Mary Ellen West, LCSW

Private practice therapist in Austin, Texas specializing in mental health counseling for children and adolescents

Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) Advanced Trainer

Being a kid today is not always easy.

Parenting can be difficult.

Sometimes we need a fresh perspective and new tools to help us cope with life’s challenges and difficulties.

I collaborate with children and their families to find solutions, boost capabilities and improve relationships.

I create a safe and comfortable space for children and teens to express themselves, discover their unique character strengths and become strong on the inside.

I work with parents to define and implement a clear and effective parenting strategy to nurture their child’s success.

Collaborative Divorce Communication and Process Facilitation

A Better Option for Divorcing Parents

For parents who have made the difficult decision to end their marriage, collaborative divorce can be an honorable and streamlined process for keeping things peaceful without going to court.  

As a licensed clinical social worker who has completed Basic Training through Collaborative Divorce Texas, I am available to work as a neutral mental health professional (“MHP”) on collaborative divorce teams. In this role, I serve as a communications and process facilitator to help divorcing clients to find creative, workable and amicable solutions that keep their children’s needs and interests at the forefront.

This service is available exclusively through the official collaborative divorce legal process. Divorcing parents or couples first retain collaborative attorneys, who then request that I join their collaborative team.

Parents or couples interested in my services- please have your collaborative attorneys contact me regarding availability.

*Please note: My role as a neutral collaborative divorce team member is different from that of a therapist. I do not provide any divorce, custody, advocacy or other court-related services outside of the official collaborative divorce process.

To schedule a free 25-minute consultation call please contact maryellen@westfamilytherapy.com.