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Nurturing Connection: Exploring Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by Dr. Sue Johnson is a powerful approach that fosters secure emotional bonds and deepening connections in relationships. Rooted in attachment theory and neuroscience, EFT helps couples […]
Read MoreTexas Summer Specific Coping and Self-care Strategies
By Jourdan Bartels, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT As a born and raised Texan and a mental health provider based in Austin, I have seen first-hand the many ways […]
Read MoreA Guide for Supporting a Teen’s Emotional Health
By Karin Amador, MS, LPC-Associate, NCC Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT It goes without saying that adolescence is a pivotal stage of development in a person’s life. It is […]
Read MoreThe Silent Struggles of Therapists: Part 3 – Compassion Fatigue
By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT “The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as […]
Read MoreCoping Strategies and Self-Care for LGBTQ+ Individuals
By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Exploring life as an LGBTQ+ person can entail a unique set of challenges, from confronting segregation and shame to managing […]
Read MoreBuilding a Mindful Relationship with Social Media
By Karin Amador, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Social media platforms are vehicles that we all use to connect with others, share our interests and life events, […]
Read MoreBenefits of Being in Community…and How to Find it!
By Jourdan Bartels, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT In today’s post-pandemic digital age, it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves feeling isolated. It can be challenging to […]
Read MoreThe Silent Struggles of Therapists: Part 2 – Vicarious Trauma
By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is vicarious trauma? Vicarious trauma goes by many names: secondary trauma, insidious trauma, secondhand trauma, “the cost of caring,” […]
Read MoreReducing Mental Health Stigma and Why Who You are Matters in Therapy
By Karin Amador, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Before I became a therapist, I was once a client struggling to navigate my search for a therapist. I had […]
Read MoreA Brief on Perfectionism
By Jourdan Bartels, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is perfectionism? The short, anecdotal answer might be the way I felt like I needed to become an expert […]
Read MoreLoveWithoutLimits: Building Resilient Lesbian Partnerships
By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Welcome to LoveWithoutLimits, this is a topic devoted to the skill of creating enduring and satisfying lesbian relationships. This blog […]
Read MoreThe Silent Struggles of Therapists: Part 1 – Burnout
By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It […]
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