Location
Offers online therapy
About
I specialize in work with children, adolescents, and their caregivers, and have served as President of the Texas Association for Play Therapy and Clinical Editor for Play Therapy Magazine. As a parent myself I understand that raising children can be challenging, and I am passionate about supporting families in realizing their full potential for love, growth and peaceful relationships. I use evidence based practices to facilitate empowerment, self-control and healing through play, artistic expression, and sandtray therapy.
Everyone deserves compassionate guidance and support, particularly during challenging seasons of growth and development. I am especially skilled at working with gifted children and adolescents as they navigate unique paths towards adulthood. I also have a special interest in attachment and adoption issues, and neurodivergence.
Mandi is a dynamic international public speaker and has presented to thousands of caregivers and counseling professionals. Favorite topics include working with gifted children and families, technology and screen time, children and trauma, sandtray, play therapy, and expressive therapies.
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Finances
- Session Fee: $210 per session
- Couples Session Fee: $210 per session
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 10 Years
- License: Texas / 202248
- School: Texas State University
- Year Graduated: 2013
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: State of Texas / LPC 72230
- Certificate Date: 2016
- Certificate: University of Texas at Austin / MA Interpersonal Communication
- Certificate Date: 2003
- Certificate: University of Texas at Austin / BS Communication Studies
- Certificate Date: 2001
Endorsements
"It's an honor to know Mandi! I do recommend her especially for specific expertise in helping kids who are intellectually gifted or parents asking questions about children/gender."
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Child
- Parenting
- Family Conflict
Issues
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
- Toddler
Communities
- Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Sandplay
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 1 Feb 2023
(512) 982-4762