Austin Family Institute

12/17/2025

Christmastime is near and our administrative staff at AFI will be out of office from December 24th-28th. Admin will return on December 29th.

Please excuse any long response times. If there are any emergencies during this time, please call 911 or reach out to the Crisis Text Line or the 988 hotline.

12/02/2025

is officially here! Every donation counts, and every family matters. Go to the link in our bio for more details on how you can support Austin Family Institute in this incredible movement:
https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/austin-family-institute

11/24/2025

This upcoming Fall Break, our administrative staff at AFI will be out from November 27th-30th, and will return on December 1st. During this break, they will be away from emails or calls, so please excuse any long response times. If there are any emergencies during this time, please call 911 or reach out to the Crisis Text Line or the 988 hotline.

11/05/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Here's a reminder that it’s okay to slow down, breathe, and take care of your mind. Stress is a normal part of life, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Austin Family Institute is here to help you find balance and calm. 💫

For more information on Stress Management tips, please visit the following website:
https://orwh.od.nih.gov/in-the-spotlight/all-articles/7-steps-to-manage-stress-and-build-resilience

10/31/2025

🎃Happy Halloween from AFI!👻

As you enjoy the spooky fun tonight, let's also practice kindness and empathy towards everyone we meet, keeping in mind that not everyone's experience of the holiday is the same!

10/22/2025

🧡 Today is Unity Day! 🧡
On this day, we stand up to bullying in all forms and wear orange to show that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter.

Let’s lift each other up and work to create safe spaces that are led with compassion and grace.

10/20/2025

Happy Diwali from the team at Austin Family Institute to you! Relive the joy and festivities of Diwali with love, laughter, and sweets. 🪔🍬

09/30/2025

❤️ A better relationship starts here — and now it’s HALF OFF! 💬
Looking to strengthen your relationship or build a healthy foundation? We are now offering a 50% off special for our two upcoming Great Start workshops! Normally priced at $40, you can now register for just $20 per couple! Whether you’re dating, engaged, or newly married, this program helps couples grow together with guidance that works. 💑

Contact us at (512) 329-6611 to learn more. Don't miss this chance to invest in your relationship!

At AFI, we seek to provide therapy to all. We offer couples and family therapy, as well as individua

09/22/2025

👥Team AFI 💙
Meet our incredible Graduate Associates! Each one brings unique expertise, warmth, and dedication to supporting families, couples, and individuals. With appointments available Monday through Friday, early mornings to late in the evening, there is something to accommodate every client!

Get to know the faces behind the care! Visit our website https://www.austinfamilyinstitute.org/about-us to read their full bios or call us at (512) 329-6611 to find the right fit for you.✨

09/17/2025

Staff Spotlight ⭐
Meet Stephanie Herndon, our Graduate Associate supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, MA, LPC-S. LMFT-S. Offering in-person and virtual sessions starting at $30.

If you or someone you know may be interested in scheduling with Stephanie, please call our administrative staff at (512) 329-6611 from 10am-3pm Monday through Thursday. Our office will work to get you scheduled with her as soon as possible.

09/04/2025

Staff Spotlight ⭐
Meet Montinique Thomas, our Graduate Associate supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, MA, LPC-S. LMFT-S. Offering in-person and virtual sessions starting at $30.

If you or someone you know may be interested in scheduling with Montinique, please call our administrative staff at (512) 329-6611 from 10am-3pm Monday through Thursday. Our office will work to get you scheduled with her as soon as possible.

09/03/2025

Staff Spotlight ⭐
Meet Jessie Whittley, our Graduate Associate supervised by Lauren Masciarelli, MA, LPC-S. LMFT-S. Offering in-person and virtual sessions starting at $30.

If you or someone you know may be interested in scheduling with Jessie, please call our administrative staff at (512) 329-6611 from 10am-3pm Monday through Thursday. Our office will work to get you scheduled with her as soon as possible.