Practicing Therapist Self-Care
By Ian Hammonds Are you a new therapist overwhelmed by finding a work-life balance in this often unpredictable profession? Are you a seasoned clinician only now beginning to realize you
Emotion Icebergs
By Emily Stone When an individual comes to see me for therapy, I often give an assessment that gives us a snapshot of what is going on for him or
Is Breathing Deeply Good for You?
By Reuben Brody Is breathing deeply good for you? Well, even the Navy SEALs use breathwork to self-regulate. “The cold is the greatest teacher,” says Wim Hof. Then he plunges
Affordable Autism Counseling in Austin
By William Schroeder and Caroline Turner from Trumpet Behavioral Health Finding affordable counseling for autism and assessment options in any city can be a challenge but we are hoping we
How Do You Know If You Have Postpartum Depression?
By Ian Hammonds “If you ask me what’s the most terrifying and difficult emotion we experience as humans, I would say joy.”—Brene Brown It’s important to state from the outset
Breaking Codependency in Relationships
Ian Hammonds, LPC “Islands in the stream, that is what we are. . .” As a therapist, I frequently work with clients on breaking codependency in relationships. In this post,
ADHD in College Students
by William Schroeder & Scott Allen Attending college is an entire new level for every young adult. Subject matter becomes more dense, hours invested in studying dramatically increase, and tests
Tips for Coming Out
Tips for Coming Out: A Guide for Navigating Family, Friends, Work—And Yourself Coming out is a journey. For many LGBTQ+ folks, it’s a winding road filled with joy, relief, and
What Are Panic Attacks?
By Daniel Hochman, MD and William Schroeder, LPC Have you ever wondered what are panic attacks and why do people have them? Panic attack symptoms can be incredibly debilitating and
When Love & Addiction Collide
Love is a funny thing; sometimes it makes a lot of sense and other times it’s quite bewildering. Similarly, addiction appears in the same fashion. What we’ll be exploring today
What to Do with Kids in Austin
By: Loren Lomme, LPC, RPT Have you ever thought, “Man, things would be so much easier if parenting came with a handbook!”? (I have!) While it’s true that there’s no
How to Get into the Habit of Exercising Every Day
Frequently I will have clients seek guidance on how to get into the habit of exercising every day. Exercise is an important component of mental health as it decreases cortisol
In Defense of Relentless Problem-Solving
By: Loren Lomme, MA, LPC, RPT In defense of relentless problem-solving, we say “Deal with it.” This is probably not an unfamiliar phrase to you, and with summer break beginning,
Tips to Stress Less
We recently completed our YouTube series on How to Manage Stress. After finishing the series, we wanted to follow it up with some practical takeaways for your action plan. Stress,
Moving in Together Do’s and Don’ts
Living Together for the First Time: Moving In Together Do’s and Don’ts You’ve met, taken the time to get to know each other, fallen deeply in love, and now you’re