Referrals

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Development Charts

Chart of Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

http://www.usefulcharts.com/psychology/piaget-stages-of-cognitive-development.html

Erik Erikson's Stages of Development Chart

http://www.usefulcharts.com/psychology/erikson-stages-of-development-chart.html

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LPC

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC): State licensed mental health professionals that provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and family and assists clients in meeting their personal, social, and/or professional goals.

Adults: 18 yrs. old +

LifeMenders Counseling

Dr. Liz Jenkins

Mike Jenkins, MA

Wright Counseling

Renovating Dynasties

James Fry, LMFT

Leslie Lang, LPC

Holcomb Counseling & Yoga

Diane Harvey, LCSW

Deana Reed, LPC

Adolescents: 14-17 yrs. old

Wright Counseling

Renovating Dynasties

James Fry, LMFT

Leslie Lang, LPC

Holcomb Counseling & Yoga

Adolescents: 6-13 yrs. old

Art of Counseling

Georgetown Child and Family Counseling

Equine Therapy: A state licensed mental health professional that provide counseling services by using horses as part of the therapy.

Spirit Reins

ROCK

Open My World

Play Therapists: A state licensed mental health professional who works with children to help them express or act out their experiences, feelings, and problems by playing with dolls, toys, and other play material. Play Therapy is usually utilized with children between the ages of 3-11.
Dr. Joey Achacoso

Karen Burke, MA

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Psychologists/Psychiatrists

Child Psychologists: A person who counsels children with mental, emotional or behavioral concerns. Child Psychologists are not medical doctors and thus are unable to prescribe medication.
Dr. Thomas Parker

Ilana Albanese, Ph.D.

Dr. Whitney Hall

Adult Psychiatrists: A physician who specializes in mental, emotional, or behavior disorders.

Psych Dimensions: (512) 535-3777

Dr. Michael Musgrove: (512) 964-6992

Child Psychiatrists: A physician who specializes in mental, emotional, or behavior disorders of children and adolescents. Since child psychiatrists are also medical doctors they able to prescribe medications.

Dr. Daniel Moorehead (512) 535-3694

Dr. Christopher Masi (512) 452-2929

Dr. Michael Musgrove (512) 964-6992

Dr. Charles Sweet (512) 382-1933

Dr. F. Ada N. Ifesinachukwu (512) 732-2122

Dr. Divyansu Patel (512) 302-1954

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Directories

Nationwide Counseling Directories:

http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/?utm_source=PT_Psych_Today&utm_medium=House_Link&utm_campaign=PT_TopNav_Find_Therapist

http://www.networktherapy.com/directory/find_therapist.asp

http://www.theravive.com/cities/locations.aspx

http://family-marriage-counseling.com/

http://www.find-a-therapist.com/

http://www.goodtherapy.org/

http://www.mytherapistmatch.com/

http://www.counsel-search.com/

http://www.therapytribe.com/

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Treatment Facilities

Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Facilities:

http://www.rockspringshealth.com/

http://www.georgetownbehavioral.com/

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Life Coaches

Certified Professional Coaches:

Starr Burgess LifeMenders Coaching

Clyde Burgess LifeMenders Coaching

Candice Holliday Wright Counseling

Academic Coaches:

https://relationshipsrenewed.com/courtney-jenkins/

Links

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Goal Setting

http://simplekids.net/goal-setting-charts-for-young-kids-2/

http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/getting_help/goals_tips.html

http://www.achieve-goal-setting-success.com/teaching-children-goal-setting.html

http://www.googolpower.com/content/guides/goal-setting-for-kids

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/goal-setting-for-kids.html

http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2013/01/goal-setting-for-kids-free-printable/

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Teens/Goal-Setting/prweb11288739.htm

http://achievewithmaggie.com/goal-setting-statistics-are-you-beating-the-odds/

http://statisticbrain.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/

http://www.registerstar.com/news/article_7d13c856-7596-11e3-9d2d-001a4bcf887a.html

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Anxiety

http://www.netplaces.com/parenting-kids-with-anxiety/causes-of-anxiety/how-common-is-anxiety.htm

http://www2.massgeneral.org/schoolpsychiatry/info_separationanxiety.asp#looklike

http://www.livestrong.com/article/129859-meaning-anxiety/

http://teens.webmd.com/anxiety-and-teens

http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/stress.html

http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/resources/teenagers-and-stress.aspx

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/stress_in_children_and_teens-health/article_em.htm

http://www.parenting.com/article/teenage-anxiety

http://ezinearticles.com/?Teens,-Children-and-Anxiety&id=5747278

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ADHD

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_signs_symptoms.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002518/

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/default.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adhd/DS00275

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/

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Bullying

http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/definition/index.html

http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/bullying_tips_for_parents.page

http://bullying.about.com/od/Basics/a/10-Common-Myths-And-Misconceptions-About-Bullying.htm

http://www.apa.org/topics/bullying/index.aspx

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Parenting

Parenting Styles and Boundaries

http://hdf600.wikispaces.com/home

http://psychology.about.com/od/developmentalpsychology/a/parenting-style.htm

http://www.teach-kids-attitude-1st.com/parenting-styles.html

http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/parentingstyles.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/1001090-baumrind-theory-parenting-styles/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/252854-how-to-teach-boundaries-to-children-with-activities/

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Randel1.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_7869498_teach-boundaries-children-activities.html

http://www.theconfidentmom.com/04/faith-and-family/setting-boundaries-children/

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Back to School

http://www.livewellnorthaustin.com/

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Back-to-School.shtml

http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/back_to_school.html

http://www.education.com/topic/back-to-school/

http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/back_to_school.html

http://www.ehow.com/ehow-back-to-school/

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/BacktoSchool/

http://spoonful.com/back-to-school

http://shine.yahoo.com/blogs/back-to-school/

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Community Resources

Austin-Community Activities

http://events.austin360.com/austin-tx/events/community

http://www.austintexas.org/visit/events/

http://www.austinchronicle.com/calendar/community/

http://www.kxan.com/subindex/community/calendar

http://www.kvue.com/community

Community Shelters/Resources

Starry A Children At Heart Ministry: Counseling services, teen homeless shelter, foster care, emergency shelter

http://www.childrenatheartministries.org/STARRY-About-Us

Texas Children’s Baptist Home: Campus Life Program, Family Care Program, The Hope Program

http://www.childrenatheartministries.org/page.aspx?pid=1362

The Georgetown Project: Safe haven for homeless teens

http://www.georgetownproject.org/subprograms.php?id=1

Thinkery: The New Austin Children’s Museum

http://thinkeryaustin.org/

Food Banks

http://www.austinfoodbank.org/

https://www.rrasc.org/index.php

http://thestorehousenetwork.com/

Inpatient Mental Health Facilities

www.austinoakshospital.com

http://www.seton.net/locations/shoal_creek/

Texas Rehab Centers and Addiction Resources

http://www.alltreatment.com/tx

http://www.phoenixhouse.org

http://www.rightstep.com/

http://www.lahacienda.com/

http://www.austinrecovery.org/

http://www.rockspringshealth.com/

Mediation Resources

www.mediators.org

www.txmediator.org

www.txmca.org

www.austindrc.org

www.hcdrc.org

Senior Resources

www.aginginplace.org

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Award Opportunities

www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/model-schools

www.character.org/stateprogramoverview

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Crisis Resources

Teen Pregnancy Centers

http://www.austinlifecare.com/services.htm

http://www.austinprc.org/

http://www.phcwc.com/

http://agapeprc.org/

 Crisis Hotlines

http://www.suicidehotlines.com/texas.html

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa-crisishotline/

http://rapecrisis.com/

http://www.safeplace.org/

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Other

CHIP: Children’s Medicaid: Income based insurance

http://chipmedicaid.org/

http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/medicaid/index.html

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Counselor Blogs

Counselor Blogs and Sites

http://corneroncharacter.blogspot.com

http://counseloretc.wordpress.com

http://elementarycounseling.blogspot.com 

www.youtube.com/user/PamDysonPlayTherapy?feature=watch

http://schoolcounselingfroma-z.blogspot.com

www.stlouiscenterforplaytherapytraining.blogspot.com

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Counseling Tools

www.athinline.org

www.collegecareerlifeplanning.com

www.hellogrief.org

http://learninglab.org

www.littleparachutes.com

https://meanstinks.com

www.childrengrieve.org

www.barnesandnoble.com/u/online-storytime-books-toys/379003588

http://storybird.com/members/MrsRex

www.vaview.vt.edu

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Play Therapy Stores

http://www.annastoydepot.com/

http://www.childtherapytoys.com/store/index.html

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Resources

Free Hard Copy Resources

www.responsiveclassroom.org/form/responsive-classroom-newsletter-signup

www.helpothers.org/cards.php

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Resources for Purchase

www.schoolcareerday.com

www.kasa-solutions.com

http://childswork.com

www.creativetherapystore.com

www.griefwatch.com
www.lakeshorelearning.com
www.marcoproducts.com

www.anybookinprint.com

http://clubs.scholastic.com/about/index.shtml

Pet Therapy Resources

http://healthland.time.com/2014/02/05/the-dog-will-see-you-now/

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03171/Animal-Assisted-Therapy.html

http://animal-assistedtherapy.net/animal/history.cfm

http://voices.yahoo.com/history-animal-assisted-therapy-557454.html?cat=72

http://dogs.about.com/od/workingdogs/p/therapy_dogs.htm

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/features/integrating-pet-therapy

http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-3/animal.htm

http://www.speechandlanguage.com/clinical-cafe/ruby-goes-to-preshool-using-therapy-dogs-as-treatment-assistants