Julia Hoke, Ph.D., Psychologist

09/17/2025

For parents or professionals!

08/26/2025

It’s that time of year . . . when kids are exhausted by the demands of staying regulated all day at school and then fall apart when they get home. After-school restraint collapse is common, especially early in the school year. The Child Psych Podcast has a great episode on what parents can do to help support kids during that often tough after-school period.

We’re really excited this this landmark, 100th episode to share with you. And this has been a very hot topic in the media for us and blog entries and

05/02/2025

APA supports access to evidence-based psychological care and treatment for transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary children, teens, and adults. Treatment decisions should be made jointly by parents or guardians, medical and psychological experts, and young people themselves.

Read more: https://at.apa.org/17k

02/13/2025

I’ve been trying to hit the trails once a week because for me, walks in nature equal self-care. What’s your favorite way to take care of yourself during tough or stressful times?

01/10/2025

Over the past year, I have enjoyed making “inspiration stones” as a final session activity. Clients choose a few of their core values from lists we’ve created during our work together. For these stones, we used paint markers, including some fun metallic shades.

01/02/2025

I loved this piece from psychologist Amber Groomes (whom I supervised many years ago at the Austin Child Guidance Center).

If you are a woman feeling anxious and angry in the aftermath of the election, you are not alone. In the days since November 4th, women have reported feeling anxiety, anger, sadness, and even hopelessness. Instead of engaging in actions based on fear, we can practice choosing behaviors that support....

12/13/2024

To clarify: This is MY collage. My client created their own.

A very wise therapist friend recently reminded me that it’s ok to go slow and meet clients where they’re at. This is the collage I created during a session with a very quiet and reticent teen client—who talked more today than in any other session ❤️

12/06/2024

I am moving to a new office in January 2025. I'll be at 1500 W. 38th St, Suite 31. I am looking forward to getting my new office set up with spaces for both assessment and therapy. Speaking of assessment, I have openings starting on January 7. If you are looking for an assessment for your child or teen--or want to refer one of your therapy clients--I'd love to help out!

11/22/2024

This is great advice for parents of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth ❤️

Learn how to support trans and nonbinary youth with practical tips for families, educators, and allies. Discover resources from Out Youth to create safe, affirming spaces where young people can thrive.

10/08/2024

Good advice! One of my young clients found this message in a recent fortune cookie and brought it to our session today ❤️

09/09/2024

As a therapist who uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I often talk to my clients about emotions as “messengers” or ask, “What is this feeling telling you?” Viewing emotions as messengers can make it easier for us to accept them—instead of struggling with them. When you stop struggling against tough emotions, you may find it easier to pursue what really matters to you! If you want to learn more about ACT, this video is a great introduction: https://youtu.be/3TTv6Faep54?si=GQxXNNADgRk8XYdW

08/29/2024

Here are some great recommendations for dealing with parenting stress. I particularly love the suggestions about reframing, self-compassion, and “micro-breaks.” ❤️

Parenting, while rewarding, brings significant challenges and stress, often leading to burnout. This article explores parental burnout, its impact, and offers practical advice from psychologists on managing stress and finding support.