Amanda grew up right here in Pleasanton and knows how important hometown support can be. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas A&M–Corpus Christi and years of office experience, she keeps Atascosa Counseling & Consultation Services running smoothly so clients and therapists can focus on healing. 

How Amanda Can Help You:

• Scheduling: finds the best time and therapist for your needs

• Billing questions: explains costs, copays, and payment options in plain language

• Referrals & paperwork: guides you through forms and next steps with a calm voice and a smile

Why She Loves this Work
After pausing her career for ten years to raise her children, Amanda felt called back to the helping field. Working at ACCS lets her pair her love for people with her talent for organization—making sure every client feels heard, prepared, and welcomed. 

Office Hours for Support
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (different from session hours)
Need to change an appointment, ask about insurance, or get directions? Call or email during these hours and Amanda will be happy to assist you.

Fun Facts
When she isn’t coordinating schedules, Amanda enjoys beach trips to Florida, getting lost in a good book, and spending time with her family. 

Feel free to reach out—Amanda is ready to make your ACCS experience smooth from the very first call.

Megan Garcia is a Pleasanton native, former teacher, and the heart behind Atascosa Counseling & Consultation Services. Growing up—and still living—in rural South Texas means she understands the unique hurdles her neighbors face. She also understands ADHD from the inside out: Megan has it, and so do many of her family members. That lived experience fuels her passion for helping teens, adults, and couples turn “busy brains” into real-life progress.

Services & Availability

• ADHD Coaching (ages 14 – adult)

• ADHD Diagnostic Assessment (ages 12 – adult)

• Counseling for adult individuals & couples with ADHD

• Session times: Monday – Thursday (limited openings; early booking encouraged)

Why Clients Connect with Megan

• Down-to-earth expertise
  Licensed Professional Counselor, certified in ADHD assessment & treatment, with 15 years in education before launching ACCS.

• Whole-person approach
  Combines CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method with practical coaching that strengthens everyday habits.

• Local roots, real results
  From Pleasanton to Poteet to south San Antonio, she offers in-person, outdoor, and telehealth sessions that fit rural schedules.

• Goal-oriented mindset
  Whether the focus is anxiety, depression, ADHD, sports performance, or relationship stress, Megan sets clear goals and celebrates every win—big or small.

Fun Facts

☕ Coffee fuels her morning brainstorms
🎧 Audiobooks & podcasts keep her learning on the go
🏈 Cheering at local games (her husband’s a coach) is her favorite reset button

Ready for a supportive partner who “gets it” and cheers you on every step of the way? Click below or call the office—your next chapter starts here.

Tabitha brings a decade of school‑based counseling to Atascosa Counseling & Consultation Services. After 10 years helping students ages 11‑18 manage stress, friendship drama, and big emotions, she now uses those same skills with adults and couples who are facing life changes, past hurts, or everyday anxiety. Her next step is training to become our Clinical Director, guiding the whole team with the same steady care she offers each client. 

What Tabitha Can Help You With:

• Anxiety, depression, anger, or self‑harm thoughts

• School pressure, grades, and social worries

• Coping with grief, divorce, moving, or other big changes

• Life transitions, relationship struggles, and healing old trauma

How She Works
Tabitha mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a warm, person‑centered style. You’ll set clear goals together and learn tools you can use long after sessions end. Her favorite words to clients: “Change is hard, but change means growth.” ​

Education & Credentials

• LPC | Certified School Counselor

• AgriSafe Farm Response Certified-better equipped to support rural communities and agricultural producers with their mental health

• Master of Education in Counseling – Lamar University

• Member of the ACCS leadership team as Clinical Director

Outside the Office
When she isn’t cheering you on, Tabitha is hiking South Texas trails with her dog Bubbles, planning her next travel adventure, or curled up with a sci‑fi novel. ​

Session Times
Evenings (Mon‑Thu) | 2nd & 4th Saturdays— both in‑person and telehealth, so help is always within reach.

If you’re ready for a counselor who believes in your ability to grow—and will walk beside you every step—click below or call our office to schedule with Tabitha today.

Peyton is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with over a year of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes. Peyton's goal is to help clients strengthen relationships, build resilience, and develop practical tools to improve their overall well-being.

Specialties:

• Anxiety and depression

• Relationship and couples counseling

• Family conflict and communication

• Trauma and life transitions

• Self-esteem and identity development

• Stress management and emotional regulation

• Adolescents, adults, couples, and families

Approach to Therapy:

Peyton's therapeutic approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. While she primarily works from a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy perspective, she also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence based approaches when appropriate. Together, you will identify your strengths, develop practical strategies, and work toward realistic goals that create meaningful change. Peyton believes clients already possess many of the strengths needed for growth, and her role is to help uncover and build upon those strengths in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Education and Credentials:

Oklahoma State University B.S. Human Development and Family Science 

Capella University M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy

Fun Facts:

In my free time, I enjoy reading, hanging out with my dog, and baking sourdough! I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going for a long walk!

Contact Information:

Phone: 

Email:  peyton@atascosacounselingservices.com

Availability:  Mondays 9AM-1PM,  4PM-7PM, Tuesdays 3-7PM, and 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9AM-2PM

Tatyana is a compassionate therapist with 7 years of experience working with children, particularly those aged 6-18. From growing up in a first responder family, I understand the struggles and challenges they face, along with the difficulties and victories that take place multiple times aday. Growing up outside Lockhart, I understand the reality of life in rural areas and the remoteness that often comes with living far from friends and family. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and safe environment where children and adults can express themselves, overcome challenges, and develop emotional strength.

Specialties:

• Emotional and behavioral issues (anxiety, depression, anger)

• Social skills

• Family and peer relationship challenges

• School-related stress and academic struggles

• Substance use and misuse

• Coping with trauma or life changes (divorce, loss, moving)

• Adolescents

• Older Adults (65+)

• First Responders

Approach to Therapy:

Tatyana's uses a person-centered approach, blending Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sand Tray, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT) to create engaging, interactive sessions that help clients express their challenges to the best of their abilities. I believe in empowering clients through self-awareness, coping skills, and expressive modalities to process and grow to one’s full capabilities.

Education and Credentials:

• MA in Counseling and Guidance, Texas A&M University – San Antonio

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

• School Counselor License

Fun Facts:

I enjoy reading, board games, crocheting, watching Netflix with my cats, and spending time with friends and family.

Contact Information:

Phone: 

Email: 

Availability:  Tuesday – Thursday 5 - 7PM, 2nd and 4th Saturday 9AM – 2PM