Highly recommend this place was recommended by the APD police liaison when my husband passed away…read moreunexpectedly at home and by some friends that were counselors. It didn't take long to set up an intake appointment and I got one the following week. You might have to leave a voicemail but they got back to me the same day. I went with individual therapy sessions and so far I'm liking it and I also like how they specialize in grief and loss and I'm learning techniques that I can apply to my daily life. It's also nice to have one to one therapy in person. I'm so grateful that we live in a community that helps support such an organization that is locally run there are bigger chains out there but it's nice that there are still places with a local touch. Be sure to support them during Amplify Austin Day. Truly a great resource from my experience.

We had a horrible experience with the Austin Center for Grief. Our son had passed away and we are…read morein great distress. It took several calls and three weeks before anyone called us back. They wanted our payment and insurance information, which we provided. It took them another 10 day to check it all out. They assigned us a therapist, and we had one intro session. She scheduled another session, but then canceled and said they substituted another therapist. Therapist number 2 did not show up for the session. We were stood up. When we called the office, they assigned us number 3, who was an intern. Since we are senior citizens and the intern was so young, it was obvious Austin Grief did not want us as clients. We lost more than 2 months without help. These folks have added even more stress to a painful loss, we do not recommend them.

4.8 THEY HAVEN'T HAD REVIEWS ON HERE SINCE 2019, LOOK AT GOOGLE 3.5 IS WAY MORE ACCURATE, HERES' MY…read morePERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS A VETERAN THERE: THERAPIST ARE NOT GREAT JUST GOT CANCELLED AND TOLD I SHOULD HAVE CONFIRMED AND THEY DON'T SEND REMINDERS THE SYSTEMS ARE FUCKED AND NO ONE GIVES A F.U.C.K. ABOUT YOU ONLY THEIR OWN SHITTY JOBS, the administration? Not so much. This is the second time my partner has not gotten therapy because she didn't get a proper invoice, we dealt with this months ago and people not responding, saying they reached out and didn't, basically not doing there job, lying, or trying to cover it up, and no recourse. Asked for a Office Manager months ago with no response...people have MENTAL CONDITIONS including SUICIDAL and can't get there therapy they very much NEED because no one that works there (aside from the therapists) give 2 shits about helping anyone, but I'm sure you all get paid a nice pay check while people are offing themselves due to your negligence. GREAT JOB SAMARITAN, GREAT JOB. We may be seeking help elsewhere. I would suggest you do to. I'm also a U.S. Army Veteran.

The Samaritan Center is a blessing to our community! A godsend, gamechanger for service members,…read moreveterans and their families. They have outstanding staff that care about you. They are a wheelhouse utilizing the Gottman Method, this is an excellent Tx funded program. Thank you for serving those in need altruistically.

My little girl has been attending ACLC since she was 12 weeks old, and we couldn't be happier. Of…read morethe 8 centers I toured, this one was instantly my favorite. It's bright, clean, and all the kids seem so happy. The teachers are so sweet, and it's clear my girl loves them. She can be fussing all morning, but as soon as she sees Rosalba, it's all smiles and giggles. It was hard getting started with the naps on demand- first she slept too much and now she doesn't sleep enough. She's very social and always on the move. They group 12wk- about 11mo when they're walking which is great. Some centers group 12wk- 18mo, and I worried about her getting stepped on. The staff is very responsive, I highly recommend them.

Amazing and energetic staff. My grandson loves it here. From prek2 to prek 4. They are AISD…read morecurriculum certified for smooth transition towards kindergarten.

This is just regarding Diana Schaefer. The facility has been beyond kind and helpful, and I hope to…read morefind a therapist here that fits my needs. -- Years and years ago, a therapist told me I was a whore for kissing a boy on the first date. I thought that would forever be my worst story of therapy gone wrong, of a therapist superimposing their own beliefs and issues on me. Diana hit a new record. She "fired" me as a client and pulled wildly unethical moves before doing so. I wholly believe that there is a time to part ways when therapy isn't serving the client or when a client is rejecting help from the therapist to everyone's detriment. Therapists have just as much of a right to end the relationship as clients do. The reason I'm writing this has nothing to do with the farewell and everything to do with how it was handled. I have an eating disorder. I made it clear from the start that I didn't care that she didn't specialize in them. I'd had enough therapy around eating disorders and wanted to take a new approach. I also told her in our first session that if she thought it wasn't a fit to have open communication because I would be doing so. I've played the "suffer through a relationship that isn't working" game too much at this point in therapy. We had weekly sessions for months. I thought many of them were helping. But then I told her how many calories I consumed during the week. That was undeniably the point where she flipped. We talked for a month or so more. She started talking to my dietician more. That seemed logical to me. And then she started telling my therapist I needed to go to treatment. Asking her why she hadn't suggested it or wasn't pushing it on me. (She has.) I am in no way a high risk anorexic. Perhaps treatment wouldn't hurt but my life right now prioritizes above something that isn't necessary. She pressured me and I said no, several times. And then the day came where she let me tell her about my life before interrupting and starting the conversation of removal of services provided. Like I mentioned, that alone wasn't the issue. What WAS the issue was that she had also called my dietician and tried to pressure her into leaving me. To the point of my dietician's discomfort and recognition that abandonment on that level would be detrimental and more harmful that good. (How Diana didn't see that, I don't know.) She gave me an ULTIMATUM of treatment or no therapy. She told me I COULD NOT go to therapy ANYWHERE until I dealt with my eating disorder. (And no, this wasn't just in reference to being cognitively unable to proceed with EMDR.) She wouldn't give me referrals. She made fun of the shirt I was wearing that day that said, "Mental health is health," because I wouldn't go to treatment. I was in utter shock during that last session so I didn't really have responses beyond saying no to treatment and that I understood where she was coming from. But none of those things are okay and I should have said that to her then. I regret that. Fuck that. I deserve therapy. Everyone does. She clearly spooked when eating disorder stuff came up, was not educated on it, and chose to bully and threaten me instead of just saying, "I'm not qualified in this topic and don't feel comfortable proceeding." Period. Period. Period. If you don't fit in her little box of qualifications, stay away. And if you pick up any of her own anxieties, leave. It's not worth wasting your time.

Excellent collection of mental health professionals. Depression, social anxiety, spousal abuse,…read moreobsessive procrastination, anorexia, grief, et al. They provide tools to help clients grapple with all of these issues. If I could offer more than five stars, I would attach as many as possible to this review. Outside of their counseling expertise, they have great administrative staff. Many payment options available. I needed receipts to submit last minute before my FSA money was deleted. They mailed them the day I called and I got them the very next day!!! No charge to me for the postage, which was greatly appreciated. Seriously. A lot of other offices would have been like, "You can drive over and pick them up at our front desk."

Ms. Sarah is the best speech therapist we have been worked with for the past two years! She is so…read moreprofessional and very knowledgeable about every aspect of the young children development. Highly recommend her!

I was really disappointed with the lack of COVID precautions they are taking. There was no…read moretemperature scan or screening questions asked upon entry. The therapists were using the small waiting room to meet with families both before and after our appointment. I was not expecting to have to wait in the waiting room, especially not when there was another family there. They still have a paper sign in sheet and community pen! No hand sanitizer out for patients after using the pen either. Given the nature of their work, I was really expecting a safer environment. I did not feel safe there and we will not be back.

Our son has been at Barton Creek Childcare since he was 6 months old, for a year now. We have been…read moredelighted at how happy he is to be dropped off in their care. We receive frequent updates throughout the days of the curriculum and activities he does, and love the art we receive when he comes home. We have experienced nothing but flexibility and genuine care and love for our son from the staff. Ms Daniela is always so communicative about him and I am so appreciative of the attention with which he has been cared for there. And the seasonal parties for parents to see the kids play are always such a treat!

As a childcare director I'm looking at childcare centers from a different perspective than most. I…read morewas looking for a school with low turnover, loving and kind teachers and a safe space for my children to develop. I found this and more with Priscilla and Elizabeth. My children came from a negative experience at a nature center nearby and I was very concerned about my oldest daughters self esteem from this experience. The teachers here have been so kind and loving to my spicy little girl as well as bolstering my oldest daughters self esteem. They feel loved and safe with some great extra curriculars and appropriate developmental learning opportunities. I love them and will be sending my girl back for the summer after kinder. Thanks Ladies!

I can not say enough good things about Hannah's World. My 2&1/2 year old daughter started going…read morelast year, when it was a Mother's Day Out, 2 days a week. When I heard they were transitioning to a daycare, I was very excited. My daughter goes 3 days a week now and LOVES it! Actually, she doesn't want to leave! If it were up to her, she'd go every day! The classroom is fun, engaging, clean, well-organized and all the staff is very nurturing. Hannah is very caring, she is a great teacher and director. She has an excellent staff. I am so grateful for the personal and sincere care that my daughter receives at Hannah's World. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for truly exceptional childcare.

I honestly cannot say enough good things about the teachers and staff at Hannah's World. My eldest…read morehas been attending since the very beginning, my middle child was attending from the earliest he could, and my youngest will attend once she's born and able. The staff is so kind and caring and treat each child as their own. We love each teacher and have grown to become great friends with each one of them. The admin staff work extremely hard to provide the best in childcare, Hannah herself is dedicated to fundraising to add staff and amenities so that each child can enjoy their time at daycare even more. Their communication is top notch, especially throughout the coronovirus pandemic, I've always felt informed about what was going on with the school and how they're making changes to keep everyone safe. I could go on and on, but if you're wanting a daycare who will love your children as much as you do then look no further than Hannah's World.

We love St. Catherine of Siena Preschool! The teachers are amazing and create a safe and nurturing…read moreenvironment that all my kids have thrived in. On top of that, the facilities and equipment are new and well-kept. There's a big preschool moms community that meets every Monday (when there's no school). I could keep going.. this place is a winner. :)

I have over two decades of experience working in protective services; early childhood education;…read morelanguage development; training and development. My background has allowed me to regularly visit and work in multitudes of early childhood programs. St. Catherine's Preschool is a hidden jewel in the Austin area! The facilities are 5 star. The teaching teams and administration foster a safe, fun, nurturing and developmentally appropriate play-based environment. Look no further!