counseling before systems counseling was ever named. Our medicine philosophy looks at how the parts function as part of a whole, and this is no different when it comes to counseling partners. With couples therapy, we also emphasize recognizing and resolving triggers. This can help communication with couples immensely as they come to see that each person, while not perfect, wants the best for each other. Come experience the new conversations that lead to a new way of living and loving. 

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Forming New Habits

Forming New Habits not only utilizes counseling tools, but also includes physiological treatments such as auricular therapy, ear seeds, EFT, and even natural medicine recommendations. 

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All Physical Health Concerns

Counseling for health concerns will focus on the emotional and neurological impact of your physical health struggle. It may also include recommendations for effective naturopathic treatments. Cancer patients or those with chronic diseases effecting their quality of life often utilize this counseling and find it beneficial for both their physical symptoms as well as reduction in stress and worry. Come see for yourself how naturopathic counseling can help physical symptoms.

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Weight Loss

Counseling 

In our weight loss clinic, we first seek to find the cause of weight gain. We address this cause before implementing a weight loss plan. Once the plan is implemented, we must address the issues of habits, emotional eating, and appetite. Toxic pharmaceuticals with side effects of dehydration and jitteriness are not effective long-term solutions. Along with counseling tools, we may also include natural appetite suppressant therapies like auricular therapy and ear seeds, EFT, or other effective naturopathic treatments. 

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