Hi, I’m Michele :) 

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I know exactly what you are going through: the racing thoughts, the pounding chest, feeling like you're going to pass out, tired all the time. These feelings can be terrifying, and I don't want you to have to suffer anymore. Together we can get a handle on your anxiety and depression.

As a native Texan, I grew up in a bi-cultural, tri-lingual Swiss German-American home in the United States and Switzerland. I learned at an early age to transcend the boundaries in a rapidly changing world. At the University of Texas, my bachelor’s degree was focused on cultural diversity and the study of Germanic languages. In my last year at UT, I took an introduction to Social Work class and discovered a passion for helping people change their lives. 

​In 2006 I earned my master’s degree in social work from Texas State University. I obtained my license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in 2011 and my Chemical Dependency Counselor license (LCDC) in 2012. I opened my private practice in beautiful downtown San Marcos in 2015. It has been a privilege and honor to work with so many on their path to healing and personal growth.

Hi, I'm Madison :)

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I graduated from Texas State with a master's in social work in 2018. Since then, my professional experience has been supporting those who are experiencing a loss, who are going through a big life transition, and who are needing a shoulder to lean on and aren't yet sure why. My work in memory care serving folks with dementia, as well as their family members, has taught me that anyone can live a purpose-filled life and everyone is capable of growth and change.

I am so glad you are here and exploring an opportunity for better days ahead. I would be honored to be by your side through this therapeutic journey. 

Madison Berry, LMSW Associate (she/her/hers) has joined my practice as a Master level social worker! She will be offering individual counseling services for adults under the supervision of Michele Frances Purvin, LCSW-S, LCDC. 

Hi, I'm Katie :)

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I hold a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Arlington with a concentration in mental health, substance use, and psychodrama. My most recent experience has been with The Eating Recovery Center (ERC) and Pathlight Mood/Anxiety Center in Austin, Texas, where I focused on the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma-related disorders.  ​

I am excited to start offering mental health services to San Marcos and surrounding areas. I would like to invite you to join me in an empathetic, authentic, creative, and healing space on your path to healing.

​Katie Bendel, LMSW Associate (she/her/hers) has joined my practice as a Master level social worker! She will be offering individual counseling services for adults under the supervision of Michelle Cross, LCSW, RD, LD.

To book your first therapy session,
​simply call or send a text to ​512-644-9036 or email ​michelepurvin@gmail.com

My Pledge 

Oppression and discrimination in all its forms undermines mental health and our community. I am committed to anti-oppression and anti-discrimination in all that I do. That means that I pledge to work against individual and institutional racism, sexism, heterosexism (homophobia), ageism, ableism, classism, xenophobia religious prejudice and other forms of oppression that have damaged us all. 

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​My professional ethics and personal experiences have taught me to deeply respect and appreciate the diversity of the human experience and value the importance of this diversity in contributing to creating a compassionate, productive, non-discriminatory society.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Michele Frances Purvin, LCSW-S, LCDC

136 E San Antonio Street
#104
San Marcos, Texas 78666-5509
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Contact: 512-644-9036
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​Email: michelepurvin@gmail.com
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