The holidays are often a complex time for many people. On the one hand, there may be a sense of joy, celebration and potential in the air, while on the other hand, you may experience sorrow, grief or anger because of either a loss or…
October is ADHD Awareness Month, so it seems appropriate to discuss the increasing rates of ADHD diagnoses and other executive functioning disorders among folks assigned female at birth (AFAB). So much research has gone into the effects of ADHD in males, and this has led…
Living with a disability can create a multitude of daily challenges – most of which able-bodied folk or parents don’t even consider unless they’re caring for someone who has a disability. Indeed, sometimes the grind of those mundane, everyday challenges can feel overwhelming and even…
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, a time when clinicians and their communities come together to spread awareness and combat mental illness. By working together, we can promote the importance of mental health screenings while reducing the stigma around mental health. Common…
We are about a week away from my favorite time of year, and I’ve got nervous AND excited butterflies just thinking about it: Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL). As a somewhat anxious introvert, this *should* be my version of the seventh circle of hell,…
The COVID pandemic disrupted the lives of literally everyone. But without question, certain professions got hit harder than others – and without a doubt, teachers got hit the hardest. Numerous teachers were laid off without notice; the rest were forced to adapt quickly and begin…
Six years ago, I walked to my mailbox, put in the key, and pulled out the mail just like every other day that I’ve walked to the mailbox, turned the key, and pulled out the mail. Except this wasn’t every other day. This day, as…
Starting a new school year can be super exciting. It can also be stressful for both the child(ren) and the parents. The following are some ways you can transition into a new school year, but leave the stress behind. Meet the New Teacher One of…
Friday, June 24, 2022 was devastating. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and I went numb. Not because I was surprised – we’ve been expecting this outcome for weeks. But somehow, I was still shocked that the decision was real.…
No journey is linear. Not even a cisgender person travels straight; we only move forward with a vague idea about our final destination and a belief that we someday will arrive. If you would have asked six year old Max what their life would look…
We are living in a time of condensed, compounding, collective trauma. Trigger warning: this is A LOT. Wednesday marked the two year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, and it is overshadowed by an onslaught of violence. Violence against Black, brown, indigenous, and other folks of…
Recently, I’ve had several inquiries from prospective clients looking specifically for a “gender inclusive therapist.” My initial response was “Yes! I have promoted myself accurately! Wheeeee!” And then, I took pause, and thought to myself, “Huh – I wonder what this person thinks gender inclusive means,…