Counseling Practice – Restorative Counseling, PLLC
Restorative Counseling, PLLC is a therapy practice based in Austin, Texas, operated by Nancy Nilson, MMFT, LPC. She holds a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from The King’s University in Southlake, Texas, and is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Colorado. Her clinical background spans work in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, private practice settings, and nonprofit environments.
Nilson is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in the Gottman Method at Level 3. Both approaches are incorporated into clinical work alongside a broader trauma-informed, collaborative, and holistic orientation. The practice describes its overall approach as emphasizing restoration through connection, reflecting the systemic and relational framing that informs the clinical model across presenting concerns.
Clinical areas addressed include trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, dissociation, life transitions, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, infertility, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, addiction, divorce care, and codependency. Services are offered to individuals and families. The range of specialty areas reflects Nilson’s stated experience working across multiple treatment settings over the course of her career.
In-person appointments are available at the office at 5750 Balcones Drive, Suite 106, Austin, Texas 78731. Online therapy is also offered for clients located in Texas and Colorado. The practice operates Monday through Thursday by appointment only. Insurance plans accepted are not specified on the website. Session fees are not listed publicly, though the site notes a $25 records request charge consistent with Texas Health and Safety Code requirements.
Contact information: phone (682) 593-6938, email nancy@restorativecounselingpllc.com. Prospective clients are directed to contact the practice directly for scheduling, intake, and fee information. Gottman Method Level 3 represents the highest certification tier in Gottman couples therapy training, involving advanced study in assessment and couples interventions. The dual-state licensure in Texas and Colorado allows Nilson to see clients remotely in both states without requiring an additional interstate compact, supporting continuity of care for clients who relocate between the two states.