ATX Family Institute

At AFI, we seek to provide therapy to all. As a non-profit organization, we are able to offer affordable, family-focused therapy to the greater Austin area.

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Meet Allison Jennings, Graduate Associate, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, M.A., LMFT-S, LPC-S. If interested in scheduling with Allison, please call our administrative staff at [phone] from the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday.

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Meet Chris Cisneros, Graduate Associate, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, M.A., LMFT-S, LPC-S. If interested in scheduling with Chris, please call our administrative staff at [phone] from the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday.

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Today is #givingtuesday, a worldwide day of giving!

Help us find 10 people who can find 10 people to donate $10. Your $10 helps support Austin Family Institute's mission to increase access to affordable mental healthcare in our community. To donate, go to https://t.co/QgcUumryyG

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The administrative office will have limited holiday hours. All appointments scheduled for this time will still be held.

If an emergency arises while we are away from the office, please call the 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline at 512-472-4357.

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Meet Kassandra Baladrano, Graduate Associate, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, M.A., LMFT-S, LPC-S. If interested in scheduling with Kassandra, please call our administrative staff at [phone] from the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday.

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Meet Jessica Santos, LPC-Associate, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, M.A., LMFT-S, LPC-S. If interested in scheduling with Oliver, please call our administrative staff at [phone] from the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday.

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Meet Oliver Papa, LPC-Associate, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, M.A., LMFT-S, LPC-S. If interested in scheduling with Oliver, please call our administrative staff at [phone] from the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday.

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Austin Family Institute is hosting a "Great Start" Premarital Workshop in November!

Learn more about this workshop at https://t.co/sOS8ryexl0

To register or inquire, contact AFI's Main Office at [phone] or [email protected]

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Oliver Papa, LPC-Associate, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, M.A., LMFT-S, LPC-S often reflects about how to help kids and parents of kids who are struggling. After working with kids from the legal system for 10 years, he feels it can't be better put than safety and connection.

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Meet Graduate Associate, Chris Cisneros, BA, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S.

To learn more about Chris, go to: https://t.co/KibH9ugvUo

To schedule an appointment with Chris, go https://t.co/3G69F3CQSz or call us at (512)

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Meet Graduate Associate, Allison Jennings, BA, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S.

To learn more about Allison, go to: https://t.co/MjUqQEEAEY

To schedule an appointment with Allison, go https://t.co/3G69F3CQSz or call us at (512)

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In honor of Memorial Day, our administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 30.

If an emergency arises, please call the 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline at 512-472-4357, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

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If you're not able to wait for a therapy appointment, and you need immediate support, you still have options:

- Go to your nearest emergency room
- Call 911
- Call the 24/7 mental health crisis line at 512-472-HELP

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Meet Graduate Associate, Lilibeth Jones, BA, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S.

To learn more about Lilibeth, go to: https://t.co/MJTRoj6Ux7

To schedule an appointment with Lilibeth, go https://t.co/3G69F3CQSz or call us at [phone].

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Positive mental health is an essential part of a child's healthy development.

To learn more about SAMHSA, go to: https://t.co/aPoDw7OHfb

To learn more about AFI, go to https://t.co/8CBVpJrgxa

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Meet Graduate Associate, Kassandra Lopez, BA, supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S.

To learn more about Kassandra, go to: https://t.co/9mlFMZZ5vA

To schedule an appointment with Kassandra, go to: https://t.co/3G69F3lftZ or call us at [phone]

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If a loved one needs help, we can help. AFI therapists work with children as young as 6 years old, and it's our mission to increase access to affordable and thoughtful mental healthcare. We offer rates on a sliding scale and offer both in-person and telehealth appointments.

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If you think a loved one needs help, consider talking to a mental health professional. AFI therapists work with children as young as 6 years old for individual and family therapy.

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The World Maternal Mental Health Day Campaign was started to raise awareness of maternal mental health issues so that more women will get treatment and fewer will suffer. To learn more and join this campaign, visit https://t.co/W1XCFVFCkm
#maternalMHmatters #worldMMHday

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When asked what she does when she is feeling stressed or anxious, Leanne responded: "I lean into it. I accept it and acknowledge that it's there because I feel to try and run away from it can make things feel a little worse. So I try to name the feeling that I'm experiencing."