about us
Impact Counseling Services, INC. is a nonprofit mental health organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality mental healthcare and social services to students, families, schools, organizations, and communities throughout Central Texas.
Formerly Intervention Services, Impact Counseling has provided quality mental health services in Georgetown and the greater Williamson County area for over 25 years.
Our therapists are licensed mental health professionals with years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. We use evidence-based therapies and are trauma-informed in our approach with clients.
Impact Counseling Services is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.
Pathways Community HUB Program
Impact Counseling Services, INC. is a proud partner of the United Way for Greater Austin’s Pathways Community HUB Network, which creates a bridge between vulnerable populations and the resources they need to improve health outcomes.
Thanks to our Pathways Community Health Workers, we are able to support families with students at Taylor ISD, as well as pregnant/postpartum mothers in underserved eastern Williamson County communities.
Each therapist has different skills, trainings, and personalities to ensure we have someone to fit your needs.
Areas of Expertise Include:
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Grief & Loss
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Play Therapy
Attachment & Relational Issues
Parental Coaching and Support
Social Emotional Learning Support
We view each client as unique, and our therapists work to tailor their services to fit the individual client or family goals. We provide therapy and consultation services with compassion and integrity, and we work with you to make sure your needs are being met.
Impact Counseling Services, INC. believes that each person deserves the chance to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
At times, life can become overwhelming and confusing which can impair our ability to function in our daily lives.
Whether you are dealing with a recent struggle or a situation that has been ongoing for some time–the staff at Impact Counseling Services, INC. will work to help you regain hope by offering guidance and support, facilitating your road to healing.
Our Mission
Impact Counseling Services, INC. provides accessible, quality mental health counseling and consultation to schools and communities in Central Texas.
Our Guiding Principles:
High standards, exceptional level of care
Integrity, professionalism
Create an atmosphere of safety with and for the client
A relational approach to all aspects of the work
Integrated social work, professional counseling, and marriage and family therapy values
Recognition that the “client” can be anyone at any point in the system
Flexibility, accessibility, going the extra mile for the client
Acceptance of the “whole” person
An understanding of the privilege and responsibility inherent in the work we do
The need to cultivate hope in ourselves and the people we encounter daily
Meet Our Staff
Outpatient Therapists
Addie Downs, LPC
Mariah Owens, LCSW
Sandie Hinton, LMSW
Tara Schnell, LPC-Associate
Rachel Rios, LCSW-S
Iiona Virgin, LCSW
Salina Bahk, LCSW
Candi Gadison, LCSW-S
Devon Walker, LPC-Associate
School-Based Therapists
Lameka Jones, LPC
Natasha Smith, LPC
Melissa Tonn, M. Ed, LPC-Associate
Lisa Johnson, LMSW
Christina Thurland, LMSW
Lacey Jefferson, LMSW
Board of Directors
Candi Gadison, LCSW-S
Executive Director/Clinical Supervisor
Amber Myers
Board President
Katie Romeo, LCSW-S
Board Vice President
Nicole Bell
Board Secretary
Amy Teel, LPC-Associate
Board Member
our partners
St. David’s Community Health Foundation
Georgetown Health Foundation
United Way of Williamson County
My Community Catalyst