Resources
Helpful Resources
Finding information and support can make navigating life’s challenges easier. The resources below offer mental health education, community assistance, coping tools, and additional care options.
Resource Disclaimer
The resources and providers listed on this page are shared for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by LaKettra Priestly, LCSW, or Hope Family Guidance.
These providers and organizations operate independently of this practice. I do not oversee or guarantee their services, qualifications, availability, fees, insurance participation, or website content. Please contact them directly to confirm current information and determine whether their services meet your needs.
Educational resources and self-help tools are not a substitute for individualized mental health care.
Understanding Feelings and Building Coping Skills
The Feeling Wheel—The Gottman Institute
A printable tool to help you identify emotions and find words to describe how you feel.
Coping Strategies—Therapist Aid
Worksheets and educational tools for exploring coping skills, managing stress, and understanding emotional responses.
Explore Anxiety and Coping Tools
Explore Stress Management Tools
Mental Health Information and Support
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Research-based information about mental health conditions and treatment.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental health education, support, and resources for individuals and families.
NAMI Central Texas
Local mental health education and support groups for individuals and families.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Education, peer support, and provider referrals for mental health concerns related to pregnancy, postpartum, and pregnancy loss.
Visit Postpartum Support International
FindTreatment.gov
A confidential search tool from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for locating mental health and substance use treatment.
Community Resources
2-1-1 Texas
Connect with community resources for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and other essential needs.
Dial 2-1-1
United Way for Greater Austin
Community resource navigation serving Travis and Williamson counties. Dial 2-1-1 for assistance locating services.
Visit United Way for Greater Austin
United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties
Community programs and resources supporting individuals and families in Hays and Caldwell counties.
Phone: 512-353-1420
Visit United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties
Additional Counseling Providers
Marissa Engel, LCSW—Help Your Mind Counseling
Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families.
Visit Help Your Mind Counseling
Tori Bowman, LPC-S—Magnolia Roots Counseling
Counseling for adults and couples in Kyle, Texas.
Phone: 512-202-0102
Visit Magnolia Roots Counseling
Psychiatry and Community Mental Health Services
Specialty Clinic of Austin
Psychiatry, medication management, and therapy services.
Visit Specialty Clinic of Austin
Integral Care—Travis County
Mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services.
Hill Country MHDD Centers
Mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services.
Visit Hill Country MHDD Centers
Social Work Organizations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Information about the social work profession, professional ethics, and advocacy.
National Association of Social Workers—Texas Chapter (NASW Texas)
Texas social work resources, professional information, and advocacy.
Professional Licensing and Complaints
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)
For information about filing a complaint regarding a Texas-licensed social worker, visit the Council’s complaint page.