Let’s envision the two main parts of a computer system: the hardware and software. They both need to perform their jobs in unison to be a single functional unit. Our brain works similarly, where areas require the right balance of chemicals to function properly. The hardware refers to the physical brain, while the software pertains […]
Our brains and bodies are clever things. They are really good at looking at experiences together and storing them away as memories for future reference. One time, when I was little, a loose dog bit me hard, and that memory got an alarm mechanism attached to it when it was filed away. This alarm, by […]
An Intervention, Psychotherapy, or Both? So often, clients have asked me, “Can we do EMDR next week?” Umm, always yes! First and foremost, I am always encouraged when clients advocate for themselves. After all, this is your time, and a distant second is the thoughts that activate the clinical networks of my brain (I often […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
