Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC

In searching for a potential therapist five years ago, I interviewed several professionals. I believe it is important to find a good fit with someone you want to work with. After a few false starts, I came across Louis’s professional profile and watched a video of him on the same site. What struck me in the video was that he seemed genuine, humble, and like someone who had done his own personal work to grow. So I booked a consultation with him. After consult was over, I immediately booked another appt with Louis and canceled the remaining appts I had to interview other counselors. I was that certain of his ability.
I came to Louis bringing a lot to the table to unpack. He never seemed fazed by all the work I knew we had to do together. He listened empathically at all times, in fact I think his ability to REALLY listen is one of his greatest gifts. He has capacity for listening like I have rarely seen in many people. Beyond that though, he also challenged the many inaccurate (and dysfunctional) beliefs I had about myself. This occurred early on and set the stage for what else we had to accomplish. Later in our work, Louis would gently suggest ways that I could grow. These were real world, creative solutions for some of the struggles I brought to the table. To me, this indicated that he was doing his homework and coming up with a plan of treatment for me that would help me arrive at the destination I was hoping to reach. His suggestions/​plans were not always easy or welcomed on my part. However, personal growth isn’t always a walk in the park. Look back now, I see these were things I HAD to do to grow. I did take his nearly all of his suggestions and they did lead me on a pathway to the much better place I live in now. I see retrospectively how during the entire process he had my own best interests at heart.
Lastly, I value Louis so much for his capability to understand nuance in the human experience AND describe it so well. Many people falter when it comes to explaining abstract emotional, relational, and psychological concepts. Louis’s skill at this has greatly helped me conceptualize my internal landscape, explain it to ours, and help others describe/​understand theirs.
To me, therapy is about a reach for deeper consciousness and when I moved out of state/​ended therapy with Louis, I had attained that deeper consciousness. I owe Louis so much. In many ways, perhaps in part to the place of readiness I was at in my life, therapy with Louis Laves Webb was the most effective therapy I had undergone. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a capable and caring therapist!

Louis is a really great listener. He not only listens, but he HEARS you. I have never felt so understood by a therapist before. He is great at guiding you toward a more honest approach at an emotionally balanced life. He doesn’t judge and is always welcoming. My appointments with Louis always left me feeling empowered and ready to face the week.

I began seeing Louis for therapy in the wake of a very painful breakup. I wanted to find some way to get over this guy who had taken up residence in my heart. What I found, instead, was a safe place to explore my feelings, and admit to myself that I still loved this person. It’s been three years now, and through a long slow process, I have not only become a stronger person, but also repaired my relationship with the man who is now my husband. My partner and I see Louis for couples counseling now, and I also see Louis for individual counselling on a continuing basis. Which should tell you — I trust him a lot! He has gone out of his way to work with us on insurance issues, and to work out a sliding scale when my insurance didn’t work out. He has helped my husband and I establish a relationship based on trust, honesty, mutual support and respect. I cant recommend him enough!

Louis is definately at the top in his field. Previously I have met with other therapists that were okay but lacked in key areas. Louis seems to have all the qualities of a great therapist. Among other things he is empathetic, patient, a great listener and he provides wonderful feedback. Each time I have met with him he inspires trust and confidence in me and I always leave more hopeful then before I met with him. He is truly one of a kind.

I don’t usually post reviews, but I felt compelled to do so regarding my recent experience with Louis. I first sought out a counselor due to a number of issues I was facing in my life — I felt I had reached a point where I could no longer see outside of my own thinking. In other words, I felt the time was ripe for seeking professional guidance.
I chose to schedule an appointment with Louis after driving by his sign on Nueces one day and after later reading through his website. First, let me just say that Louis is remarkable — his ability to focus on what you are saying and see between the lines, to have insightful perspective into the inner workings of your consciousness is truly an amazing gift.
His empathetic listening and guidance were absolutely spot on in every session. The understanding I gained about myself left me dumbfounded and so grateful. Louis asks penetrating questions, but does so in a gentle way.
He told me several times in our sessions that what he is selling is not easy — and he is absolutely right. But, if you are willing to work, to really give yourself the care you deserve, you can make incredible strides in your personal growth with his Louis’ guidance.
His approach is not one where you just get to vent and receive a feel-​good response. Although he encourages you to really speak your mind, he also elegantly elicits new perspectives and he journeys with you as you co-​discover something wonderful about who you are. The understanding about my past and present that Louis helped me to gain has already led me down the path of self-​healing and forgiveness in under six months. The development I was able to undergo through my sessions with him led me to clear and deeply helpful realizations about myself. As a grown man, I was shocked to discover some of the revelations he illuminated and the simple truth is that I could not have moved froward without his help.
Also, an added bonus with this counseling is that most of it was covered by my insurance provider and I never had any issues whatsoever.
If you are considering going to counseling, I greatly encourage you go and meet with Louis — be ready to open up and be ready to work. You deserve that love and that care for yourself. Thank you, Louis — you are the real deal and a blessing to those in need.

Taking an honest look at yourself, becoming emotional mature, and growing as person takes genuine effort. Sometimes the relationship with a therapist can be a source of strong feelings, due in part to the vulnerability experienced from sharing such intimate challenges of life’s journey. Although, therapy is not always easy, for many it is extraordinarily beneficial. Therapy is not a one-​size-​fits all, and communication is key.
Simply put, Louis is an empathic voice. He effectively provides a supportive environment, which has allowed me to grow exponentially and embrace my own process. He is an excellent clinician and has assisted me in ways that have provided me in-​depth insight and clarity.
I have worked hard and am still embarking on my own journey. However, I can honestly say that I am excited about my future and I feel like Louis has helped my excitement blossom! He is a skilled clinician and a brings a wonderful balance of supervision, guidance, non-​judgment, and support. I give him my highest recommendation.

Louis knows when to listen, when to explain, and when to give direction. In essence all the skills you want from a therapist.
I have been going to see Louis for the last few years. I have really been able to grow in dealing with my personal issues.
I have seen a few other therapists besides Louis. While they were nice, they did not provide the same level of discourse and therapy and consequently I did not have a lot of growth in the areas I am working on.
Louis is affable, knowledgable, friendly when necessary and challenging when necessary. Great traits for the job he does.
I have recommended Louis to others and he came highly recommended to me.

I had always been a bit reluctant to go into a stranger’s office and open up about neglected personal issues. After visiting with a couple different therapists I thought this may not be the avenue for me. However, knowing I needed some sort of support system, I decided to try it once more. That was one of the best decisions of my adult life. After meeting with Louis, he seemed to effortlessly build a pathway from my psyche to the outside world in which I work and live. Communications, both with myself and others, are now flowing quite easily in both directions.
This therapy hasn’t been an easy process, but because of the results, it is a process worth fighting for. I am taking responsibility for my own behavior and actions, thus complimenting my personal relationships and career opportunities.
I am truly amazed at what Louis has been able to accomplish with me. It’s as if he were a scout who was able to identify something in me that I did not know was there. He pointed the way and allowed me to move at my own pace as I discovered, what turned out to be, a personal epiphany. As I travel this newfound journey, my path continues to widen. This, I must say, is all in thanks to the attention, compassion, nurturing, and reasonability of Louis Laves-​Webb.

So much to say! I will try to keep it short and sweet.
I see Louis for professional supervision, and I can’t say enough great things about my experience. Not only does he provide a safe space for me to explore my own feelings, but he provides insightful, clinical feedback to help me progress as a clinician.
He has been in the field a long time, is well-​educated, and takes it upon himself to stay on top of his own learning. This, to me, is the sign of a great clinician. I always feel that he has the most recent and up to date information, and if he doesn’t, he is quick to seek the information out. He also welcomes any ideas and insights I have to share (even if my approach is unfamiliar to him, he listens to me and shows interest in what I’m doing).
Louis is warm, encouraging, intelligent, authentic, and great at what he does. I feel grateful to have the opportunity to work with him, and learn from him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone for therapy or clinical supervision.

Where to begin? I have been working with Louis for over 6 years. I have seen him for both individual work and couple’s work. I have paid privately and through insurance. Through all of this, I have found him to be a highly skilled, patient, responsible practicioner with a high regard for confidentiality and ethics.
Louis has helped me work through personal issues that were preventing me from living my life the way I wanted to live it. He has offered me comfort and support through terrible tragedies in my life and lifted me up and championed me in some of my greater moments. I have found his help invaluablel. I refer friends, family members and even strangers to see him and each one has landed softly and with a similar experience to mine.
I have read one negative review on here and I would say that her claims are completely contrary to my years of experience with this therapist. I also would say that she only uses Unilocal to bash people… not one single positive review. People seek counseling because they have issues. Louis is highly skilled in helping people resolve their issues. Period. It’s a shame this Unilocal-​Basher won’t get to work through some of her issues with Louis’ amazing expertise. I HIGHLY recommend this therapist and hope people are as lucky as I have been to get to work with him.
oh…and on the insurance note: not only did he handle everything without a single issues, we wrote to my provider for more sessions when they ran out. He took the lead on all of the billing and I never had one issue.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PROVIDER!
Eek! Methinks not is an understatement. First the good: Louis is easy to speak to although I can tell he’s a bit wet behind the ears when it comes to marriage counseling. I think he’s mostly worked with youth but wanted to give him a shot since our son was going to him too.
My hubs and I went there to sort out some issues and it was nice to have a sounding board but Louis really did nothing positive for our issues other then allowing us to vent. He’s a bit aloof and seems disinterested in what we had to say and the work that we wanted to do with our marriage. We actually sought the same help elsewhere bc I felt like I was throwing $ at him and little ROI. Fortunately, we found someone that quickly and effectively assisted us with our marriage and have moved on since.
Now the bad: He needs a 3^rd party bookkeeper or someone else to help him with billing and insurance claims as he is too involved with this aspect and makes erroneous, careless mistakes. If you have insurance and a claim to file head to a counselor that actually has someone bill for them. What a nightmare! Not only did he make errors that costs us $ but he also was so egotistical to not accept blame and act as though he is some victim with the insurance and claim process. Then at the end of the year I actually had overpaid him and he *refused to refund* me the credit. I immediately contacted our health insurance company, United HC and they are handling this on our behalf. I have written a grievance to their preferred providers center and requested he be removed as an in-​network provider. Also, contacted the TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS to file a report as he needs a refresher on insurance claims. I am so glad I was able to find a provider to not only help us with our marriage but also process payments and claims like every other provider in Austin without hand-​holding, blame and anger. DO NOT GO TO THIS PROVIDER! And I thought I was the one with issues… dang dude! :)