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What Does Integrative Psychiatry Mean
What does receiving integrative psychiatric care encompass? Seeking treatment for your mental health via integrative psychiatry involves many different factors. When we describe the phrase “Integrative Psychiatry” (whether it is here in Austin, in the state of Texas, or in other places in the world), typically we think of a few main characteristics, all of…
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Physician Assistant (PA) as a Psychiatric Specialist
I recently emailed a friend and colleague letting her know that our new Physician Assistant, specializing in psychiatric medication management at our outpatient group therapy practice in Austin, had openings and was ready to see clients! I sent many details her way only to be met with the question, “Can a PA see clients independently…
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Our Neuroaffirming Approach to Autistic Experiences in Therapy
For many years, autism has been understood primarily through a medical model. This way of understanding focuses on identifying deficits, reducing autistic traits, and helping individuals appear more “typical.” This model assumes there is a “normal” way of being and holds that as central, immediately identifying anyone outside that version of “normal” as different. This…