| Office: |
2312 Western Trails Suite 404D
Austin, TX 78745
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| Phone: |
(512) 461-1116
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| Cell Phone: |
(512) 461-1116
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.southaustincounseling.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
EMDR
Career Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety or fears, stress, grief and loss (of any origin), trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues as well as life transition issues I may be the right counselor for you.
Many people find it difficult to deal with their problems all by themselves and although friends and family can be of help, sometimes assistance from an unbiased professional is what makes the difference. It takes courage for us to ask for assistance when we need it despite that we may believe differently.
Many of us go through life without really examining it, often repeating the mistakes of our parents. Many of our challenges come from our habitual minds repeating the same thoughts and messages about ourselves. Oftentimes these thoughts and messages have existed since we were very young and though they may not be necessarily true, we believe what we “acquired” in our youth when we were vulnerable and easily influenced by the adults in our lives. Now that we are adults ourselves, we have the opportunity to examine our lives and decide what is working for us and what is not, thereby creating a more conscious and fulfilling life experience.
My clients perceive me as warm, authentic, caring, and compassionate. I would feel honored to be a part of your personal journey towards healing and growth. I enjoy helping people experience new ways of being, enabling them to relate differently to themselves and others. During our sessions we would explore what is not working in your life and what you would like to change. Also, we would use your strengths to help you through the process of change. You know that you have the necessary resources for change within you, although at times you may doubt it, and my role as a therapist is to use my skills and expertise to create a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration and to assist you in the process of change.
I would like to help you live your life the way you want it. I believe that you will feel in my counseling space respect, a non-judgmental attitude, as well as positive-regard. Therapy is a gift to yourself and the time you use will help you figure out what you want your life to be about and to concentrate on that.
I provide both short-term counseling and long-term psychotherapy. I work with adult clients across the lifespan, with men’s and women’s issues, straight as well as gay and lesbian clients. My therapy style is relational and eclectic thus incorporating techniques from different schools of counseling. These include CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), the person-centered approach, and psychodynamic models. I also use mindfulness to help you bring more awareness to your life.
I am an EMDR trained counselor (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a very effective method to process all kinds of traumas including car accidents, surgeries, complicated grief, etc. Please feel free to read more about this technique at http://emdr.com/q&a.htm.
As a career counselor, I would assist you in professional issues such as preparing for a job interview (through mock interviews), profiling your interests and helping you to choose a new career, helping to prepare your resume and more.
I have been living in Austin for 12 years, calling it my home. I am originally from Poland, a beautiful country in Central Europe. This particular background gives me a unique perspective which my clients find very helpful and refreshing. My personal journey has helped me identify and work with clients who are going through all kinds of life transitions and feelings of alienation regardless of the reason.
My full fee is $75 for a 45-50 minute session.
I offer sliding scale fees to clients who are committed to the psychotherapeutic process and who want to invest their time and energy but cannot afford my full fee at this time. I am an out-of-network provider for insurance companies, so please check your benefits to get more information on coverage. It may also be possible to utilize a flexible spending account to cover your counseling sessions please check with your provider for details. I welcome you to call or email me to set up a free 30 minute consultation in person.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Relationship Issues
Addictions
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Child Abuse
Co-dependency
Cognitive Disorders
Crisis/Trauma
Divorce/Dissolution
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Personal Growth
PTSD
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Terminal/Chronic Illness
Women's Issues
Postpartum Depression
Heterosexual Issues
Mind-Body Connection
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Eclectic
EMDR
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational, Cognitive-Behavioral
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Women, Men, Christian, Buddhist, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Trasngender
First Generation Immigrants
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| Additional Languages: |
Polish
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| Education: |
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin, 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The University of Texas at Austin, 1997
English Teacher - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching Training College in Poland, 1994
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| License #: |
60570 |
| License State: |
Texas |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Trained in EMDR |
| Fee Schedule: |
My full fee is $95 for a 45-50 minute session. I do offer sliding scale fee to make sure that clients who are committed to therapy can afford it $55-95. I am also a provider for BCBS, Aetna, and Magellan and out-of-network provider for other insurance companies but please check with them for details. Please call or email me to set up a free thirty-minute intial consultation to determine if we are a good therapeutic match. Thank you. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Magellan
I am also an out-of-network provider for other insurance providers.
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I can provide you with a bill which you can submit to your insurance company - please check with your insurance for their rate for an out-of-network provider. Also you might be able to use your flexible spending account (also known as "cafeteria plan) to pay for your counseling. I am an in-network provider for BCBS, Aetna, and Magellan. |
| Driving Directions: |
My office is located in South Austin, close to South Central Market (South Lamar, Manchaca Rd and Ben White area). It is located in the Western Trails Medical Center (well marked sign with the number), next to the Tapestry Dance studio. The building is one story and my office suite is the last one. There is a large potted plant in the front of the door. It is just half a block from Pack Saddle Pass and Western Trails Intersection.
Easy access from the highway. Nearby zip codes: 78704 and 78746. Nearby towns: Buda, Manchaca, Rollingwood, and Sunset Valley.
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Additional Information
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| Gender: Female |
| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
| Prescribe Medication: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes |
| Public Transportation: Yes |
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