Bailey is a counselor in our Austin, TX office. She provides therapy in person as well as online to residents of Texas.

Procrastination often connects to discomfort, not disinterest. When a task feels overwhelming, confusing, or tied to pressure, your brain tries to protect you by avoiding it. This can look like putting it off, staying busy with unrelated tasks, or convincing yourself that you work better at the last minute.

The winter holidays are here. Maybe you're thinking about bringing your partner home for the first time. Maybe you're navigating family gatherings while not being out. Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to handle the misgendering that happens every year. These situations are tricky. They require strategy, boundaries, and sometimes a lot of patience with yourself.

For BIPOC individuals, it is essential to work with a therapist who understands their experiences. Historical trauma, discrimination, and cultural differences often shape mental health, and these factors should be acknowledged in therapy.

While others may feel excitement about family traditions, those carrying emotional trauma might feel anxious, disconnected, or even guilty for not sharing that same sense of joy. Trauma does not disappear because the calendar says it is time to celebrate. Instead, the pressures and emotional triggers of the holidays can make unhealed wounds more visible.

Anxiety looks different for everyone, and what feels supportive to one person may feel overwhelming to another. Still, there are some clear and compassionate ways to show up for someone struggling with anxiety that can make a genuine difference.

Worried about your upcoming holidays? Do you have family conflicts or stressful relationships? You deserve to protect your peace. Here's how.

Many people with ADHD find that behavioral tools, structure, and lifestyle changes make a real difference. The key is learning how to work with your brain rather than against it.

Trauma causes more than just an emotional wound. It is an experience that changes how the brain processes information, manages stress, and interacts with the world. When someone experiences trauma, the brain does not simply move on. Instead, it adapts for survival. These adaptations can be protective in the moment but often lead to long-term emotional and physical consequences.