By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Eating disorders, encompassing conditions like anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and other sensitive variations, are intricate challenges that profoundly impact the quality of life. They transcend age, gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and body type; they do not discriminate. Tackling these unique hurdles necessitates specialized care, …
By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Compassion is an inherent aspect of human nature, encompassing the profound ability to empathize with others and translate that empathy into care, concern, and acts of kindness. It transcends mere sympathy and extends into meaningful action, reflecting a genuine desire to alleviate the suffering and …
By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Religion and spirituality hold significant sway in the lives of many individuals, and their profound impact on mental health should never be underestimated. While they follow different paths and practices, these two facets of human experience can seamlessly coexist, offering distinct and invaluable benefits. Religion constitutes …
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By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT The summer season is upon us, bringing with it the celebrations of summer madness! It’s the perfect time to kick back, relax, and carve out some well-deserved time for yourself. Summer offers us a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and prioritize self-care. But first, …
By Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT If you’ve been exploring the world of therapy and mental health, you may have come across the acronym “EMDR” quite frequently. It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it’s a therapy approach that’s been making waves in the mental health community. But what exactly is EMDR therapy, and …
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By Jourdan Bartels, LPC Associate Supervised by: Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Often, when we begin to identify that we’d like to change one or more aspects of our life, whether that’s our habits, our coping mechanisms, or external circumstances, we tend to do so through a critical lens. We think of our current state as …
By: Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate (Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT) The mornings come quickly for me. I lose track of time, waiting until the last minute to grind my coffee and wash my face. I find myself bumping into things in the kitchen and stressing about having it all together, but most of the time, …
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By Jourdan Bartels, LPC Associate Supervised by: Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT You might have heard the term “self-compassion” from people in the mental health and wellness world – but what does it really mean, and how can you work on it? Self-compassion is what it sounds like — a practice of extending compassion toward ourselves, …
On a personal invitation, we are thrilled to work with guest blogger Nikki Rampick. Read below as Nikki Shares about the Quarter Life Crisis-to-Quest and addresses this important and often overlooked period of life. If you are seeking counseling services, know that we specialize in work with the quarter life crisis. Please contact us at …
Finding affordable and high-quality counseling can be a tricky business. I estimate that the average cost for therapy is Austin ranges from about $100-$200 per 45 to 50-minute session. Longer sessions or couples/family sessions can run even higher than this. There are many reasons why therapy costs what it does. Becoming a therapist is time consuming, expensive and includes ongoing costs …
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you know that when it comes to finding a therapist, THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! In a market as saturated as Austin with therapists, how can you ever find just the right one?