Welcome to Pink Couch Psychotherapy
Hello, and welcome. My name is Phoebe. Starting therapy can feel emotional, overwhelming, and strange. I know what it is like to be searching for a therapist that will be a good fit, and I am familiar with the vulnerable place from which the search for help often begins. A website about services and a biography can only tell you so much. The most successful therapeutic change occurs when there is a strong relationship between therapist and client. If after browsing my website parts of you wonder if we might work well together, I invite you to book a free consultation call with me.
Phoebe Cocetti
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Supervised By Lynne Silver
𖡡 Fort View Road Austin, Texas 78704
✆ 512 640 0442
Hi, I am Phoebe. (She / Her).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC- Associate), with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas State University, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Houston.
I have worked in a variety of settings before opening my private practice in Austin in 2025. I have served as an advocate for child survivors of sexual abuse in Houston, Texas, I’ve worked with survivors of intimate partner violence who were living in a women-only community in Cuidad Viega, Guatemala, I have co-facilitated court-mandated group therapy for perpetrators of sex related crimes, facilitated groups for adults who are experiencing severe relationship distress, and provided individual counseling to elderly people and adolescents who were living in an in-patient setting at the Austin State Hospital.
Many people who I have served have found themselves in what they’ve considered to be the worst circumstances of their lives. I have had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds, life stages, socioeconomic statuses, races, and cultures. I am not shocked by much, and often am humbled and touched by how the threads of our humanness can give us eyes to see one another. A quote by one of my favorite teachers, Irvin Yalom, resonates with me deeply in my approach to therapy. “If I am human, then let nothing that is human be alien to me.” I believe not only in the binding thread of humanness and compassion as a vehicle for healing, but also in the knowledge and empathy that has come from seeing people “at their worst” and truly witnessing how fragile (and simultaneously how flexible, and how strong) the scale is between safety and danger, between fear and wisdom, and between healing and wounding.
Therapeutic Modalities I Work With
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is a way of understanding the mind as made up of many different parts. Some of these parts formed in response to early pain, some have taken on protective roles, and others may carry shame and stay tucked away outside of our awareness. In IFS, I support you in getting to know and gently integrating these parts, helping them feel safe in the present. This approach creates space for compassion, clarity, and hope- for everything you’ve been through and for who you are right now.
Somatic Practices
You may have heard the phrase 'the body keeps the score' or that trauma lives in the body. Psychology continues to affirm that working with the body- rather than around it- is essential for healing trauma. Using Somatic Practices in therapy, I’ll support you in gently helping your body complete what it couldn’t at the time of the original traumatic experience. This work is slow, intentional, and always guided by your pace. We begin with mildly uncomfortable sensations and only move toward the deeper pain when you feel ready.
Psychodynamic Theory
Psychodynamic therapy is based on the idea that our present struggles are often shaped by past experiences-especially the ones we may not fully remember or understand. In this approach, we explore the deeper layers of your inner world: your relationships, patterns, and unconscious beliefs. Together, we look at how old patterns may still be playing out today, so you can begin to choose new ways of being. This kind of therapy can bring a deeper sense of self-understanding and emotional freedom.
Individual Counseling: Trauma Informed Care
My Approach
My work is rooted in the mind-body connection and a holistic view of healing-but more than anything, my approach is tailored to you. Every person comes to therapy with a different story.
You might be coming to therapy feeling broken, hoping it will “fix” you. But you’re not broken. You are who you are because of what you’ve been through-not in spite of it. Therapy isn’t about fixing- it’s about growing, expanding, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that may have been lost or pushed aside.
We all develop ways of coping that once protected us, even if they’re no longer working. In our work together, I draw from Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Somatic practices to gently explore those protective parts and help you build a deeper connection with your whole self.
Mind-Body Connection
The connection between the mind and body is a central part of how I work as a therapist. When we explore parts of ourselves-especially the younger, more vulnerable parts-it’s important to have a sense of safety in your body. Without that foundation, deeper emotional work can feel overwhelming or even out of reach.
For many people who have experienced trauma, feeling safe in your body might not come naturally. Trauma can create a disconnect between the mind and body-a kind of protective separation.
In our work together, we gently rebuild that connection. I bring a holistic approach that honors your mind, body, and spirit. Healing doesn’t mean pushing through pain-it means moving through it in a way that helps it release, rather than getting stuck in another part of your life or your body.
Who I work with
Life is too short to spend feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in painful relationships. I work with clients who are navigating trauma, attachment wounds, and the challenges of identity and belonging in a world that feels increasingly isolating. Together, we’ll explore how your nervous system and trauma responses are working to protect you- and how, with this understanding, you can start to break free from patterns that no longer serve you. My hope is to help you build a stronger, more vibrant relationship with yourself, make your nervous system your friend, and support you in stepping into a more joyful, connected life.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
What is Equine Therapy?
Equine Therapy is a research-based approach to healing that involves the principles of trust, respect, and boundaries not just with a horse- but with yourself. In this work, I will guide you as you build a relationship with a horse as part of the therapeutic process. Riding is not necessary for this work, though it can be a part of it eventually. The focus is on presence, trust, communication, and clear boundaries.
Horses are deeply intuitive and live fully in the present moment. They naturally respond to what we’re feeling beneath the surface, often reflecting emotions we may not have words for yet. This creates a powerful opportunity to explore patterns of connection, safety, and self-awareness in a nonjudgmental, low pressure space.
Why Horses?
Horses are powerful partners in the healing process because they respond to us with honesty, sensitivity, and presence. As prey animals, horses are biologically wired to be highly attuned to the emotions and body language of those around them. Their limbic systems—the part of the brain that processes emotions—are deeply connected to ours, allowing them to sense even subtle shifts in our inner world. I’ve always admired the ways that horses see through us to who we really are. You can lie to me, you can lie to yourself, but you can’t lie to a horse!
Unlike humans, horses don't judge, diagnose, or expect us to be anything other than who we are in the moment. They offer real-time, authentic feedback about how we show up emotionally and relationally, creating space for greater self-awareness, trust, and connection.
In the presence of a horse, it often becomes easier to access parts of ourselves that feel hidden, disconnected, or guarded. Through this authentic relationship, we can begin to rebuild safety within ourselves, and with the world around us.
How do I know if Equine Therapy would be a good fit for me, or my child?
For You: Equine Therapy may be a good fit if traditional talk therapy hasn’t felt like the right approach, or if you’re looking for a healing experience that feels more connected, embodied, and relational. You might find yourself drawn to working with horses if you struggle with feeling stuck, overwhelmed, struggling with setting and maintaining clear boundaries, or if you're seeking a different way to build trust, regulate emotions, and deepen self-awareness.
For Your Child: Equine Therapy can be a powerful support for children and teens who have a hard time expressing themselves with words, struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or navigating big life transitions. Working with horses offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where your child can build confidence, trust, and emotional awareness through experience rather than pressure.
No horse experience is necessary- just curiosity, and openness.
Pricing
$150: 50 minute Individual Counseling
$200: 80 minute Individual Counseling
$175 50 minute Equine Therapy
$280: 80 minute Equine Therapy
We are currently a self-pay practice and do not accept insurance at this time.
I work with clients on a budget & try to be mindful of that. Please reach out to me for sliding scale availability. <3
It would be my honor to walk with you on your path towards peace.
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Let’s Work Together:
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