Austin, TX 78746
INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT:: The Annex Mental Health is a clinically sophisticated treatment program for adults 18+ navigating complex trauma, attachment injuries, and personality disorders, located in Austin, TX. Staffed by master’s- and doctoral-level clinicians, our model integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Somatic Psychotherapy (SP) within the Attachment framework, combined with a developmentally informed, evidence-based practice.
::The Annex delivers insight-oriented care alongside real-world application through experiential interventions, therapeutic housing, and life skill integration. With a low client-to-staff ratio and ongoing training for all team members — from clinicians to operations — we ensure consistency, attunement, and depth throughout the entire treatment experience. Designed for individuals who have not found success in traditional models, The Annex offers a flexible, immersive approach to long-term healing grounded in both relational and clinical excellence.
::The Annex Mental Health is a clinically sophisticated treatment program based in Austin, Texas, for adults 18+ navigating complex trauma, attachment injuries, and personality disorders — including Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, chronic emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring disorders. Staffed by master's and doctoral-level clinicians, including Clinical Director Jen Shotwell (MS, MBA, LPC, LCDC, CS, EMDR Trainer) and Medical Director Dr. Nick Nissen, the program integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Psychotherapy, and EMDR within an attachment framework, combined with developmentally informed, evidence-based practice.
::The Annex Mental Health delivers insight-oriented care alongside real-world application through experiential interventions, therapeutic housing, and life skill integration — offering a continuum that includes both residential and day treatment. With a low client-to-staff ratio and ongoing training provided to all team members, from clinicians to operations, the program ensures consistency, attunement, and depth across the entire treatment experience. Designed for individuals who haven't found success in traditional models, The Annex offers a flexible, immersive approach to long-term healing — "elevated care, intentionally sized" — grounded in both relational and clinical excellence.
How much does The Annex Mental Health cost? We welcome this conversation as part of the admissions process. The Annex is primarily a private pay/self-pay treatment provider.