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Meet the ACCS Team
Local roots, big‑city expertise. Our Pleasanton‑based counselors bring specialty training in ADHD, EMDR, couples work, and teen mental health—paired with evening and Saturday hours that fit rural schedules.
Click any profile below to book your first session in minutes.
Amanda Pelle
Office Manager & Friendly First Point of Contact
(830) 580-1553
Amanda@atascosacounselingservices.com
About Amanda!
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, M.Ed., LPC, ADHD‑PT®
Owner • Lead Therapist & Coach • ADHD Specialist
About Megan!
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 Strong, M.Ed., LPC‑Associate
(Under the supervision of Zulema Magana, LPC‑S)
Future Clinical Director, Teen, Adult & Family Therapist
About Tabitha!
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 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‑Associate | Certified School Counselor
Master of Education in Counseling – Lamar University
Member of the ACCS leadership team preparing to serve 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 (Tue‑Thu) | 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings — 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.
Angel Newsom, M.Ed., LPC‑Associate
(Under the supervision of Mee‑Gaik Lim, LPC‑S)
Trauma‑Informed Therapist, EMDR, Teens & Adults
About Angel!
Angel helps both adolescents and adults turn painful memories and daily stress into forward momentum. Trained in Eye‑Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she guides clients through past trauma while teaching practical skills for today’s challenges. Teens appreciate her creative, down‑to‑earth style; adults value her calm, encouraging presence.
Who Angel works with:
Teens 12 + navigating anxiety, depression, friendship drama, or school pressure
Adults facing life transitions, lingering trauma, or relationship strain
Anyone ready to process upsetting memories through EMDR and build healthier coping tools
Therapy Approach
Angel blends EMDR with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and hands‑on activities like art or journaling. Sessions feel like “real talk” paired with purposeful practice, and key family members are looped in when it supports long‑term growth.
Education & Credentials
LPC‑Associate | Master of Education in Clinical Counseling – Wayland Baptist University
EMDR‑trained and experienced in trauma‑focused care
Background in child‑centered play and family systems work
Outside the Office
Quilting, gardening, woodworking, and travel fuel Angel’s creativity—interests she sometimes weaves into therapy to spark engagement and confidence.
Session Times
Mondays | 1p.m.-5:00p.m. (in‑person & telehealth)
Tuesdays| 10:30a.m. & 11:30a.m. (telehealth only)
2nd & 4th Saturdays | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (in‑person & telehealth)
If you, your teen, or both of you need a safe space to heal and a guide trained in EMDR, schedule a session with Angel today.
Chelsea Lahey, M.A., LPC‑Associate
(Under the supervision of Erin Alexander, LPC‑S)
Children 12+, Teens & Adults
Trauma-Informed • Neurodiversity-Affirming
About Chelsea!
Chelsea helps children, teens, and adults find calm, confidence, and practical tools. She creates a safe, welcoming space to talk about big feelings, heal past hurts, and build resilience. She is affirming of neurodiversity—including ADHD and autism—and meets each person where they are.
What Chelsea can help with
Anxiety, depression, anger, and mood changes
Friendship, family dynamics, and self-esteem
School/work stress, life transitions, and trauma recovery
Support for ADHD and autism with a strengths-based lens
How she works
Person-centered and trauma-informed. Chelsea blends Play Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and NLP to match each client’s needs. With kids, she partners with families so growth lasts at home and school. Goals are simple, clear, and doable.
Education & Credentials
LPC-Associate
M.A. in Clinical Counseling — Our Lady of the Lake University
Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Outside the office
Chelsea is an avid artist (owner of Gothic Western Art), a proud dog mom to Stitch and Stormy, and happily married to her best friend.
Session times
Tues & Thurs: 1:00–6:00 p.m. | 1st & 3rd Saturdays: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person & telehealth).
If you’re ready for a therapist who is warm, practical, and creative, schedule with Chelsea and start your next step forward.
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