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Austin-Bee Caves Counseling Center Email Us Raintree Office Park 3534 Bee Caves Road, Suite 114 Austin, Texas 78746 Phone: 512-828-7195 Fax: 512-328-9100

Austin-Bee Caves Counseling Center
Individual, Couple, Family, & Play Therapy

Thao M. Phan, M.A., M.S.

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
  
• Certified Anger Resolution Therapist
  
• Imago Therapist
  
• EMDR- Level 1
  
• CPS Mediator & Family Mediator
  
• Collaborative Law Consultant
  
• Parenting Coordinator

I have been married for twelve years and reside in Dripping Springs with my husband and dogs.

Professional Affiliations

• Texas Counseling Association
  
• Texas Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development
  
• Texas Association for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues in Counseling
  
• Association for Play Therapy
  
• Texas Association for Play Therapy
  
• Austin Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
  
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas
  
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Services

Working with Vietnamese-speaking clients:

I am Bilingual, as I speak both Vietnamese and English. I provide service in whichever language is most comfortable for you to utilize, and am sensitive to issues arising from differences in ethnic origin. Please be assured that your confidentiality is guarded with utmost care.

Phuc vu cong dong Viet Nam:

Toi noi hai thu tieng Anh va Viet, tuy theo y thich cua quy vi. Toi rat cam thong ve moi van de lien quan toi hoan canh song khac biet cua chung ta o nuoc My.

Working with adults:

My work with adults includes individual therapy with men and women, couples counseling, marriage counseling, and family counseling.

Sometimes individuals have needs related to work, stress, childhood issues, or relationships.  I want to help. Life can be very difficult at times, and a caring therapist who listens and understands can be very important in helping with the changes that life sometimes requires of us. My hope is that ABC can be your oasis, a place where you find just what your heart needs to get you over the rough spots.

I understand that in all relationships there is conflict. If you spend enough time with anyone, conflicts will naturally arise. I strive to help couples manage conflict in a manner that is much more positive than negative, and create a relationship of hope and freshness. If you are struggling in your relationship, maybe it’s time to spend some time with a trained, experienced counselor who will understand you and your loved one, and accept you where you are.

Phuc vu quy vi thanh nien:

Toi co the giup do khuyen nhu ca nhan cho quy ong, quy ba, va co van hanh phuc lua doi hoac co van toan the gia dinh.

Ca nhan chung ta doi khi gap nhieu tro ngai lien quan toi cong an, viec lam, phien muon, thoi nien thieu hay nhung quan he ca nhan. Toi co the giup quy vi. Trong cuoc song, thinh thoang chung ta gap kho khan, tro ngai, luc do quy vi can co nguoi chiu lang nghe, cam thong va giup quy vi tim duong huong doi thay tot dep hon. Toi mong quy vi se chon ABC, noi day quy vi se tim duoc su binh thang cua tam hon cung su an vui va hanh phuc.

Parenting coordination:

Parenting coordination combines family therapy, parent education, and mediation services for distressed or highly conflicted families having difficulties implementing an effective co-parenting plan after separation or divorce. The focus is on understanding the needs of the children. The role of the parent coordinator is to serve as a problem-solving consultant and family functioning coach to facilitate necessary family system changes.

Parenting coordination accomplishes its goals by:

1. Taking a thorough look at strengths and problems in how the family system is functioning, involving all family members age 6 and older.
2. Providing children a safe way to express their needs, either directly to parents or through the therapist.
3. Coaching parents to create a “next-step” plan with support resources needed to carry out the plan.

Working with children:

I meet with parents to assess their child's needs, make a plan to meet those needs, and provide therapy and support. That support includes frequent communication with parents about the issues of parenting their unique child, and accessing support in the community through self-help groups and organizations.  The first session is for adults only. This is a time for your child’s therapist to hear your family's history, the unique story of your child, and to look together at what your child needs. It is not always necessary to know how your child has developed the emotional or behavioral issues he has, but it is important to discover ways to change or work with those issues.

My commitment to parents is that I will always be available for support and I will never point an accusing finger at you. Being a parent is a tremendously difficult task. It is my hope that with counseling, guidance, and the right type of encouragement, parenting can be fun again for you.

Directions

From Mopac- Go west on Bee Caves Road for approximately 2 miles. The office is on the right hand side between Westbrook Drive and Beaver Trail.

From 360- Go east on Bee Caves Road for approximately 2 miles. The office is on the left hand side just past Beaver Trail.

Please email us or visit our website for additional information.