Why Your Child’s Big Emotions Feel So Heavy (and How to Handle Them)
By: Kris Downing, LCSW, RPT Every parent knows the feeling of managing big emotions: the sudden scream in the grocery aisle, the rigid “shutting down” at the dinner table, or
Parenting Workshop for Defiant Kids & Sibling Conflict Strategies
By Loren Lomme, LPC, RPT Defiance and sibling conflict are some of the most exhausting challenges parents face. What looks like “not listening,” backtalk, or constant bickering is often driven
How to Calm Your Nervous System After Being Triggered
By Diana Schaefer, LCSW-S I work with many clients in my therapy practice who have experienced trauma and at times get triggered. In fact, most of us have experienced some
The Relationship Between Fear and Perfectionism | How To Let Go Of The Fear Of Not Being Perfect
The Relationship Between Fear & Perfectionism: Why Perfect Is The Enemy Of Better Quick Summary: Fear often drives perfectionism. Many people push themselves to be perfect out of fear of
Positive Discipline: The Power of YES | Examples of Positive Discipline Parenting for Elementary Age Kids | Just Mind Counseling
Managing Control Struggles With Elementary Age Kids Through Positive Discipline One of the most difficult things that comes up with parenting elementary aged kids is managing their need and want
Why Everything Is an Optimization Problem (Especially with ADHD)
by William Schroeder, LPC One thing I constantly think about when it comes to mastering ADHD task prioritization (and the resulting ADHD overwhelm) is the problem around how we choose
Dating With Anxious Attachment: What Actually Helps From an IFS-Informed Perspective
By William Schroeder, LPC — Just Mind Counseling Are you one of the many people that notices your struggles with dating often involve anxiety, overthinking, and constantly feeling like you
How to Handle a Quarter Life Crisis: A Therapist’s Advice
By William Schroeder, LPC I remember 25 like it was yesterday and the feeling of not knowing how anything was supposed to come together. This inevitably brings up the question
We partnered with UT to offer affordable counseling in Austin
At Just Mind we believe everyone should be able to access high-quality, affordable counseling in Austin. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that UT-Austin has selected us as a
Reflection Over Reinvention: New Year Intentions Rooted in Values and Meaning
Author: Andrea Chavez, LMFT Associate Reflection Over Reinvention: New Year Intentions Rooted in Values and Meaning As the new year approaches, many people feel pressure to reinvent themselves, to set
Healing Trauma in Relationships: Build Resilience as a Couple
By William Schroeder, LPC, NCC Healing trauma in relationships isn’t a straight path and it definitely isn’t easy. It takes patience, compassion, and a willingness to acknowledge that your reactions
Is Physical Attraction Important in Marriage? Insights on Connection That Last
Quick Summary: Physical attraction often initiates connection, but a lasting marriage thrives on shared values, emotional intimacy, and mutual growth. What we find attractive can evolve—as familiarity and connection deepen,
Finding Balance: How to Practice Moderation and Embrace Intuitive Eating
Quick Summary: Practicing moderation and intuitive eating can help you avoid the burnout of extremes while improving your relationship with food, your body, and your habits. Moderation focuses on balance
Networking Happy Hour at Meanwhile Brewing: Build Community in a Relaxed Setting
Are you a mental health professional looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow mental health professionals in a relaxed, vibrant setting? Join us at Meanwhile Brewing in Austin on
Positive Reinforcement Parenting: How Praise Shapes Kids’ Behavior
Author: Loren Lomme, LPC, RPT Positive reinforcement parenting is becoming one of the most effective tools for encouraging good behavior in children. Instead of relying on “my way or the