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Redefine masculinity with authenticity and self-awareness. Find out what it means to be a man grounded in compassion, balance, and emotional strength today.

Learn about the 5 P’s of Internal Family Systems and how they nurture presence, patience, and healing through connection to your true Self. Schedule today.

Discover the 6 steps of IFS Therapy and how understanding your internal parts can help heal emotional conflicts, improve self-awareness, and restore balance.

Find out who can benefit from IFS Therapy and how exploring your internal parts can help heal emotional conflicts, build self-awareness, and restore balance.

Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or simply curious about what psychologists actually do, it’s easy to carry assumptions—many of which are inaccurate. Misconceptions about therapy can create unnecessary barriers to seeking help and benefiting from it.

Learn what to say (and not say) when taking a break from drinking. Expert insights from an Austin therapist on navigating new social situations with comfort.

In today’s fast-paced, 24/7 and often overwhelming world, it’s more important than ever to prioritize our mental health. While many people associate mental wellness with therapy or medication—which can be vital—there are also everyday habits that play a crucial role in supporting our emotional and psychological well-being. The good news? Small, intentional practices done consistently can lead to big improvements in how we think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges.

Learn practical strategies to navigate anger and regain clarity. Discover therapeutic techniques to manage emotions and make thoughtful decisions in the moment.

In today’s polarized world, one malignant emotion seems to rise above the rest—righteous indignation. It’s the burning sense that we are right and others are wrong, often accompanied by moral judgment, anger, and a deep need to correct, punish, or distance ourselves from those who disagree.

Explore the long-term costs of suppressing emotions and learn healthier ways to process feelings for better mental health and personal growth.

Understand emotional triggers and discover strategies to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting, building resilience and healthier relationships.

Emily Harrington-Cheney, LPC, IRT, joins Matt King on The Matt King Show to share tips on saving your relationship without yelling, avoiding, or shutting down.

Explore the roots of anger, uncover personal triggers, and learn healthier emotional responses through compassionate, insight-based therapy.

What happens when the old frame no longer holds you? Learn more in this blog post.

Explore how to heal from religious trauma, release shame, and reclaim your sense of self in group therapy. Learn home you're not alone. Schedule with us today.

Explore how group therapy offers support, healing, and community for those recovering from religious trauma. Learn how shared experiences foster recovery.

Let go of the myth of closure and embrace healing differently. Learn how to move forward by carrying your loss with compassion and living authentically.

Explore how harmful peer pressure affects men's mental health and discover effective strategies for resilience, self-confidence, and growth in our expert guide.

Discover the transformative power of group therapy in building connections and enhancing mental health. Learn how shared experiences foster healing and growth.

Discover Katie Webb’s insights into self-awareness, therapy, and professional growth in her debut How I Therapist podcast feature. Tune in to learn more.

Navigate the search for a reliable local therapist with our expert tips. Learn how to schedule a consultation and find the right support for your mental health.

Understand modern masculinity, its challenges, and how therapy helps men find balance. Schedule a consultation with Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates.

Learn when marriage counseling can help, what to expect, and how it strengthens relationships. Schedule a consultation with Louis Laves-Webb & Associates today!

Explore the unique mental health challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and how affirming therapy can help. Schedule your first consultation in Austin today!

Explore barriers to marriage counseling. Learn about alternative approaches, self-care tips, and how to navigate relationship challenges arising in therapy.

Discover how affirmative therapy supports LGBTQIA+ adults. Learn about tailored care for identity, relationships, mental health, and fostering personal growth.

Find healing and support for religious trauma. Therapy offers tools to address spiritual wounds, reconnect with your values, and embrace your authentic self. Start your journey today

Learn more about the growing parental mental health crisis, its impact on families, and strategies for supporting parents' well-being and emotional resilience.

Explore the unique mental health challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn how Louis Laves-Webb & Associates can provide the needed mental health support.

In this post from the Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates blog, we will explore the typical causes behind work addiction, which is a type of behavioral addiction, as well as the detrimental outcomes it can lead to, and the therapeutic approaches available to help combat this compulsion.

In this post from the Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates blog, we will discuss the common reasons behind gambling addiction, the negative outcomes it can have, and the treatment methods available to help overcome this compulsion.

In today's fast-paced, competitive world, accumulating wealth has become synonymous with success and happiness. While financial stability is essential for a healthy life, an obsessive pursuit of money can lead to addiction, causing negative consequences for the addicted individual and their loved ones.

Process addiction, also known as a behavioral addiction, is a type of addiction where individuals become compulsively involved in a particular behavior or activity, to the point where it starts to negatively impact their daily lives. In this post from the Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S, and Associates blog, we will explore how process addiction happens and some of the most common types of process addiction.

Ablutophobia is an unexplainable and overwhelming fear of cleaning, washing, or bathing. Like other phobias, ablutophobia is a form of anxiety disorder. Also like other phobias, ablutophobia is centered around a fear of a specific situation.

Nomophobia comes from the phrase “No Mobile Phone Phobia”. It is used to describe a psychological condition in which an individual has a fear of being away from their phone, or away from mobile phone service. Nomophobia is a newer fear among people, as mobile phones have only been as popular as they are today for about 15 years.

Internal Family Systems Therapy, also known as IFS therapy, is a form of psychotherapy focusing on the inner “Self” and “parts” of an individual. IFS practitioners understand and work with the natural multiplicity of the human mind. The various parts or sub-personalities serve different roles, including holding pain and trauma and protecting from these…

Arithmophobia can be defined as a seemingly unexplainable and intense fear of numbers. Some individuals fear things like unlucky numbers like 13 or 666, while others are afraid of all numbers or mathematics as a whole. Depending on the severity of the phobia, this phobia can actually be fairly debilitating. Some individuals can have static…

Many couples can become entrenched in negative cycles, power struggles, or difficult feelings that arise during the course of their relationships. The good news is that you are not alone. On the road to true intimacy, trust, and connection, relationship friction is considered normal and even a necessary part of a viable relationship process. What…

Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, the demand for therapy skyrocketed. Due to the rampant increase of anxiety and depression due to the uncertainty of the time, many people have looked to counselors or therapists to talk through their feelings. As the demand for therapists skyrocketed, so did the number of clients that they were taking on.…

There are unique circumstances when an adolescent attends counseling. In this post, we discuss a few things to consider when scheduling your teenager for counseling sessions.

Group therapy is one of the most powerful methods for therapeutic healing and growth. Here are five tips for how you can get the most out of this type of therapy!

The belief that therapists are meant to give advice is a common but inaccurate one. Learn more about why therapists refrain from offering advice.

COVID-19 has had an impact on everyone, including mental health professionals, in one way or another. Self-soothing and self-care can be helpful to practice during these times.

Interested in knowing what makes a good therapist? We discuss the traits of a good therapist, as well as warning signs that may indicate it's time to fire your therapist, in our blog.

Therapy has a wealth of benefits for individuals’ mental and physical health. Click to learn some of the most valuable benefits of going to therapy.

Communicating in relationships can be complex when obstacles are in the way. Click to learn how to break through obstacles and communicate effectively.

Phobias create fear, anxiety, and instability in our lives. Browse our list of uncommon phobias and how we can help you overcome yours.

Finding the right therapist can be nerve racking. That's why we've provided a list of tips on what to look for and how to find a therapist in Austin.

What can health care professionals do to help them with mental health symptoms during this difficult time? Read our latest blog for some tips!

During COVID-19, Louis Laves-Webb and associates are offering TeleTherapy sessions. Learn more about our online therapy and how we're meeting your needs.

See what steps we are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and which services we are offering to help cope with the circumstances.

Learn more about our confidential, online support group that will help to address the growing feelings of anxiety, fear, loss, loneliness, and helplessness surrounding COVID-19.

Making sense of your dreams can be difficult. Dream therapy is the process of unraveling what dreams mean in relation to our waking lives to make them easier to understand. Find out how dream interpretation works.

Therapists act as a guide towards helping their clients find out how they genuinely feel. Some clients feel better and find their solutions in a couple of sessions, while for others therapy may entail be a longer journey. However, for those clients who are courageous enough to be honest, curious, and vulnerable in treatment, the results can be rewarding and ultimately life-enhancing.

Psychedelic assisted therapy uses the ingestion of a psychedelic drug during a lengthy therapy session to provoke profound psychological changes. Different types of psychedelics are more promising for treating different illnesses. The four psychedelics researchers are most hopeful of are ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA. Find out what each is best for.

This article covers the highlights of her research into vulnerability, focusing on the Brené Brown Netflix special The Call to Courage. Learn about the importance of vulnerability, and how even though it may be the birthplace of negative emotions like fear, guilt, and shame, it’s imperative for feeling joy, belonging, and love.

Boredom is beneficial in that it triggers us to search for meaning. Despite often being thought of as a mundane, passive emotion, boredom is much more. It’s not a single emotion but an expansive spectrum of emotions related to one’s desire for a meaningful life. And it can be a strong motivator for making positive changes to your life. Learn more about how boredom's therapeutic benefits.

Psychotherapy and emotional growth can be akin to some of the ebb and flow of a yoga practice. By pairing therapy with yoga, you can see improved results. These practices grow on each other, helping you to move your lives in a more mindful and value-driven direction.

I’ve been in practice for about 15 years, working with the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, or TLAP, and many people in the legal field, specifically around depression, addiction, and anxiety. I’m going to speak with you today about the shadow side of the legal profession as well as some of the signs and symptoms of addiction and depression.

If you are struggling with depression, take a look at the video from GoodTherapy.org. The following is based on an actual case of a man who woke up one day and couldn't stop crying.

When you hear the word psychotherapy, you may balk at the thought of being a patient. Think again.

In Jungian psychology, the basic assumption is that the personal unconscious (ideas, feelings, or attitudes outside of our conscious awareness) are a potent part of the human psyche.

Most of us experience feelings of anxiety at some point in our lives. We may feel worried about a job interview, attending an event where we won’t know anyone, or getting lost on an upcoming trip. Occasional, mild anxiety is natural; but if your anxiety is severe, ongoing, and/or prevents you from fully engaging in life, it may be time to seek additional support.

There are many different approaches to counseling, but a good counselor makes every effort to get to know you. A good counselor shows empathy and concern and gets out of their own way so that you can do the work that you came to do. A good counselor isn't a perfect person, but they're someone who's supportive, engaging and offers a valuable, professional opinion.