Chandler Lowther, LPC

09/25/2025

The next person we want to celebrate and spotlight is Angela Morgan!
Angela was a fast friend because I never had to wonder what version of her I would get that day; she always radiates kindness and positivity.
Angela is the warm cup of coffee on a freezing cold day to so many, and will continue to be that while she serves at Restoration in the Pines Counseling and Wellness. She is accepting new clients and can be reached at 936-630-2024.

09/24/2025

Just because you get the green light from your doctor to "resume normal life" at six weeks postpartum does not mean that you should feel "normal" or feel rushed to get that way. It can take up to a year or even longer for a woman to fully recover and begin to feel like herself again. It may take up to:

8 weeks or more to stop bleeding
6-12 months for your hormones to stabilize
6-12 months to stop losing hair and stabilize
a year or more for your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles to "go back to normal"
6 months to 18 years to ever sleep again (kidding)
And so much more...

Let's normalize not bouncing back in a world that makes us feel like we have to do it all and do it quickly. This journey is not linear, and we should be kind to ourselves during one of the most vulnerable times that a woman will experience.

09/19/2025

Spotlight for providers at Restoration in the Pines Counseling and Wellness starts with Meredyth Byrd!

If you enjoy pure sunshine, Mrs. Meredyth Byrd would be a great fit for you! She is like the smell of a fall-scented candle that makes you feel at home, and she loves working with kids and teens.

She accepts most major insurance plans and is currently accepting new clients. She can be reached by office phone at 936-630-2024.

09/16/2025

When I was being trained as a lifeguard in college, one of the first things we were taught was that you do not tell someone what they are not supposed to do, but instead what they are expected to do. If a child is running, you would blow your whistle and direct them to "walk" instead of saying "no running."

We are quick to correct our kids (myself included), but we often fail to tell them what they should be doing instead of what they are currently doing. If a child sneezes and you, as the parent, say, "And what do we say?"... it is very likely their little brain is thinking the same thing, "... hmm, what do we say?". A more appropriate response would be to model the expected behavior and playfully say, "Excuse me," and let them mimic you.

A little Monday reminder that children don't need constant correction, but they do need constant teaching and guiding that comes from a place of love.

09/10/2025

Big changes for the month of September ! Thankful for the amazing experience I have already had, and the fun to come!

09/04/2025

If I don’t respond to your message or email, I apologize. My family is on a much needed little getaway. All business will go back to normal on Monday. Sorry in advance for the late response🤍

08/26/2025

Continuation from last week's post.

I had a friend reach out and say, "But I feel like I did grow out of my unwanted behavior". Totally fair to discuss. When we dug a little bit deeper into her personal experience, she realized that she is 32 and still has the same feelings, but just deals with them in a different, unhealthy way that is more acceptable, but that she does not like.

With permission from my friend, I will use her as an example:
If you have a child who is hitting their younger sibling(s), and they eventually stop hitting them, it would be fair to think they fall into the "they grew out of it" category. But when you dig deeper (in my friend's case), you learn that although they may not hit their siblings anymore, they are instead yelling at their siblings and their classmates several times a week, causing her to get in trouble at school and home. Now, as a 32-year-old, she doesn't yell or hit, but she does slam doors and throw up walls when it comes to having hard discussions with those she is close to because nobody ever taught her how to deal with feeling disappointed in a healthy way.

-SO-
They could have either grown out of "it" or adapted to use a more acceptable negative coping skill. Food for thought for the beginning of the work week.

08/23/2025

Don't rely on someone who asked Doctor Google

08/13/2025

Some people are playing checkers, while most of the time, parents are playing chess. Some people won't get it, but it's not our job to teach them. It's our job to develop healthy children who will one day be adults, not satisfy the people who don't see the big picture.

Respectfully, if you wouldn't take advice from them, don't be bothered when they disagree with how you are parenting or guiding your family.

08/12/2025

08/07/2025

I have a few openings and will be accepting new clients during the month of August. Take a look at my Psychology Today profile or PM me with questions. I accept most major insurances and offer virtual appointments if needed. If I am not a good fit for you, I will help you find someone who is!
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1260251

07/29/2025

I have had numerous parents tell me this exact phrase about why they are bringing their child to counseling. After getting to know the child and the situation better, it is made clear to me that the parent and the child are speaking different languages. The leading from the parent is often rooted in love, but it goes nowhere other than into another fight. It is really common for people to parent the way that they were raised, but our children are different than us, and need to be parented differently as well. Don't parent out of embarrassment; learn your child's language so you can crack the code and build the relationship that you have been longing for.