Before Your First Session

Before Your First Session

Why “What Do You Need From Therapy?” Deserves a Real Answer Here’s something nobody tells you before your first therapy appointment: I am probably going to ask you what you want to get out of this. And “I don’t know, that’s kind of...
Understanding Attachment Styles

Understanding Attachment Styles

Have you ever found yourself wondering: Why do I feel so anxious when someone pulls away? Why do I struggle to trust people, even when they haven’t given me a reason not to? Why do I crave closeness but then feel uncomfortable when someone gets too close? Why do...
Why Your Brain Gets Stuck: The Default Mode Network.

Why Your Brain Gets Stuck: The Default Mode Network.

Your Brain Has a “Default” Setting – And It Loves to Ruminate Have you ever noticed that the moment you stop doing something — washing dishes, sitting in traffic, trying to fall asleep — your mind immediately starts churning? Replaying a...
“Three Good Things: Boost Happiness and Heart Health in Austin”

“Three Good Things: Boost Happiness and Heart Health in Austin”

Hey Austin! The “Three Good Things” practice is a simple yet powerful tool from positive psychology that’s been scientifically shown to boost happiness, reduce stress, and rewire your brain for optimism—perfect for Gen Z and millennials navigating the hustle of Austin...

Helping in the Law Enforcement Selection Process

-Anthony Tzoumas, Ph.D. Psychologists play a crucial role in conducting conditional employment psychological evaluations for candidates applying for law enforcement roles in Texas. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and State law require that a qualified...