Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT

LGBTQ+ Psychology, Pride, and the Importance of Affirming Counseling in Austin As Pride season approaches, conversations about LGBTQ+ mental health, affirming therapy, and the unique spirit of Pride in Austin become more important than ever. Whether you’re searching for “LGBTQ+ affirming counseling,” “gay-friendly therapist,” “transgender affirming therapist,” or “LGBTQIA+ mental health support,” understanding the landscape […]

By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a unique, evidence-based approach that helps individuals understand and heal the complex dynamics of their inner world. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is rooted in the idea that our minds are composed of different “parts,” each

By: Briana Gonzalez-Evans, MA, LPC-Associate  Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT The traditional image of therapy often invokes an office with cozy chairs and a quiet atmosphere. While this peaceful and inviting setting can facilitate deep conversations, some people find themselves restless during sessions and in need of a different environment for therapy. Walk ‘n’

The Complexity of Eating Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery 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, available

Compassion and Boundaries: Understanding When Kindness Isn’t Acceptance 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 challenges others

Is there a connection between Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health? 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

Is Self-Care Selfish? 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, let’s address a common misconception: Is self-care

What is EMDR? …And why is everyone talking about it? 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

How to Make Changes with Self-Compassion 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 “bad” or “unhealthy,” and therefore

What is Self-Compassion? 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, just as we would towards others. It involves