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Melinda Parker, MA, LPC, LCDC

Office: Counseling Plus
13105 Rampart Street
Austin, TX 78727
Phone: (512) 238-8187
Cell Phone: (512) 971-7706
E-mail:
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Profession: Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Services: Psychotherapy/Counseling
Coaching
Mediation
Psychological Evaluations
Practice Description: I specialize in therapy for substance abuse/chemical dependency, depression, dual diagnosis, anxiety/panic disorders, anger management, domestic violence, relationship and/or marriage difficulties, probationers/ parolees, trauma, grief and loss. I use a variety of counselor modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalysis, psychodynamic, and eclectic therapeutic approaches to best meet my clients' needs in order for clients to gain new perspectives and self-awareness. My clients know I use an environment that is non-judgmental, confidential, and provides a safe environment that supports individual growth. I have worked extensively with clients of diverse cultures and issues.
Practice Specialties or Interests:

(Strengths are
in bold text)
Addictions
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Adjustment Disorder
Adoption Issues
Alcoholism
Anger Management
Co-dependency
Cognitive Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Crisis/Trauma
Depression
Divorce/Dissolution
Domestic Violence
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Grief/Loss
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Spirituality
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Age Specialties: Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
Session Formats: Individual
Couples
Family
Online therapy
Treatment Approaches: Adlerian
Behavioral
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Developmental
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Experiential
Family Systems
Gestalt
Interpersonal
Jungian
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychoeducational
Psychosocial
Rational-Emotive
Reality
Self Psychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Transactional Analysis
Education: MA, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, 2000

LPC, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, 2000

LCDC, Texas Department of State Health Services, 2002
License #: 18273 (LPC) & 10171 (LCDC)
License State: Texas
Additional Licenses/ Certifications: Lifetime Member of Psi Chi, The National Honor Society of Psychology
QCC (Qualified Credentialed Counselor)
QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional)
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training Certification 2004
Professional Affiliations:
Past Affiliate of American Psychological Association
Past Member of Texas Association for Counseling and Development
Past Member of Texas Counseling Association
Fee Schedule: My standard fees are as follows:

Initial Psychological Evaluation - $115
Individual Counseling - $65 per session, $45 per half session
Family Therapy - $115 per session

Payment for services is due at the time of service unless we have agreed upon previous arrangements.

24 hour advance cancellation is required. Failure to give 24 hour notice will result in a full charge fee for the missed session.
Insurance and Billing Instructions: Payment is due at the beginning of each session. I will write you a receipt to submit to your insurance plan should they reimburse you.
Office Hours: Varies but normally Sat-Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Driving Directions: I am located off of Parmer Lane conveniently located between Mopac and IH-35.

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Additional Comments: For over 15 years, I have employment experience with MHMR, Chemical Dependency, Domestic Violence, Austin State Hospital, probation/parole, and family-based treatment facilities.

I earned my Bachelor's Degree with the honor of Summa Cum Laude in Psychology from St. Edward's University, graduated with my Masters in Psychology from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as a Licensed Professional Counselor and am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Please email me at mparker@networktherapy.com. If you would like to call me, please leave your name, best time and day to reach you, and I will call you ASAP. Should you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency center. I look forward to hearing from you.
 

Melinda Parker, MA, LPC, LCDC, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Austin

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 Additional Information
Years in Practice:  6-10
Gender:  Female
Accepting New Clients:  Yes
Sliding Fee Scale:  Yes
Prescribe Medication:  No
Wheelchair Accessible:  No
Public Transportation:  Yes

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