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Empowered to Drive
Supporting reluctant drivers build confidence and independence for the road ahead
Key Program Elements
Intake Meeting
Education & Curated Plan
Supported Driving Exposure Practice
Ongoing Refinement
Parent Coaching
Additional Information
We provide supplemental support for new or nervous drivers (and their parents) using tools from psychological science.Young drivers must have Learner's Permit or Driver's License.Youth with Learner's Permit must be accompanied by parent or a parent-designated licensed driver age 21+.Licensed drivers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or parent-designated licensed driver age 21+.Client's car is used for supported driving exposure practice.We welcome adults learning to drive or returning to the road.In-person support located in Austin, TX and surrounding area.This is not a Driver's Education Course nor does it take the place of required driver's education. This is supplemental support for those who need a little extra practice and therapeutic support.All State regulations must be followed independent of these services.
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About us
Empowered to Drive was created by Brooke Hersh, PhD, licensed psychologist in Austin, TX with 20 years of experience working with youth and families, as response to the significant numbers of young people who experience heightened discomfort and reluctance in learning to drive.Drawing from positive psychology, mindfulness, neurobiology, and CBT, Empowered to Drive aims to help young people (or anyone) build pathways toward independent driving, an essential skill for furthering independence and trust in self.