Jon-Eric Steinbomer, LPC-A, MA, CHT
Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy
Specializations and Interests: Mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy, workplace stressors, career burnout, relationship issues, sex therapy, attachment issues, consensual non-monogamy, dream work, men’s work, spiritual matters, transpersonal psychotherapy, transpersonal/psychedelic experience integration, and walk-and-talk therapy.
If you’re feeling held back by old patterns or beliefs that no longer serve you, therapy can offer a way forward. In a collaborative process grounded in mindfulness, non-judgmental awareness, and compassionate presence (core components of the Hakomi method), we’ll uncover and soften the barriers that limit your ability to connect with life in more nourishing and meaningful ways. My extensive practice in mindfulness and Zen, combined with over 20 years of experience as a user experience researcher in the tech industry, shapes my ability to listen deeply, identify patterns, and support meaningful change.
I also draw on the principles of transpersonal psychotherapy, which honors not only psychological healing but also spiritual growth, non-ordinary states, and the exploration of meaning beyond the individual self. In addition, I facilitate men’s work, creating spaces where men can engage authentically with purpose, intimacy, and presence in community with others—an extension of the group work I lead.
Education: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 2000
Hakomi Institute Southwest, Austin, TX - 320 Hour Comprehensive Training, 2019
Naropa University, Boulder, CO - Master of Arts in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, 2025
Contact: Jon-Eric@hakomiaustin.com | (512) 337-9472
Jon-Eric is currently available to both in-person and telepresence clients.
$150/50-minute session, individual or couples
I accept a small number of reduced-fee clients. Please get in touch, and we can discuss your needs.
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My Journey to Hakomi
After I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology, I worked for over 20 years in the tech industry as a user experience researcher. While I’ve had a very rewarding career, I also became burned out in the fast-paced corporate environments I worked in and saw first-hand how damaging the pressures unique to that industry can be to a person’s heart and soul. I wanted to find a new way to relate to myself and others and live in Right Livelihood - the ethical principle that our work should contribute positively to the well-being of all beings and should not cause harm. In 2015, I encountered my mentor and teacher, Flint Sparks, along with two practices that would change the course of my life: Zen meditation and Hakomi, a method of assisted self-study in mindfulness.
Both of these modalities helped me reconnect with my body and my heart. While I felt profound healing and a return to wholeness within me, I also felt the call to help others, what in Zen is called the vow of the Bodhisattva.
My desire to help others led me to pursue my desire to become a licensed therapist. In 2025, I completed a Master’s in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling Psychology at Naropa University, located in Boulder, Colorado. This program teaches extensive clinical skills as well as training in transpersonal experiences—those significant life events that feel larger than ourselves and require additional support, such as the death of a loved one, the start of a new relationship, or non-ordinary states.
My core therapeutic modality is Hakomi, which helps us understand ourselves through our bodies and unconscious motivators. I’m passionate about using these teachings to help people find freedom and sovereignty in their lives.
If this sounds like something that you’d be interested in exploring together, let’s talk more with a 30-minute consultation.
Contact: Jon-Eric@hakomiaustin.com | (512) 337-9472
Most days, when I’m not typing away on my laptop, you can find me hiking the Greenbelt, out riding my bike along the Walnut Creek Trail or cooking delicious food with my wife Jessica.
My latest passion project is an exploration of permaculture and the simple, essential joys of harvesting food directly from the soil.