Embracing the IVF Journey: Navigating Grief with Courage and Resilience
By William Schroeder Today, let’s take a closer look at a side of the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) journey that’s often overlooked: the emotional ups and downs that arise when
Navigating the Aftermath: A Guide to Healing and Thriving After a Break-Up
By Madison Wise, LPC Associate I wouldn’t wish the heartbreak of a breakup on my least favorite ex. They can be painful, confusing, disorienting, and disruptive to everyday life. Breakups
Supporting Our Heroes: The Vital Role of Counseling in the Lives of First Responders
By William Schroeder, LPC When embarking on my journey as a therapist, I never fully grasped the depth and complexity of challenges that our brave police, fire, and EMS personnel
Ultimate Guide on How EMDR Works
How EMDR Works: Mechanism and Research-backed Efficacy By Diana Schaefer, LCSW and William Schroeder, LPC Introduction How EMDR works is a question that comes up commonly and there is a
How Does Therapy Help In The Treatment of Depression
By William Schroeder, LPC Depression is a very common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and helplessness, and can also
How to Make Friends in a New City
Madison Wise, LPC Associate Let’s be honest – making friends as an adult can be challenging, especially after a move. We’re no longer automatically grouped with classmates in our homeroom
How Fantasy Can Help Us Understand Trauma
By William Schroeder, LPC In reading Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive series, I found myself struck by how well Sanderson understood mental health concerns – trauma in particular. Sanderson’s series features
Tips to Save Money on Prescriptions: Part Three
As I went to the pharmacy today to get more allergy meds (thank you Austin) I heard the guy in front of me exclaim, “That will be how much?” It
Tips to Save Money on Prescriptions: Part Two
The cost of medications continues to be a struggle for people but there are many ways to combat this. As I learn new tips to help you leverage costs, I
10 Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions in Austin | Just Mind Counseling
This article is educational and not medical advice. Always check with your prescriber or pharmacist before changing how you take a medication. Quick answer: If you want a fast checklist
The Therapeutic Fart
By William Schroeder What’s the therapeutic fart? When you think of a therapist, what image comes to mind? Likely it’s some middle-aged person sitting in an old chair and they
Impacts of AI on Mental Health
By William Schroeder, LPC There has been a lot of buzz around ChatGPT and how it will change the world as we know it. One recent article in the Washington Post discussed
How EMDR Works for Anxiety: A Deep Dive into its Mechanisms and Approaches
Most people suffer from anxiety from time to time. I know I have and yet we all need some anxiety to function. If you had no anxiety you might not
Motivation and Rewards for Kids with (and without) ADHD
By Kris Downing, LCSW-S, SEP How do we effectively motivate kids to do what we feel are essential for their healthy growth and development, make life easier, and preserve our
3.5 Weird Things To Do In Your Car To Release Trapped Emotions
By Abby Zovren, massage therapist We all have those times when we’re driving along, and an old argument pops into our heads. Or we remember a time at work when