About The Practice & The Counselor

My Story

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas (supervised by Quinn Smelser, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S). My journey into the mental health profession began when I moved to the U.S. from Hungary at 19. This transition, followed by my psychology studies at the University of Texas at Austin, sparked my deep interest in how our early environments shape who we become.

After my time as a research assistant in the Child Development in Context Lab, I pursued my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Edward’s University. Today, I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate the complexities of relationship functioning and the weight of mood disorders.

Zsuzsa Orbanne Bacsi, LPC-Associate

supervised by Quinn Smelser, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Bridging Research and Heart

My clinical focus is rooted in understanding how trauma and early attachment influence our present lives. I combine my academic foundation with the lessons I’ve learned as a mother and a partner of over a decade to support those facing:

  • Relationship Challenges: Healing ruptures and improving how couples and families connect.
  • Mood Disorders: Navigating the highs and lows of depression and anxiety with evidence-based tools.
  • Existential Anxiety: Finding meaning and identity during life’s most uncertain transitions. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. Whether we are working through deep-seated trauma or the daily stresses of family life, I provide a warm, secure space to explore how you think, feel, and ultimately, how you heal.

How I Work: The Path to Soul Sync

In our sessions, I use a specialized approach I call Soul Synch Counseling. This is where clinical expertise meets your deepest values and spiritual identity.

Bridging Science and Spirit

I primarily utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—a gold-standard, research-validated method for working with individuals, couples, and families. EFT helps us map out the "negative cycles" that keep you stuck in conflict or isolation. By identifying the underlying emotions driving these cycles, we can create secure, lasting bonds.

Finding Your Soul Purpose

Beyond symptom relief, my ultimate goal is to help you "synch" with your soul purpose. I believe that:

Healing is Holistic
Ginko Leaf

We aren't just fixing a "mood disorder" or a "relational rupture"; we are clearing the brush so your true self can shine through.

Faith as a Foundation
Compass

For those who wish to incorporate it, I provide a safe space to explore how your faith and spiritual journey inform your identity and your choices.

Living with Intention
North Star

When you are in "synch" with your purpose, existential anxiety transforms into a sense of peace and direction.

Whether you are a couple seeking to reconnect or an individual navigating a dark night of the soul, we will work to align your daily actions with your higher calling.