Psychological Assessment can serve a range of needs. The essential function of assessment, however, is to provide you with a clearer understanding of whether you have an emotional disorder, what that specific disorder might be, and what interventions might be recommended.

I see two different kinds of assessment engagements: diagnostic assessments and personality assessments.

Diagnostic assessments are the most common and serve simply to determine whether the client has any kind of emotional disturbance that could interfere with occupational functioning. This need arises in the context of applications for adoption, law enforcement/security work, and other role determinations. A typical engagement would entail one or two sessions of 1-1 interviewing plus administration of any indicated psychological tests (e.g. the MMPI).

Personality assessments are called on to gain a clearer picture of the dynamics underlying an obvious area of dysfunction. I practice personality assessment using a style known as Therapeutic Assessment (TA). TA is a powerful innovation in the assessment field.

A TA engagement begins with an agenda-setting meeting and is followed by 2-3 sessions of psychological testing using objective personality measures (e.g. the Personality Assessment Inventory, PAI or MMPI-2-RF) and projective measures (e.g. the Thematic Apperception Test, TAT or Rorschach Inkblot Method, RIM). The engagement produces a feedback letter summarizing the findings and recommendations discussed.

Ages 18+.

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The cost of an assessment engagement varies depending on your specific needs. Diagnostic assessments may run between $250-400 whereas personality assessments range from $800-1200. I would be able to offer an estimate after an initial meeting to discuss the scope of your needs.

Insurance Accepted:

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Tricare (Authorized Provider)

I can also provide you with a Superbill.

CST provides wraparound services, which have been a best practice for many decades, and treat the whole client in the context of being an individual, a member of a family, a part of a culture and a survivor of repeated trauma, in a culturally competent manner.

Counseling
Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment with individual, group and family therapy: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused approaches.

Medical care
Diagnosis, treatment, pain reduction, wound care, physiotherapy, prescriptions.

Social Services
Clients along with their case managers, set and achieve goals, obtain basic needs, ESL, and housing stability, leading to self sufficiency.

Forensic Reports
Clinical evidence

Training
Training those who are interested in providing services to survivors.

APB Education Program
Employment skills inventory and community college easy-entry programs

Stress Management

This is a weekly 8-session course to provide information and skills for managing stress and anxiety. The focus will be on what we can control right now to help us feel better. During each group, we will learn and practice a new skill that you can use whenever you feel overwhelmed. Each group is accompanied by a handout that you can keep to practice the skills between sessions and to review the material covered in the group as needed well after the 8-session course.

Resources Group

Adjusting to a new culture can be extremely challenging because everything is different and new including the language, the laws, and the healthcare system. The resource group focuses on connecting you with practical information and resources to help you meet your basic needs. Some of the areas covered include legal referrals and medical referrals, referrals to English classes, resources for food, and providing information on other community resources and programs.

Art Class

The art class meets weekly for two hours. No prior experience is necessary and all skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. This class is led by Dr. Karin Montero, CST’s Medical Director who is also an artist. Dr. Montero provides instruction on different art techniques while also facilitating lively conversation that routinely includes a lot of laughter.

In preparation for the week, each group member will be texted a series of images in advance of the art group that you can then use to paint or draw as you practice new techniques during class and between classes. Art is another way to practice mindfulness and many people find it relaxing and healing – this class might serve as a testament to the saying that “sometimes laughter is the best medicine!”

Meditation Group

Meditation is an ancient wisdom tradition that over time has been incorporated in various forms by almost all major religions and spiritual traditions. CST’s weekly meditation group is welcoming of all religious and non-religious backgrounds and spiritual traditions. The objectives of this group are to promote a sense of safety and stability, facilitate healing and empowerment, enhance resilience and well-being, improve emotion regulation, and create community and social connection and support.

Meditation has been linked to improvements in sleep, attention, memory, emotion regulation, blood pressure, and chronic pain. It has also been shown to enhance well-being and compassion. Meditation is simple but not easy so we use the power of coming together in a group format to provide encouragement and support to one another as we establish a meditation practice that fits our daily lives.

Women’s Yoga Class

CST hosts a weekly yoga class that is open to all female-identified clients. Yoga is an ancient mindfulness practice with origins in northern India and a philosophy that emphasizes connecting the mind, body, and spirit. In this class we also place a special emphasis on practicing kindness and compassion towards ourselves by meeting ourselves where we are, befriending our bodies, and cultivating appreciation for what our bodies can do.

Yoga has been linked to health benefits such as improved sleep, increased strength and flexibility, and improvements in circulation, blood pressure, mental clarity, and well-being, among others. If you would like to learn more about this group, availability in the class, and to discuss options to get connected with the materials that you will need, please see your CST counselor or point of contact.

Survivors Support Group

This group aims to promote empowerment, resilience, and healing by leveraging the power of social support and the wisdom and experience that exists within the group. This group will provide information about common reactions to distressing life events, and discuss and share coping strategies and community resources.

Above all, this group seeks to provide a safe space for people to connect with other survivors who have also had to leave their country and face many challenges in adjusting to a new country and culture.

Click here for Group Event dates and times

Free

Diseases and Conditions treated include:

• depression
• anxiety
• phobias
• alcohol
• drug
• gambling addiction
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• mood disorders
• behavioral disorders
• bereavement
• marital problems

Procedures and Therapies provided include:

• mental health assessment
• diagnosing
• psychotherapy
• cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
• psychoanalysis
• group therapy
• addiction counseling
• marriage counseling
• exposure therapy
• referral to other specialists as needed

Insurance plans accepted:

• Medicaid
• Medicare

*Please verify directly with this provider to ensure your insurance plan is accepted.

Transition Education:

OFA incorporates transition education when developing IEP’s for all transition-age students, generally 16 and older. Transition education helps each student set post-school goals and work toward individual career and life goals.

Vocational Services:

At age 14, students begin preparing for independent living by working with teachers/coaches to identify strengths and vocational interests. One for Autism helps students prepare for independence in both their personal and work lives by providing on-site training as well as community integrated vocational programs. Through relationships with local businesses and organizations, One For Autism provides students with opportunities to work and gain on-site experience working with skilled, special needs students.

Workability Program:

One For Autism Academy provides eligible students with access to the Workability program services, including vocational assessments, career counseling and guidance, and career exploration activities. Through the program, students who are identified for paid work training learn skills related to resume writing, interviewing, and finding and keeping a job. They also receive on-site training and supervision from professional job coaches and teachers.

Life Skills Training:

One for Autism Academy places a strong emphasis on teaching students the necessary life skills to work, socialize, remain safe, care for their personal needs and lead the most independent lives possible. Relying on the methods of behavior analysis, One For Autism Academy focuses on the most effective strategies for teaching skills to each student’s optimal level of independence. These strategies include shaping, chaining, discrete trial and naturalistic teaching procedures.

We help students gain self-confidence and greater independence by working closely with families and schools to find approaches that work for students.

Daily living skills are an important part of each’s student’s education. As part of our daily living skills curriculum students learn about:

• Time management
• Personal hygiene
• Food preparation
• Personal finance and money management
• Transportation solutions
• Household management
• Responsible decision-making
• Civic responsibility
• Personal organization
• Recreation and leisure skills.

Our nutrition program resources provide information on nutrition programs and resources available to individuals with autism and their families. These resources can help families find support for food chaining, special dietary needs, and access to healthy food options.

At Autism Community Network, we know the best way to connect with others in the autism community is through fun and play! We offer a variety of programs designed for the whole family.

Our Caregiver Empowerment Program aims to fortify the entire caregiver system with kindred relationships and critical knowledge to improve the overall wellness of your family.

1. Camp AUsome!

Click here to learn more about our Camp Programs

2. SibShops

3. Fam Jams

4. Caregiver Ambassador Program

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5. Parent Groups

Click here to learn more about each program

(If you or your organization are interested in volunteering at a Fam Jam, please email Katie Benson at [email protected].)

Your neurodiverse child is beautiful, and YOU are the EXPERT in your child!

Therapies offered at ACN empower families by helping to nurture understanding and connection, building upon the existing strengths you ALL bring to the table. From our first meeting with your family, our focus is on identifying and amplifying strengths and supporting you and your child in building the strongest connection and communication possible.

We help you understand your child’s unique profile, and we serve as your partners in navigating a new diagnosis and a new way of relating to each other and the world around you.

Our Services

1. Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)

Contact [email protected] for more information.

2. Feeding Empowerment Program

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3. Making "Sense" of Autism Program

Contact [email protected] for more information.

4. DIRFloortime®

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Click here to read about each service

Cost of Diagnostic Services

We accept

• Many forms of medical insurance
• Medicaid
• Private pay

Contact Vanessa Amaya at: [email protected]

The Autism Community Network is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

Our Caregiver Empowerment Program offers training for familial and professional caregivers, medical residents, student clinicians, education professionals, and the wider community to ensure that everyone who interacts with autistic individuals can provide them with the best possible care.

1. Coffee and Connections

 For more information, email [email protected]

2. Professional Conferences

3. Trainings on Request

4. Mentorships

Click here for Calendar of Events

Click here to contact/enroll on any of our training programs

Autism Screening & Diagnostics

The goal of our clinical services is to provide expert autism diagnostic medical evaluations backed by the latest research to children up to age seven.

All assessments are offered in English and Spanish and can be provided in person or via telehealth.

For more information, click here.

Cost of Diagnostic Services

We accept

• Many forms of medical insurance
• Medicaid
• Private pay

Contact Vanessa Amaya at: [email protected]

The Archdiocese of San Antonio aims to further the spiritual, intellectual, moral, and physical development of every member of the Body of Christ.

The Archdiocese reaches out to the disabled so that they can fully participate in the life of the parish, in worship services, recreational events and other activities. The Archdiocesan Ministry for Persons with Disabilities serves as an educational/informational resource to develop and advocate for the most vulnerable in our communities.

Contact your neighborhood parish to learn more about the services and ministries they offer for those that are disabled. Click here to find a parish near you.

The goal of Deaf Ministry is to provide Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons and their families access to the Catholic Faith in order that they may participate in all aspects of parish life including worship, the sacraments, religious education and ministry to others.

Deaf Ministry also assists parishes in identifying needs and making plans to achieve accessibility goals.

Deaf Ministry also hosts workshops throughout the year such as "Interpreting for Catholic Weddings, Funerals, and Other Special Occasions."

The following parishes provide deaf interpretation at services:

Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Sunday 10:00 AM  210-651-6811
16075 N. Evans Rd  Selma, TX 78154

St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina - Sunday 10:30 AM  210-497-6101
3843 Bulverde Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78259

St. Francis of Assisi - Sunday 11:15 AM   210-492-4600
4201 De Zavala Rd San Antonio, TX 78249

St. Leo the Great - Sunday 12:00 PM   210-533-9108
4401 S. Flores St San Antonio, TX 78214

If you or a loved one would like to be visited by a Catholic chaplain or lay hospital minister while you are in the hospital, the Archdiocese of San Antonio is happy to assist you. Hospital Ministry brings the care of the Catholic community to all Catholics who are hospitalized. This outreach is accomplished through visiting patients and families, providing daily sacramental services for patients, staff and volunteers at local hospitals.

The Home & Community-Based Services that ResCare offers are focused on helping individuals stay in their homes rather than moving to a Group Home or Large ICF for care. We meet the needs of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) by offering medical support and daily living support in the setting of their choosing.

Individuals who seek Home & Community-Based Services can choose which services they need that best fit their unique abilities.

These services can include:

• skilled nursing care
• therapies
• personal care
• respite care
• mental health services 
• much more

ResCare provides behavioral and intervention services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our treatment approach is simple – see and treat the individual as a person.

Each individual is provided with a customized program tailored to meet their individual needs. Our goals for the people we serve include:

• Improving quality of life
• Increasing independence
• Reducing pharmacologic interventions
• Easing caregiver burden

Our evidence-based programming helps ResCare deliver the best quality support for our clients to live more positive, active, and social lives.

ResCare’s Periodic and Supported Living Services are provided to individuals who are living in a home with a caretaker, family member or loved one and requires additional assistance to have needs met.

Our broad range of services can include assistance with daily living activities, participating in community activities, financial assistance and more.

These types of services help individuals make choices and have some control in their daily lives while helping them work toward short and long-range goals. Our full range of services incorporates traditional therapies into community-based skill training.

We focus on areas such as self-care, safety awareness, household tasks, problem solving, community integration and forming relationships.

Supported Employment is how we assist the people we support in obtaining work in the community through training, job placement, and partnerships with businesses that employ our workers.

Job development is an essential element of our program and includes matching each individual for a job or position that is best suited to their abilities and the needs of the business.

ResCare staff also provides long-term follow-up to ensure both the individual and the business are benefiting from supported employment partnerships.

ResCare’s Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) are a great choice for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. For the person residing in an ICF, we strive to promote individual independence and provide 24-hour care that may include; nursing care, intensive medical care, as well as opportunities for group development and social interaction. Additionally, we will assist individuals in managing their daily tasks such as taking medications, dressing, cooking, going on outings, and bathing.

Our goal is to help individuals function at the highest level possible while keeping them safe and protected. We focus on delivering quality services while putting the safety of our clients and employees first and foremost. ResCare wants to be the provider of choice as we work to advance the industry through our commitment to continuous quality and safety improvements, investments in people, training, and technology

ResCare offers Day Habilitation programs to help individuals achieve goals and provide connections within their communities while giving them opportunities for social interactions.

A Day Habilitation program is centered around an individual’s needs and interests and helps them develop and/or improve communication skills.

ResCare wants to help individuals with IDD get out of buildings and get into their communities. We help all our participants develop the necessary skills to pursue their interests and blossom within their community.

Community Living Services – Intermediate Care Facility – Group Home

ResCare’s Group Home setting offers individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) a more personal, home-like atmosphere.

Each resident receives their bedroom with no more than three to four individuals in the house. Each home is staffed 24/7 and helps make the home feel more like a family setting. Meals are served in common areas, providing residents with an opportunity for social interaction and camaraderie.

Individuals in the group home share responsibilities with cooking, cleaning, shopping, and other tasks related to home maintenance. The Group Home setting allows an individual to live their life to the best of their abilities while being cared for and assisted as needed.

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Business Office & Day Habilitation

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

The Texas A&M – San Antonio Autism Lifeline Links Program (ALL) is working to increase service capacity and eliminate wait times and barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum throughout the life. ALL will do this by working collaboratively and transparently to create a comprehensive person-centered system of awareness, early diagnosis, treatment and services to improve the opportunities and outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

A Home and Community Based Services (HCS) provider agency; must have Medicaid and be registered through AACOG (Alamo Area Council of Governments) to qualify for services with this agency. Offers community support; day habilitation; respite; employment assistance; individual competitive employment; dental and nursing services; physical therapy; dietary services; counseling and day habilitation summer camp; serves Bexar County residence of all ages.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests
• Developing or updating your resume
• Connecting to employers
• Completing online job applications
• Practicing interview tactics

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

This program provides mental health care services and treatment to individuals with a mental illness and coordinates services for individuals who have a mental illness with other transition support services.

Elementary and Middle School students and their families that are enrolled in SAISD.

Free

Though every child learns at a different pace, sometimes they encounter conditions that pose developmental delays. The Center for Health Care Services ECI program provides assessment, therapy, and other assistance you need to help your baby and your family learn to navigate around the challenges.

CHCS ECI is part of a statewide program for families with children, birth to 36 months, who have exhibited symptoms of developmental delays or disabilities. Family support and specialized services help you strengthen your ability to find the resources you need to improve your child’s development through daily activities. CHCS ECI works with parents or caretakers to help you find learning opportunities within your family’s normal routines of bath time, mealtime, or playtime.

Children, birth to 36 months.

ECI includes early intervention case management, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language, caregiver education, and support services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or medical conditions leading to developmental delays, and who reside in Bexar County SAISD, ECISD, HISD, SISD, and SSISD School Districts.

Being mentally healthy in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, learning healthy social skills, and how to cope when problems arise.

When there is a concern that a child might not be meeting these milestones, The Center offers an array of services that can help.

Children’s mental health treatment is for Bexar County youth ages 3 – 17 with a DSM-V Diagnosis, and includes the following services:

• skills training
• counseling
• medication training and support
• psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring
• and family partner support

Ages: 3-17.

For Enrollment call 210-261-2427 or 1-800-316-9241.

The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) offers a sliding fee scale and accepts all patients regardless of inability to pay.

Being mentally healthy in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, learning healthy social skills, and how to cope when problems arise.

When there is a concern that a child might not be meeting these milestones, The Center offers an array of services that can help.

Children’s mental health treatment is for Bexar County youth ages 3 – 17 with a DSM-V Diagnosis, and includes the following services:

• skills training
• counseling
• medication training and support
• psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring
• and family partner support

Ages: 3-17.

For enrollment, call 210-261-2427 or 1-800-316-9241.

disABILITYsa Creative Services offers marketing design, layout and printing services for nonprofit organizations serving children and adults living with a disability in the San Antonio community. By doing so, we are able to help fulfill the mission of disABILITYsa to strengthen the nonprofit organizations that serve individuals living with a disability in San Antonio by moving funding out of their marketing budgets and back into programming and direct services.

The Food for Thought educational series offers nonprofit leaders serving within disability service organizations the opportunity for low-cost education on topics within the realms of planning, HR, finance, fundraising, marketing, story-telling, management principles, and more. Serving up a little food for thought along with some tasty morsels, we bring these educational tidbits to community leaders over lunch. This is a valuable opportunity for nonprofit leadership to learn, network, and discover.