MARY B MATTIS, LCSW, LCDC
Social Work in Austin, TX

Psychotherapist at Plumeria Counseling Center, Counselor, Adult Probation at Travis County, CSCD

Mental Health Care

Plumeria Counseling Center since 2009 - Psychotherapist Travis County, CSCD since 2009 - Counselor, Adult Probation Art Institute Jan 2007 - Mar 2009 - Counselor, Student Affairs Dept., Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale The Haven Jul 2006 - Dec 2006 - Therapist Sunshine Social Services, Inc. Mar 2006 - Jul 2006 - Psychotherapist Community Health Care, CenterOne Sep 2003 - Feb 2006 - Psychotherapist, Program Director Archways Behavioral Healthcare Dec 2001 - Aug 2003 - Intake Specialist / Caseworker Covenant House Florida Sep 2000 - Dec 2001 - Intake / Specialty Caseworker

Barry University 2002 - 2004
MSW, Social WorkWill mentor students and alumni working toward licensure and/or Addictions Professional Certification (CAP). I am moving to Austin Texas and would love to make contacts there in the Mental Health Field. Anyone know any Barry Alumni in Austin? Bard College 1990 - 1993
BA, Philosophy of Language, PhilosophyCompleted "Senior Project," a year long intensive study into a specific area of chosen field, on the Philosophy and Writings of Simone De Beauvoir. During the fall term of 1990 I earned credits attending the University of Miami, where I enrolled in two undergraduate classes and two graduate level classes in Philosophy, by special permission of the Department Chair. Beloit College 1988 - 1990
none, Undecided, leaning toward PhilosophyAttended Beloit on campus for the first three semesters of my college career. During my fourth term, I earned credits for participating in Boston University's Sea Semester, a demanding, in-depth 12 week program involving six weeks of Oceanography, Marine Biology, Sailing and Navigation study in Woods Hole, MA. The next six weeks were spent sailing the tall ship, Corwith Cramer, continuing studies and putting education into practice. Students conducted scientific research while learning full operation of the vessel en route from Miami to the Dominican Republic, to Bermuda and returning to Woods Hole.

Special Populations: Adults, Young Adults and Teens age 15+, HIV-positive, GLBT, Gender variance, Issues: relationships, substance abuse, self esteem/self acceptance, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, goal setting and achievement, gender identity issues, including transgender, intersex condition, acceptance of change and loss, many others

Professional Conference Presentations and Guest Lectures: ψ NASW Florida Statewide Conference June 2004 “It’s Not About What’s Between My Legs: Transgender People in the Social Environment” ψ SunServe Counselors Coalition April 2004 “Transgender Families” ψ Nova Southeastern University, March 2004 Co-presented “Gender and Social Constructions” ψ NASW GLBT Mini Conference February 2004 “Transgenderism” and on “The Bisexual and Society”

Elected by student members to be Staff Advisor for student Gay Straight Alliance, 2008, Elected Chair of Broward County Ryan White Title I Mental Health Network, 2005, Nominee – The Body.com HIV Leadership Award, 2004

Psychotherapy, Counseling, Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling

48-Hour Appointment Guarantee, Add/Adhd, Addiction Outpatient Programs, Alcoholism, Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Depression, Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy, Counseling, Counseling-Marital, Couples Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Depression, Grief Therapy, Marital Therapy, Patients Over Age 16, Preventative Medicine (Health & Behavior Consultations & Assessments), Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapy, Stress Management, Substance Abuse (Dependence & Withdraw) Treatment

Addictions, Adjustment Disorder, Alcohol Abuse/Dependence, Alcohol Drinking, Anger, Anxiety Disorders, Apathy, Attention Problems, Attention-Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Disorder), Chemical Addiction, Chronic Pain & Chronic Pain Syndromes, Depression, Drug Abuse, Hiv Care, Identity Problem, Intersex Conditions, Mood Disorder, Sex Addiction, Sexual Conditions, Suicide Risk, Transgender or Gender Identity Disorder

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Every individual has within him or her self the knowledge and resources necessary to meet any personal challenge. This may not be self evident because that knowledge is not always readily accessible. Emotional reactions, personal and relational history and other factors can obscure judgement, making solutions unclear. My goal as a therapist is to help you gain the clarity needed, according to your own personal values, to discover workable solutions and manifest positive growth and change.