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Michele Frances Purvin & Associates

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

At Michele Frances Purvin, LCSW-S, LCDC, LLC & Associates our diverse team of pre-licensed and licensed therapists provide a safe, compassionate space for people experiencing trauma, depression or anxiety to heal. By combining multiple therapeutic specialties under one roof, we match you with the right clinician to support your unique mental health journey. Our associate clinicians provide therapy under the supervision of Michele Frances Purvin, LCSW-S, LCDC. This means you receive care from a developing clinician with experienced oversight and support ensuring you are receiving thoughtful, ethical, and well-supported care.

My approach to therapy

What sets our approach apart is the combination of deep cultural sensitivity, practical strategies, and a strong therapeutic alliance. Our therapists bring warmth, clarity, and calm presence into each session, creating a space where you feel safe to be honest, vulnerable, and empowered. We draw from evidence-based research methods—including cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches—but we tailor each session to the unique person in front of us. As social workers, we believe in meeting you where they are, honoring your lived experiences, and building a path forward together.

What you can expect from me

Our clients often tell us they feel truly seen and heard in our work. They appreciate how we help them untangle complex issues, develop insight, and take meaningful, manageable steps toward their goals. Whether we’re working through anxiety, identity questions, systemic challenges, or emotional healing, our team stays committed to being a steady guide who brings both heart and skill to the process.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Texas State - San Marcos, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at The University of Texas at Austin
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Utah), LCSW-S (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    136 East San Antonio Street Suite 104
    San Marcos, TX 78666