“I remember the first time I showed up in your office – I was so lost. My world was full of chaos and what I wanted more than anything was peace. You very gently, with great patience and humor, led me down a path to a different life and I am so grateful. Now I am ‘comfortable in my own skin,’ as some say. I see my world more clearly, can set limits with people when needed and can avoid the traps into which I used to fall (or run towards). Life is infinitely better.”

patient’s name withheld
San Antonio, Texas

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“Throughout my thirty plus years in this profession I have had the opportunity to work with numerous psychiatrists and I would have to rank Dr. Berndt among the top in those I enjoyed working with and respected their work.”

Darlene T. Evans
Administrator/Owner
Autumn Winds Retirement Lodge
Schertz, Texas

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“As a primary care physician, it is imperative that I feel comfortable referring my patients for psychiatric evaluations and Peter Berndt’s expertise and sense of compassion reassures me that they will receive the quality care that, at times, is desperately needed.

Peter Berndt has always provided the highest level of care including consultations in a timely manner, through discussions of the management and diagnosis with the patient and the family. He follows up the referral with a personal call to me relating his plan of care and the status of the patient.

In our medical community, Peter Berndt is well known for his astute psychiatric assessments. Many of my patients are on multiple medications and Dr. Peter Berndt has always considered their interactions with the medications that he has prescribed. The progress notes for the in-patients include a complete history, a psychiatric evaluation, differential diagnosis, as well as, recommendations for treatment. Documentation of his plan has always been important but the personal call that I receive concerning the care of my patient has always been extremely helpful.”

Abe Rodriguez, M.D.
San Antonio, Texas

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“You have been such a treasure to our building! You have changed it from a state hospital setting to a lovely, livable LTC center. You have been so kind to work with, so down to earth, so approachable, and always with a sense of humor. We are going to miss you so much!”

Lisa Feldman
Director of Social Services
Stone Oak Long Term Care
San Antonio, Texas

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“You have given us outstanding psychiatric service in a number of ways. Among these has been your promotion of the interdisciplinary team approach to active treatment. You have been open to suggestions, flexible and creative in dealing with our population of mentally retarded persons, many with significant long-term psychiatric symptoms. We have depended on you for follow-up and immediate interventions at times and you have been there. You have insisted upon informed consent and have provided a high standard of ethical practice. In summary, you have provided exceptional service and we thank you.”

Larry J. Aniol, Ph.D.
Administrator
River Gardens
New Braunfels, Texas

About Avery Slechta, M.A.:

“I know Avery Slechta to be a woman of deep compassion and empathy. Avery's priority in her practice will be to authentically support every client that crosses her path. She holds the container for her client's in a safe, loving, and kind way – and she does, indeed, make a significant difference when tending those that suffer.”

Annamarie Fidel-Rice, Ph.D.
Psychotherapist/Professor
Denver, Colorado

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"Avery Slechta has a natural talent in making clients feel comfortable while addressing very personal and difficult issues. Her skill at analyzing underlying causes of problems and identifying them for clients is very helpful in the problem-solving process for her clients."

Jim Neal
President
Southwest Preparatory School
San Antonio, Texas