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Our Mission
The mission of PILLAR is to provide readily accessible, quality mental health and substance abuse addiction care for men, women, youth, and families in an atmosphere that promotes compassion, respect, and well-being for all.
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PILLAR was founded in 2010 to service the youth of the community of Laredo and surrounding areas who are victims of bullying, have attempted suicide, or are struggling with suicidal thoughts.
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Today, PILLAR has grown into a behavior health center, outpatient substance abuse treatment center, STI testing and treatment clinic and drug testing facility. We service any person five years of age and above.
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I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to therapy weak?Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to assess your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.
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Why shouldn't I just take medication?Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals. Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.
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My partner and I are having problems. Should we be in individual counseling or come together?If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with me, I would initially work with both of you together. After this work, if one of you would like to continue in individual sessions, I could work with only one of you. It is not helpful to move from individual into couple’s work with the same therapist because of potential trust issues.
Our Vision
At PILLAR, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive community environment. Our mission is to provide high-quality services and products that meet the diverse needs of our customers, ensuring satisfaction and trust in everything we offer.
Focusing on excellence and customer satisfaction, we strive to be a reliable and innovative mental health service provider that contributes positively to the growth and development of our community's mental health needs. Our team is committed to upholding the values of integrity, quality, and customer care.