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Analysis of a “Good Therapist”
Finding a good Therapist in Austin, TX Have you ever thought about what a “good therapist means to you”? In the mental health realm, as a therapist, the relationship is […]
Tips for Finding an Actually Affirming Therapist for LGBTQIA+ Folks
Find an Affirming Therapist in Texas Competent, affirming mental health care is crucial for the LGBTQIA+ community, who experience higher rates of mental health struggles like suicidal thoughts, depression, and […]
Gender Affirming Care as a Therapist
Gender Affirming Care 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 […]
Boundaries: Home for the Holidays
Setting Boundaries with Family over the Holidays For many of us, the holiday season is often filled with so many emotions: joy, love, gratitude, stress, grief, and tension. Visiting home […]
The True Cost: Money and Mental Health
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 […]
Is a support group the same as therapy?
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 […]
Meet the Associates
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 […]
Meet Owner and Clinical Director, Jennifer Williams Buffalo MA, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC
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 […]
Is Burnout the “new normal?”
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 […]
How I got Over My Fear of Writing a Blog Post—And you can too
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 […]
Quarter Life Crisis-to-Quest: You Decide
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 […]
The Truth About Lost-Cost Counseling
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.