Capital Area Counseling

📚 New Support Group for Teachers 🍎

As the new school year approaches, many educators experience the "Sunday Scaries", the stress, anxiety, and anticipation that can come with preparing for another week in the classroom.

You don't have to navigate it alone.

Sunday Scaries: A Teacher Processing Group is a supportive space for educators to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of teaching. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning, classroom demands, work-life balance, or simply adjusting to a new school year, this group is here to provide community, encouragement, and practical coping strategies.

📅 Sundays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
💻 Virtual
💲 $5

📩 Interested in learning more or signing up? Contact Carissa at [email protected] or Beatriz at [email protected].

📚 Book of the Month: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski

This month's recommendation is Come As You Are, a compassionate and research-based book that explores sexuality, relationships, and the connection between our minds and bodies. Emily Nagoski challenges common myths and encourages readers to embrace themselves with curiosity, self-compassion, and confidence.

Whether you're interested in personal growth, healthier relationships, or understanding yourself on a deeper level, this book is a powerful read.

Have you read it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 💙

🎉 We are incredibly honored and grateful to share that Capital Area Counseling was awarded 2nd Place and a $20,000 grant through Impact Austin's grant process!

Thank you to Impact Austin and its members for investing in organizations that are working to strengthen our community. This funding will help us continue providing affordable, accessible mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and children
throughout Central Texas. 💛

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Trinity Center Austin, the 1st Place recipient in our category. Their dedication to supporting and empowering individuals experiencing homelessness in Austin is truly inspiring, and we are honored to have been considered alongside such an impactful organization.

We also want to celebrate the incredible work of our fellow grant recipients:

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We are grateful to be part of a network of organizations making a meaningful difference across Central Texas. Together, these nonprofits are addressing critical needs, creating opportunities, and building a stronger, more compassionate community for all.

Thank you to Impact Austin, its members, and everyone who supports our mission and believes in the importance of accessible mental health care.

💕New Support Group at Capital Area Counseling!🧠

ADHD & We is a supportive, educational group for couples and partners navigating the impact of ADHD on their relationship.

ADHD can affect communication, emotional connection, household responsibilities, intimacy, and overall relationship dynamics. This group is designed to help participants better understand these challenges while reducing blame, increasing empathy, and fostering mutual understanding.

Together, we'll explore:
✨ How ADHD impacts relationships
✨ Communication and conflict-resolution strategies
✨ Strengthening emotional connection
✨ Managing daily responsibilities as a team
✨ Learning from others with shared experiences

The group meets weekly and welcomes both ADHD and non-ADHD partners who want to better understand themselves, their relationship, and how to grow together.

📅 Wednesdays
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual
💲 $5 per session

📧 To learn more or sign up:
[email protected]
[email protected]

You don't have to navigate ADHD alone. Join a community of couples learning, connecting, and growing together. 💛

Are you looking for deeper, more meaningful relationships?

Our Experiential Process Group offers a safe and supportive space to explore how you connect with others in real time. Through authentic interactions and guided reflection, participants gain insight into relationship patterns, communication styles, and emotional experiences.

In this group, you'll have the opportunity to:
-Build deeper interpersonal connections
-Increase self-awareness in relationships
-Give and receive honest feedback
-Explore emotions in the present moment
-Develop healthier communication patterns

📅 Mondays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Capital Area Counseling
💲 $5

To learn more or reserve your spot, email Raj at [email protected]

💛 We don't heal in isolation. We heal in relationship.

Animals brighten many people's lives, but did you know they can be used as a therapeutic intervention? 🐾

Animal-assisted therapy is a relatively new intervention where therapists bring in trained animals to enhance clients' emotional well-being. While research in animal-assisted therapy is still in the beginning stages, recent studies show that clients experience a reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms, and it has been effectively used across age groups. Frankie, seen here, has brought her clients much joy and comfort during their time at CAC. 💛

Interested in learning more about our services or getting connected with support? Reach out to Capital Area Counseling today to explore therapy options and available resources.
🌐 www.cacaustin.org
📞 512-302-1000
📍 9111 Jollyville Rd, Suite 250, Austin, TX