The Mindful Wellness Center of Austin is a 501(C)3 non-profit dedicated to philanthropic activities, such as providing affordable mental health counseling, that will empower Austin-area residents with coping skills and mindful well-being.
Services Offered
- Individual Therapy One-on-one therapy sessions provided by MWCA pre-graduate social work interns.
- Group Therapy Group therapy can promote social skills, costs much less than individual sessions and can help you learn that you are not as alone or different than you may think you are. Interacting with others and collaborating on shared problems nurtures feelings of security through giving and receiving empathy and validation. Our groups are mindfulness-based which means we encourage clients to connect with the present moment — the ‘here and now' — that exists within the judgment-free and safe zone created by the facilitator(s).
- Mindfulness Skill Development This curriculum-based group class subtly cultivates mindful awareness while teaching you how your brain, gut and nervous system interact with each other in ways that effect your mood and behavior. We use in-class exercises, discussion, meditation and homework to integrate the material.
Fees and Payment
Sliding Scale and affordable counseling are available for those who meet our income eligibility requirements
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
