About Moonchild Counseling
Therapy for Teens, Young Adults & Women
A warm, collaborative, trauma-informed practice helping you reconnect with yourself, build self-trust, and create meaningful change.
In-person therapy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Austin, Texas. Virtual therapy is available to clients in Texas, Florida, and Connecticut.
Samantha Goland, LCSW-QS, SEP, RYT
Founder of MCC
Licensed in TX, CT, & FL
Best Fit For:
Teens (13+) and young adults
Latinas & first gens
Anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and big life changes
People-pleasing, perfectionism, and relationship stress
Clients seeking a somatic and relational approach or EMDR
Natasha Cooley
LPC-Associate
Supervised by Laura Reed, LPC-S Licensed in TX
Best Fit For:
Girls (8+), teens, and women
Anxiety, stress management, and emotional regulation
Building confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills
Navigating social dynamics, school stress, and life transitions
Clients seeking a structured CBT approach in a warm, supportive environment
Archie & Lady
Certified Therapy Dogs
Therapy Dogs & Good Canines
Archie and Lady are our beloved therapy dogs, bringing comfort, warmth, and unconditional love to every session. Their gentle, intuitive presence helps clients feel safe, supported, and a little lighter, creating a soothing environment for healing and connection.
Our Mission
At Moonchild Counseling, our mission is to help teens, young adults, and women reconnect with themselves beneath the pressure to be perfect, keep everyone happy, and hold everything together.
We create a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space where you can slow down, understand your patterns, build self-trust, strengthen your boundaries, and feel more connected to yourself, your body, and your life.
Through therapy that considers the whole person, we help you move beyond simply getting through the day and toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and genuinely your own.
Our Values
Authenticity
You deserve a space where you can show up as your full self, without performing, people-pleasing, or trying to be who everyone else needs you to be. We want therapy to be a place where you can get honest about what you feel, what you need, and what actually matters to you.
Self-Trust
So many of us learn to second-guess ourselves. We help you reconnect with your own voice, needs, boundaries, and intuition so you can make decisions from a place of trust rather than fear, guilt, or outside expectations.
Compassion
You don’t have to criticize yourself into becoming a better version of yourself. We believe growth happens through curiosity, understanding, and compassion. Therapy is a space to meet yourself with more kindness while still making room for meaningful change.
Connection
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We value connection to yourself, your body, your relationships, and the people who support you. Through a genuine therapeutic relationship, we create space to feel seen, understood, and supported as you work toward a life that feels more like your own.
Let’s Get Started Today
Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll explore tools and techniques that can make a significant difference. Imagine a life where you feel empowered and in control. It’s possible, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our therapists are here to offer compassionate support and guidance. Start therapy now by reaching out to us today.
Moonchild Counseling® provides somatic and trauma-informed therapy for teens, young adults, and women navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. We offer in-person therapy in Bee Cave, TX serving the Austin area, and St. Petersburg, FL, along with virtual therapy across Texas, Florida, and Connecticut, creating a supportive space to feel more grounded, connected, and understood.
Quick links
Contact Info
- Florida: 7901 4th St N Ste 313, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
- Texas: 11701 FM 2244 Rd, Suite 214 Austin, TX 78738
- 512-522-2765
- Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm
- hello@moonchildcounseling.com
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