Giselle Otamendi, LCSW (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Austin Mindfulness Center in Austin, Texas.
I'm bilingual and proudly Latina.
Support for ADHD & neurodivergence, anxiety & stress, and relationships.
For a star to be born, there is one thing that must happen: a gaseous nebula must collapse. So collapse. Crumble. This is not your destruction. This is your birth
Meet with Giselle
- In person at the South Austin office, and online appointments.
- Ages 4 and up: Adults (26–64), Children (Under 10), Teens (13–17), and Young Adults (18–25)
- Languages: English and Spanish.
Payment options: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, EHN, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Private Pay / Self Pay, Sana, and United Healthcare.
Availability and insurance coverage are confirmed before scheduling.
Professional profile
Giselle is a Latina, licensed therapist with a Masters degree from Texas State University & a Bachelor's degree in psychology. Giselle has over ten years of clinical experience, ranging from Applied Behavioral Analysis & crisis counseling on the National Suicide Hotline to research with veterans recovering from Opiod addiction at UCLA. Special fields of concentration include neuropsychological trauma work through the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), extensive bilingual training in EMDR through certification with EMDRIA.
Welcome
You're here! Be so proud of yourself for taking that most difficult initiative, for now the excitement of your journey begins. I feel honored to be your guide & support you as you lead the way. I will meet you where you are through a holistic approach, open-mindedness, & some light-heartedness. I welcome you enthusiastically to begin this journey of self-discovery together.
How I work
Holistic Approach
My approach in therapy is one that is holistic in nature. By understanding the multiple factors that hinder & help you & building a plan together, we can incorporate awareness of & work in the mind, body, & gut (your second brain!). I use a combination of Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, & mindfulness that is catered specifically to empower each individual.
What Giselle helps with
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attachment Concerns
- Autism
- Caregiving Stress
- Chronic Pain / Health Adjustment
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- LGBTQ+ Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Parenting
- PTSD
- Relationship Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Trauma
- Stress
- Trauma
Who Giselle works with
- Identity-Exploring Clients
- Bicultural / Multicultural Individuals
- Latino / Hispanic Communities
- Caregivers
- Chronic Pain / Chronic Illness
- First Responders
How Giselle works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative Approach
- Microcurrent Neurofeedback (MCN)
- Mindfulness
- Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
- Somatic Therapy