Curtesia Plunkett, TX Psychologist 39882

Dr. Curtesia Plunkett is a licensed counseling and forensic psychologist practicing in Austin, Texas, and she is sometimes known as Dr. C. With over 15 years of experience, she has provided individual, group, family, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, outreach programming, teaching, and a range of psychological assessments. She works across the lifespan and addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions, drawing from a wide clinical background.

She is especially experienced supporting other mental health professionals, members of the BIPOC community, and people within the LGBTQ+ community. Her approach integrates psychodynamic ideas, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and Internal Family Systems - combining evidence-based methods in a way that is tailored to each person she works with. She pairs clinical knowledge with warmth, humor, and a direct yet compassionate style, inviting clients to engage honestly while avoiding judgment.

Dr. Plunkett holds the credential TX Psychologist 39882, which indicates she is licensed to practice psychology in Texas. She emphasizes collaboration, believing that healing and growth emerge when therapist and client work together to understand patterns, process pain, and build practical skills for moving forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Curtesia Plunkett uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - an approach useful for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation. She also integrates Internal Family Systems, which helps clients explore and understand different inner parts that influence emotions and relationships, making it a good fit for work on trauma, shame, and self-compassion. When appropriate, she draws from psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences and relational patterns shape current struggles, supporting deeper insight and long-term change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Plunkett partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods over time to find the best fit. That flexibility allows therapy to be both skill-focused and exploratory depending on what will help most.

Online therapy with Dr. Plunkett is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional without needing to travel, and they allow sessions to be integrated into busy lives while maintaining a therapeutic focus.