Kristi Lippincott
Professional Cuddler & Theraprenuer Kristi is a former licensed massage therapist for 15+ years and the first LMT that also offers cuddling services in Austin. She is deeply honored to serve her clients whether they are grieving, stressed, lonely, empty & exhausted, or simply seeking relaxation. She loves doing this wonderfully positive & life-affirming work. […]
Professional Cuddler & Theraprenuer
Kristi is a former licensed massage therapist for 15+ years and the first LMT that also offers cuddling services in Austin. She is deeply honored to serve her clients whether they are grieving, stressed, lonely, empty & exhausted, or simply seeking relaxation.
She loves doing this wonderfully positive & life-affirming work. Her passion for professional cuddling is matched only by her love of creating art, specifically oil painting and stone sculpting. She has been painting all her life and has sold several pieces.
She is a believer that lasting change occurs over time with trust and that establishing long-term relationships is the most effective way for her to assist her clients in achieving lasting physical, mental & emotional health and happiness.
Website: austincuddlecommune.com
Marissa Friedman Gilbert, LCSW, MS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Therapist Marissa Friedman Gilbert is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist based in Austin, TX, specializing in compassionate, client-centered therapy. She supports individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with empathy and evidence-based approaches. About Marissa Marissa is passionate about helping clients cultivate meaningful change […]
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Therapist
Marissa Friedman Gilbert is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist based in Austin, TX, specializing in compassionate, client-centered therapy. She supports individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with empathy and evidence-based approaches.
About Marissa
Marissa is passionate about helping clients cultivate meaningful change and healing by fostering a warm, nonjudgmental, and inclusive therapeutic environment. Marissa’s approach integrates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and trauma-informed care to support resilience and personal growth.
Her journey into therapy was inspired by a deep desire to help others navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and self-compassion. She values collaboration and tailors therapy to each client’s unique story, strengths, and goals.
Nicole Williams
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years’ experience in counseling and over 20 years’ experience in working with children, teens and families as an educator, school counselor, Social Emotional Learning teacher, trainer and consultant.
In my practice I specialize in supporting individuals (children, teens, adults) and families with anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and chronic illness…
Hello everyone, my name is Nicole Williams and I am so excited to be part of the Austin Wellness Collaborative! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years’ experience in counseling and over 20 years’ experience in working with children, teens and families as an educator, school counselor, Social Emotional Learning teacher, trainer and consultant.
In my practice I specialize in supporting individuals (children, teens, adults) and families with anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and chronic illness. Being a chronic illness warrior myself, I understand the many different challenges that one faces with a chronic condition or diagnosis. I am passionate about helping others integrate a life of joy and connection while managing an illness., with care, wisdom, humor, and just a little bit of rebellion. There is so much power in being heard, seen, understood and believed, for both the individual and their loved ones who are also impacted.
When working with clients I believe in a whole-body approach, meaning looking at how to help them understand their nervous system, and practicing tools such as TF-CBT, Guided Imagery, Meditation, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and EFT (Tapping) to help regulate their system. I also use traditional talk therapy along with Psychodrama, and CBT relational care to help support healing and change.
When I am not at my practice I love to be out in nature; hiking, camping, paddle boarding, you name it, if it is outside, then I am there! I am also a foster fur mommy to rescue pit bulls (pibbles as we call them if they are puppies). If I had a bigger house, I would fail at fostering more often than finding a home for them, I can be a complete pushover with sad puppy eyes!
When my house is empty of furry fosters I love to travel, especially volunteer travel. My favorite volunteer trip was to Borneo where I worked with an orangutan rehabilitation and release center by day and taught the children in the village at night.
While I know the challenges of living with a life altering illness, I also know the profound joy of integrating things that you love in new ways to a life after the diagnosis. I would love to help others who are facing this same challenge. For more information on my practice or to learn of any upcoming workshops and presentations on the link between Trauma, and Chronic Health Conditions, please visit my website (link below).