Why “Winning” the Argument Loses the Marriage
By Eric Robertson, JD, LPC Associate, LCDC-I and clinically reviewed by Teri Schroeder, LCSW What thirty-three years of family law taught me about arguing in marriage — and why the
Heated Rivalry Isn’t Just a Gay Hockey Love Story. It’s a Mental Health Story for All of Us.
By William Schroeder, LPC, NCC. Clinically reviewed by Teri Schroeder, LCSW. At the risk of stating the obvious, Heated Rivalry tells the story of two closeted gay hockey players who
Why It’s So Hard to Find a Therapist Who Takes Insurance—and What You Can Do About It
By Albert Stumm You finally decide it’s time to start therapy, open the insurance directory, start calling, and quickly hit the same problems. No one seems to have openings. Listings
Back to School Without the Battle
The countdown is on. New backpacks, fresh supply lists, and that familiar knot in your stomach as you picture the morning meltdowns, the bedtime standoffs, and the scramble to get
What Divorce Court Taught Me About Saving Marriages: 7 Warning Signs to Catch Early
By Eric Robertson, JD, LPC Associate, LCDC-I and clinically reviewed by Teri Schroeder, LCSW Most people would assume that thirty-three years spent in divorce court taught me about what causes
ADHD and Motivation: 5 Stages of the Cycle (and How to Push Through)
By William Schroeder, LPC – Clinically reviewed by Teri Schroeder, LCSW Watching my nephew, who’s new to Austin, I’m reminded of an ever-present challenge that comes up for all of
What to Do With Your Child During the Summer: 5 Ideas
By: Loren Lomme, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC Loren is a Just Mind Counseling counselor and play-therapy expert. Now that summer is here, a lot of parents start asking the same
ADHD in Marriage: How the Gottman Method Can Help
By William Schroeder, LPC, NCC – Clinically Reviewed and Approved by Teri Schroeder, LCSW When I think back on early cases with ADHD in marriage, immediately a couple comes to
How to Stop Overfunctioning in Relationships
By Andrea Oberhauser, LPC Associate Clinically Reviewed and approved by William Schroeder, LPC, NCC Many couples find themselves stuck in a pattern of overfunctioning in relationships, where one partner feels
Understanding the Window of Tolerance
By William Schroeder, MA, LPC Clinically Reviewed and approved by Teri Schroeder, LCSW All of us have been there. That moment were you feel so overwhelmed that you feel like
How to Connect With Your Teen (Even in Tough Moments)
By William Schroeder, LPC Clinically Reviewed and approved by Teri Schroeder, LCSW Quick Summary: Connecting with your teenager can feel challenging, especially as they navigate increasing pressures and stressors. When
Why Your Child’s Big Emotions Feel So Heavy (and How to Handle Them)
By: Kris Downing, LCSW, RPT and William Schroeder, LPC Every parent knows the feeling of managing big emotions: the sudden scream in the grocery aisle, the rigid “shutting down” at
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