Bobbie Jo Cardenas, LCSW, Therapist in Austin, Texas

Bobbie Jo Cardenas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals across Texas improve their mental and emotional well-being through compassionate and evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she works with children, teens, and adults to address a wide range of concerns—from behavioral and emotional challenges in youth to anxiety, trauma, and life transitions in adulthood. Her approach is grounded in understanding each client’s unique experience and empowering them to build a path forward through practical skills, support, and insight. Bobbie Jo is especially passionate about helping individuals manage the effects of anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. She creates a safe, validating space for clients to explore their thoughts and behaviors, and uses evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to support healing and long-term change. Whether a person is navigating grief, school-related stress, or the complexities of midlife, her goal is to help them reconnect with their values and feel more in control of their lives. She provides therapy to a broad range of clients, including those in the adoption and foster care community, individuals with autism spectrum disorders or developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ population. Bobbie Jo’s experience in treating childhood behavior issues and ADHD also makes her a trusted resource for families seeking support for younger children and adolescents. Outside of her clinical work, Bobbie Jo enjoys reading, spending time with her friends, family, and pets, and participating in community-based running events. These personal passions reflect her belief in maintaining balance and connection as part of overall mental wellness. Bobbie Jo Cardenas offers individual therapy through LifeStance Health and proudly serves clients throughout Texas.