Our story
Empowering Texans with Accessible, Affordable, and High-Quality Mental Health Care
Capital Area Counseling (CAC), formerly known as Capital Area Mental Health Center, was innovated in 1980 by members of the Capital Area Psychological Association who personally responded to the need for low-cost psychological services to people living in the Austin, TX.
At the time, low-cost medical clinics were common across the nation, but a mental health clinic operated by professional volunteers was unprecedented. Today, CAC not only provides high-quality mental health services but also offers an exceptional training environment for both pre-graduate and post-graduate therapists.
Our Mission is to
offer affordable, accessible, and high-quality mental health services to all Central Texans. Additionally, we provide an exceptional training environment for pre-graduate and post-graduate therapists from various helping professions.