By Paige Rocker, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What first comes to mind when you hear “Gender affirming therapist?” What does it mean to you? I remember when I was in graduate school, and all I knew was that gender-affirming meant respecting your client for how they present themselves in session. Little …
By Jourdan Bartels, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT For many of us, the holiday season is often filled with so many emotions: joy, love, gratitude, stress, grief, and tension. Visiting home for the holidays can exacerbate those emotions, and regardless of your relationship with your family, boundaries would likely help you to …
Money is a complicated topic, and money issues are so prevalent that for many it can feel like an unavoidable part of life. Whether you are a therapist or a client, stress resulting from financial challenges is often chronic, and not spoken about openly. As we dive into this shared experience it’s essential to know …
Support Groups Versus Group Therapy—Which is Right for You? When you begin considering options to improve your mental and emotional well-being, there are many options available, meaning there is something for everyone. Although it can feel overwhelming as you embark on your journey, we’re here to help. This blog will give you insight into the …
Hello there! We’re so glad you’ve landed on our website. Today we are excited to introduce the current group of LPC-associates that are part of Luminary Counseling PLLC. Instead of sticking to tradition, we asked them some fun questions so you can get to know them better on a personal level. To learn more about …
Luminary Counseling, PLLC is owned and operated by our fearless leader, Clinical Director and Owner, Jennifer Williams Buffalo MA, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC. Beginning her education as a pre-law student at the University of Texas at Austin and majored in Psychology as her backup plan—Ultimately graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in …
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Your alarm is blaring, and you think to yourself, “there is no way it’s morning; I just fell asleep, and I am still exhausted!” Another day is starting, and the burnout slowly creeping into your mental and physical health won’t quit. The first thing we need to get straight is that you are not alone. …
I titled this in the past tense, thinking hopefully that writing about it as if happened will make it happen—we’ll see if that proves true. The truth is, I am not keen about the idea of keeping a blog. Part of me thinks “oh, this could be fun! I love writing and sharing my ideas …
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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 …