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Yes, the teenage years are collectively a cringe-worthy and uniquely challenging time for many parents. How vividly do you remember the chaos and stress that you bestowed upon your own parents many years ago? It is a point in your child’s life that can be fulfilling, as they are developing their own interests, trying new […] The post How to Connect with Your Teenager appeared first on Just Mind.

Anger: everybody knows the feeling. It is the feeling of white, hot rage that causes your blood pressure to skyrocket and makes you feel like you are about to boil over. Anger is one of the most basic emotions, along with sadness, fear, happiness, and others. It is a useful emotion which serves a protective […] The post How to Control Your Anger appeared first on Just Mind.

By Kyla Winlow, LCSW Coming out is a journey. I definitely experienced the rainbows and joys of living my truth by coming out. But there were also some cloudy days and stormy weather along that path. Here are some tips I have picked through my journey: First, I want to take away the pressure of […] The post Tips for Coming Out appeared first on Just Mind.

Waking up early in the morning can difficult. The bed is warm, you are comfortable, turning off the alarm clock is easy, and an additional 5 minutes (which is shorthand for no less than 30 minutes) of sleep is an alluring idea. I’m sure that all of us have encountered this exact scenario many times […] The post How to Become a Morning Person appeared first on Just Mind.

By Diana Schaefer, LCSW Most people suffer from anxiety from time to time. I know I have. We all need some anxiety to function. If you had no anxiety you might not be motivated to do anything! However, too much anxiety can hinder us from being at our best.  Whether it’s situational; such as having […] The post How EMDR Works in Treating Anxiety appeared first on Just Mind.

By Adam Maurer, LPC, LMFT I always know when that new year begins because my gym fills with people, folks who have resolved that this year will be the year that they workout. And though I hope they reach their fitness goals, a part of me is bummed because I know my usual gym routine […] The post New Year, New Podcast to Listen To appeared first on Just Mind.

Counseling prices vary a lot by the market, by the provider, number of years of experience, specialization, and by service. In Austin, counseling on average tends to cost between $100 – $200 per hour and the average being around $150. If you want to know more specifics on how much does counseling cost, check out […] The post How Much Does Counseling Cost in Austin? appeared first on Just Mind.

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 embarrassing, and change the way people live. If they make you avoid grocery store and roads, it makes life pretty darn hard to navigate. You […] The post What Are Panic Attacks? appeared first on Just Mind.

by Adam Maurer, LMFT, LPC  Thanksgiving is one of the most challenging holidays for some folx. Sandwiched in between two major month-long events, Halloween and Christmas, turkey day seems rather charming from afar. It’s the kickoff to the holiday season. A short twenty-four hours packed with football, parades, and pumpkin pie. The hardest part of […] The post Taking Back Turkey Day! appeared first on Just Mind.

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 is what happens when your love interest develops a substance abuse problem or an outright addiction and how you can help them (and yourself). What […] The post When Love & Addiction Collide appeared first on Just Mind.

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 one handbook for all things parenting, there are lots of resources out there for parents. The problem is it takes a lot of time and […] The post What to Do with Kids in Austin appeared first on Just Mind.

By William Schroeder, MA, LPC, NCC The question of how to find the right therapist comes up frequently from friends. In our group practice, we have clinicians who are part of our scheduling team, and they individually screen clients to ensure that we do everything possible to make sure clients get paired correctly. In general, I […] The post How to Find the Right Therapist appeared first on Just Mind.

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 levels (a stress hormone), stimulates the process of neurogenesis, it helps to increase dopamine and serotonin levels. If you exercise, it helps to cut anxiety and […] The post How to Get into the Habit of Exercising Every Day appeared first on Just Mind.

Having been through a divorce and being a therapist, I frequently recommend different books to read on the subject. Divorce can be extremely challenging due to the emotional nature of loss. Two people come into a union and hope for the best, but sometimes anger, resentment, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling each other takes over. When […] The post Books Every Divorced Man Should Read appeared first on Just Mind.

By: Loren Lomme, MA, LPC, RPT “Deal with it.” This is probably not an unfamiliar phrase to you, and with summer break beginning, you may find these very words coming out of your mouth in response to your kids’ complaints of boredom, sibling issues, and what often feels like incessant demands. I heard it often […] The post In Defense of Relentless Problem-Solving appeared first on Just Mind.

In 2013, I was certified in EMDR therapy. I found that using conventional talk therapies were helpful, but some clients found that while they understood logically what they needed to do, sometimes they just couldn’t get themselves to do it. It was like the emotional right-side of their brains didn’t talk to their logical left-side. […] The post How EMDR Works appeared first on Just Mind.

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, what can you do about it: Pay attention to it – say something to your partner or someone around you about it. Expressing the stress […] The post Tips to Stress Less appeared first on Just Mind.

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 taking the next step….moving in together! Chances are you’ve spent time in each other’s separate spaces, but if you have never lived in the same […] The post Moving in Together Do’s and Don’ts appeared first on Just Mind.

By William Schroeder, LPC Have you had difficulty communicating effectively with your Asperger’s partner? Many of my adult clients tend to fall on the higher functioning side of the Autism spectrum formerly known as Aspergers. One issue that commonly comes up is difficulty reading the emotional world of those on the spectrum as it can […] The post Communicating Effectively with Your Asperger’s Partner appeared first on Just Mind.

By William Schroeder, LPC I do a lot of work with clients who identify with difficulty with social skills. Some are on the spectrum and others are more introverted and have overactive brakes when it comes to taking risks socially. I have even had clients describe some awful social situations and bullying which made them averse […] The post How to Improve Your Social Skills appeared first on Just Mind.