Ricky Waite, LCSW

11/18/2025

Ready to find your calm? 🧘‍♀️ My new video guides you through “Box Breathing,” a simple yet powerful technique for managing anxiety. This exercise can help reduce stress hormones and bring your nervous system into balance, leaving you feeling more centered. Watch the video and click the link in my bio to learn how Box Breathing can help get you through the holidays in my latest blog post “Finding Peace at the Table: Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Healthy Boundaries!”

11/12/2025

Feeling the holiday stress creeping in? 😅 You’re not alone! While family gatherings should be a source of connection, they can sometimes feel like a pressure cooker, pulling us back into old roles we’ve outgrown.

This is why Healthy Boundaries are your superpower for finding peace at the holiday table. They are an act of self-respect that lets you show up authentically without sacrificing your mental health.

Our latest article is your essential blueprint for navigating this season. It breaks down the 3 P’s for setting proactive boundaries:

* Plan Your Exit & Entry (Logistical)
* Pre-Script Your Responses (Conversational)
* Protect Your Emotional Energy (Emotional/Grey Rock)

🧘 Quick Stress Combat Tip:
Before you walk in (or when you need a 5-minute break), try Box Breathing to instantly regulate your nervous system:

* Breathe in for 4 seconds.
* Hold for 4 seconds.
* Exhale for 4 seconds.
* Hold for 4 seconds.

Repeat 3-4 times!

➡️ Tap the link in bio to read the full article: Finding Peace at the Table: Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Healthy Boundaries

11/05/2025

I have openings for new clients - I have virtual and in-person appointments for adults (18+) living in Texas. In-person appointments take place in Austin, TX. If my full fee is cost prohibitive, I offer reduced fees. Looking for a therapist? I offer a 15 minute consultation.

contact me today- www.rickywaiteconsulting.com

11/05/2025

The annual transition to Standard Time often brings a wave of fatigue, irritability, and disrupted sleep patterns. While many people view the extra hour of sleep as a welcome change, the shift can have a significant impact on mental health and overall well-being.

Everyone responds to the time change differently. If you find yourself struggling, reach out to a mental health professional for support.

11/05/2025

The annual transition to Standard Time often brings a wave of fatigue, irritability, and disrupted sleep patterns. While many people view the extra hour of sleep as a welcome change, the shift can have a significant impact on mental health and overall well-being.

Everyone responds to the time change differently. If you find yourself struggling, reach out to a mental health professional for support.

The annual transition to Standard Time often brings a wave of fatigue, irritability, and disrupted sleep patterns. While many people view the extra hour of sleep as a welcome change, the shift can have a significant impact on mental health and overall well-being.The Science Behind the Sleep ShiftOur...

10/06/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety? You're not alone. Our new blog post offers a different perspective: a strengths-based approach to finding your inner anchor. Learn how to tap into the tools you already have to manage your mental health. Find the link in our bio!

Healing is a journey, and like any journey, it’s easier when you recognize the map you've already created for yourself. A strengths-based approach empowers you to see that the tools for managing your mental health are already within you. You are the expert on your own life.

09/09/2025

Hey Starfleet! Even the most ambitious ensigns and heroic captains need to check in with their mental health. Starfleet’s a big place, and sometimes it’s tough to navigate the mundane and the extraordinary. Just like the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos, it’s okay to admit you’re a work in progress.

This Star Trek Day, take a moment for yourself and remember that seeking help is a sign of strength, not a sign of failure. Whether you are a Lower Decker or part of the Bridge Crew, it’s natural to feel a little overwhelmed.

For guidance on your personal mission to better mental health, check out rickywaiteconsulting.com.

Live Long and Prosper, and take care of your mind along the way.

09/02/2025

Feeling stressed or anxious? Many of us reach for a drink for a quick fix, but that temporary calm often comes at a cost to our mental well-being. 📉 Alcohol can actually worsen anxiety, deepen depressive symptoms, and for those with ADHD, intensify challenges with focus and emotional regulation.

But there's good news! 🎉 More people are embracing sober living and non-alcoholic options, choosing clarity and stability. It's a powerful step towards a healthier you!

Ready to explore healthier coping strategies and navigate social pressures with confidence? Our latest article dives deep into the link between alcohol and mental health, and offers practical tips for your sober journey.

Click the link in bio to read more and discover how to thrive! 👇

Ever wonder how alcohol truly impacts your mind, especially with ADHD? This post explores why many are going sober, the social hurdles of ditching drinks, and tips for navigating emotions and peer pressure. Discover how sobriety can be a game-changer for your mental well-being.

08/12/2025

08/01/2025

Navigating a big life change? 🌪️ It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, whether it’s a new job, a breakup, or a move. Even positive changes can bring unexpected stress!

This article explores how therapy isn’t just for mental health conditions—it’s a powerful tool for navigating life’s transitions. 🧭 A therapist can help you:

• Understand your emotions: Untangle feelings of grief, fear, or excitement without judgment.

•Develop new coping skills: Learn practical strategies to manage stress and build resilience.

• Reframe challenges: Turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Therapy helps you invest in your emotional intelligence and emerge stronger on the other side. 💪

Ready to learn more? Tap the link in our bio to read the full article!

https://www.rickywaiteconsulting.com/post/navigating-life-transitions-how-therapy-can-support-major-life-changes

08/01/2025

Navigating a big life change? 🌪️ It's normal to feel overwhelmed, whether it's a new job, a breakup, or a move. Even positive changes can bring unexpected stress!

This post explores how therapy isn't just for mental health conditions—it's a powerful tool for navigating life's transitions. 🧭 A therapist can help you:

• Understand your emotions: Untangle feelings of grief, fear, or excitement without judgment.

• Develop new coping skills: Learn practical strategies to manage stress and build resilience.

• Reframe challenges: Turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Therapy helps you invest in your emotional intelligence and emerge stronger on the other side. 💪

Ready to learn more? Tap below to read the full article!

Life changes are tough. Whether it's a career pivot, divorce, or relocation, therapy offers a safe space to process emotions, develop new coping skills, and rebuild your sense of self. Discover how professional support can help you navigate transitions and emerge stronger.

07/09/2025

Beyond individual struggles, our mental health is deeply shaped by society. 🌍 Discover how systemic issues like discrimination and economic inequality impact well-being, and how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs helps us understand this critical link.

Read our latest blog post: "Understanding the Impact of Systemic Issues on Mental Health."

Beyond individual coping, systemic issues profoundly impact mental health. Discrimination, economic inequality, and lack of social justice prevent basic needs from being met, hindering well-being. Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy shows how foundational unmet needs block self-fulfillment. Addressing....