I would like some reccomendations for couselors preferably in the South Central area in Austin. Also I would like for the couselor to be female. thanks
There are licensed professional counselors just off of 1626 close to brodie lane. I know of at least two female counselors Erin Pannell, and Cheryl Watson. They are located in the Bear Creek offices. I've used Erin and liked her. She does work with children and teens. Google her name she has a lot of things on the web you can research her.
I have two that I would highly recommend...
Michelle Bohls
808 W 34th Street
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: ###-###-####
Cell Phone: ###-###-####
and
Thao Phan
http://www.tmphan.com/Thao_M.html
I've worked with both of them and they are amazing with kiddos!
My daughter was diagnosed with adolescent onset bipolar disorder at age eleven. At that time she began seeing Cathy Gattuso, ###-###-####. Her office is just off South Mopac (3103 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX 78746) We've been on this journey for 6 years. For the first few years my daughter saw Cathy weekly (and more when anxiety was high) and now it's only when she feels a need. The "need" for her typically occurs at the beginning of a school year, a new job, and other stressors. One session and my daughter feels she handle her anxiety on her own until something else comes up, which may be months later and sometimes a year may pass before she feels the need to touch base.
I also highly recommend involvement with NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) is a valuable organization for peer support, parent support and classes. Their services are free. They can assist with guidance in dealing with your child's school. Most people, even school counselors do not understand anxiety and its debilitating effects.
If your child is in school I would recommend asking the school counselor for a recommendation. I do not know of any myself, but maybe that will get you somewhere...hope this helps :)
Hi B.,
I took my daughter to Life Works On South First.They have a grant for children and teens or if you need a sliding scale too.We met w/a counselor named Donna.Lovely young Lady that help work wonders in our lives.It was the best thing i could have done for my daughter and our family . I really hope things go good for you guys in the future.
