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 mind as the weight of their emotions in those early sessions still stays with me. I worked with a client who we will call Sarah. […]
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 like they have to do more than their share simply to meet the basic responsibilities of adulthood. This pattern, described in Bowen Family Systems Theory, […]
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 you are so overwhelmed and want to scream or run away? Or maybe it goes a different direction and everything slows down and you go […]
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 emotions run high, stay calm and validate their feelings rather than jumping straight to solutions. Build lasting trust through consistent small moments: casual check-ins that […]
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 the dinner table, or the full-blown meltdown over a blue cup instead of a red one. In those moments, it’s not just the child who […]
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 by developmental needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and a competition for control. If this sounds familiar, attend our parenting workshop for defiant kids and learn strategies […]
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 degree of trauma in our lives and can get triggered by anything that reminds us of that traumatic event. So, it’s not uncommon to be […]
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 failure, judgment, or not being enough, which leads to anxiety, shame, and burnout. Overcoming perfectionism starts with addressing that fear. Practicing self-compassion, setting realistic goals, […]
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 of control. This may be control related to rules, decisions, playing, or even the tasks of daily living. This is where positive discipline parenting becomes […]
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 what matters most. It’s an area where executive function can break down, and people can truly struggle to find their footing. Why You Can’t Optimize […]
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 are on a teeter totter as to the actual health of the relationship? If so, you are one of many people in the world that […]
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 of how to handle a quarter life crisis and the stress it creates. In college, it seemed like life would naturally fall into place after […]