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MindGarden Therapeutic Services

Behavioral Health & Addiction Psychotherapy Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, DSW, LCSW, LCDC
Available next week
Specialties: Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA+,
Insurance: Medicare, United Healthcare(Optum/Oscar)Commerical, Ambetter & Allwell, Superior Health Plan (Commercial), BCBS (Commercial & Medicare Advantage),

Introduction

Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling. I provide a collaborative and open approach therapeutic style, without any judgment to each client's unique situation. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I have a passion for assisting client's to reach their full potential and treatment goals. I obtained an Associate of Applied Science in American Sign Language from San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX, and then graduated with a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, before obtaining a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. I am an affirming ally for LGBTQIA clients, and this is a Safe Space. I am presently on the Board of Directors for Fiesta Youth, a member of PFLAG San Antonio, a Federal Club member for the Human Rights Campaign, and a former Steering Committee member for the Human Rights Campaign San Antonio. I was the first recipient of the Pride Center San Antonio Community Circle Award for my volunteer work in the community. Additionally, I work in the medical field, and I have extensive court room testimony experience regarding recommendations for contested custody situations and child welfare situations. I also provide substance use assessments. I also have a passion for working along-side clients who are living with addiction, and the trauma and hardships they experience as they navigate towards a life of sobriety. I am a wife and mother, and I enjoy hobbies of going to concerts, volunteer work, geocaching, American Sign Language, watching documentaries, dancing, and spending time with family, friends, and my many pets.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #59774 (TX)
  • LCDC #15054 (TX)
  • CSW #182491 (AK)
  • LCSW #12447476-3501 (UT)
  • LCSW #L12734 (OR)
  • CSW #CSW.09927776 (CO)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Communities

  • Recovery
  • Military/Veterans
  • People with Disabilities
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Jewish
  • Pagan
  • Multi-Faith
  • Jain
  • Sikh
  • Interfaith

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

MindGarden Therapeutic Services accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare(Optum/Oscar)Commerical
  • Ambetter & Allwell
  • Superior Health Plan (Commercial)
  • BCBS (Commercial & Medicare Advantage)
  • Cigna/Evernorth

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Psychotherapy (50 minutes) $125
  • Couples Psychotherapy (50 minutes) $200
  • Family Psychotherapy (50 minutes) $200
  • Adoption Evaluation $750
  • Contested Custody Evaluation $5000
  • Substance Abuse Evaluation $750

Locations

Home Office
New Braunfels, TX 78130-0190
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is MindGarden Therapeutic Services accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? MindGarden Therapeutic Services is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. MindGarden Therapeutic Services also offers a free consultation.
Does MindGarden Therapeutic Services offer telehealth appointments? MindGarden Therapeutic Services does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does MindGarden Therapeutic Services specialize in? MindGarden Therapeutic Services specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image Disorders, Bullying, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Grief, Hoarding, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Trauma, and Burnout.

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