MICHELE FRANCES PURVIN, LCSW-S, LCDC, LLC
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Hi, I’m Michele :)

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Therapist Michele Frances Purvin, LCSW, LCDC
My mission is to provide you with an individualized quality of care by spending time getting to know you and your unique situation before working together to find solutions to your problems.
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. I hold a bachelors degree from UT Austin in Germanic Languages and English. Central Texas has been my home for 35 years and I enjoy hiking, gardening and painting in my spare time. 
​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 amazing people on their path to healing and personal growth.
Common life problems that I see: 
 
  • stress management
  • adjustment concerns
  • relationship issues
  • roommate communication problems
  • difficulty making decisions
  • struggling with identity
  • academic struggles
  • taking time off

How Does this Therapy Thing Work?

We will work together to become aware of your thoughts and feelings about a problem, and how to look at those problems in different, more manageable ways. ​Sometimes we will laugh together and sometimes cry together. Sometimes therapy will be hard, and you’ll want to quit. Don’t quit. Let’s talk about it instead. You won’t be alone with those tough feelings. You’ll take notes in session to remember some of the insights you had during session or to write down a resource. Sometimes I may gently challenge a thought or notice how the story you tell yourself is no longer helping you and we’ll figure out how to write an updated version of your story. 
In between sessions, you might read a book, listen to a podcast, or do a worksheet to get even more out of your therapy. You’ll learn new activities or ideas to build the skills you need to get unstuck. Gradually, you will start to feel lighter, more balanced. You’ll have better tools for handling new challenges, and an increased sense of self-worth.
There’s no better feeling than a sense of accomplishment a good therapy session can bring — except for the first morning you wake up anxiety-free. Unpacking all the junk built up in your subconscious takes hard work, and it’s often not fun.
But it is very worthwhile. 
Therapy is very worthwhile
To book your first therapy session,
​simply call or send a text to ​512-644-9036 or email ​michelepurvin@gmail.com

My Practice Associates

Hi, I'm Madison :)

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Madison Berry, LMSW
I am a graduate of Texas State University with a master's degree in social work. 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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Katie Bendel, LMSW Intern
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.
My Pledge

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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  • Group Therapy
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