A Little About Me

Hey, my dear! My name is Dr. Curtesia Plunkett (affectionately known as Dr. C). I am a Licensed Counseling & Forensic Psychologist based in Austin, TX. I personally know how asking for support can be one of the most difficult things ever, so I applaud you for taking the step to even consider allowing another soul on your life’s journey! 👏🏾

I have over 15 years of experience in providing individual/group/family/couples counseling, crisis intervention, outreach programming, teaching, and conducting a variety of assessments. I work with those across the lifespan–addressing a wide variety of presenting concerns (ie., anxiety, depression , grief, trauma, life transitions, etc). Notably, I specialize in working with other mental health professionals (A healer of healers), BIPOC community, & the LGBTQ+ community.

I see you. I hear you. I AM you.

I am not your “typical” mental health practitioner as I work from the lens of being a full human living a real complex life right alongside you. One of the greatest gifts & most humbling things I’ve been blessed to experience as I’ve traversed this thing called life, is being gifted the ability to sit with & join someone in the center of their distress, pain, trauma, and joy. While being able extend a hand, assuring them that they are not alone.

I believe in OUR ability to heal, grow, & thrive …. Despite the obstacles that life loves to throw our way. I do this utilizing a holistic & eclectic approach tailored to each client that is grounded in Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), & Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. I encircle all of this knowledge with humor, warmth, grace, & gentleness. I tend to be honest & challenging in my approach, through love. As one thing I’ve come to realize in life is that we CANNOT heal in a space of judgment… with self-judgment being the biggest culprit.

I am also a Trauma-Informed Yoga therapist, a 500hr registered yoga teacher, and a certified sound healer who is passionate about bringing yoga & mindfulness to those who feel like they “can’t access it” for whatever reason(s) or those who simply don’t know the power behind these modalities. I accomplish this by interweaving somatic & mindfulness practices throughout my work with clients.

Are you ready to continue your evolution of healing on a deeper level?

If so, I truly look forward to meeting you and joining you on this journey! Oh, did I forget to mention there will be work?! 🤭 I believe our healing, just like driving a vehicle, must be intentional. We have to choose & prioritize self first. So though we may only meet once weekly, I will hold you accountable via assigning “Healing Work 💫.” As I tailor everything to each individual client, this work could look different, yet always has the same outcome “clearer vision of self & growth!”

On a more intimate note: I am also a Finer Woman of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.💙🤍💙🤍💙

In my free time, some of the things I enjoy are spending time with my fur baby (Cobi), singing my heart out to whatever “mood” music the day brings 🤭, traveling, hiking, anything “artsy”, spending time with family & friends, and spoken word. As a practioner, yoga & meditation are a mainstay in my life.

If I can leave you with one thing, it'd be this: We are ALL imperfect beings trying to get a handle on this thing called "life." So be gentle with you, be curious with you, and most importantly, be INTENTIONAL with YOU!

Warmly,

Dr. C