When AT&T opened its health and wellness clinic, complete with an on-site psychologist, in February 2020, the Texas-based company had no idea just how in-demand mental and emotional health support would become. After three or so years of pandemic-driven isolation that dramatically worsened mental well-being and altered people’s relationship with work, AT&T’s in-house therapist is busier than ever.
Connie Siciliano Avila is the lone clinical resource for employees within AT&T’s downtown Dallas headquarters. Each month, roughly 1,000 employees grace her office seeking help to deal with stress in and out of the workplace, depression, anxiety, and trauma. You name it, she’s likely addressed it.
