Atascosa Counseling and Consultation Services

Atascosa Counseling and Consultation Services Counseling & Consultation services for adolescents and adults located in Atascosa County. https://secure.simplepractice.com/monarch/clinicians/1158639

Anxiety Tool: “2-Minute Pattern Interrupt”When anxiety spirals, try a 2-minute interrupt:Look for:5 things you see4 thin...
02/28/2026

Anxiety Tool: “2-Minute Pattern Interrupt”

When anxiety spirals, try a 2-minute interrupt:
Look for:
5 things you see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste
Back to the present. Back to your body. 🌿

ADHD & Relationships: Forgetting ≠ Not CaringADHD reminder (for couples + families):Forgetting a task is not always forg...
02/27/2026

ADHD & Relationships: Forgetting ≠ Not Caring

ADHD reminder (for couples + families):
Forgetting a task is not always forgetting you.
Helpful swap:
“You never listen” ➜ “Can we write this down so it sticks?”
Teamwork beats blame. 🧠🤝

Teen Parent Tip: Ask, Don’t AccuseTalking to teens about dating? Try this:Instead of “Are you sure they’re good for you?...
02/26/2026

Teen Parent Tip: Ask, Don’t Accuse

Talking to teens about dating? Try this:
Instead of “Are you sure they’re good for you?”
Say: “How do you feel when you’re with them?”
Curiosity keeps the door open. 🚪💛

🎬 Pop Culture Wednesday: Let’s Talk Trauma BondsIf you’ve watched Tell Me Lies, you’ve probably felt it — the pull, the ...
02/25/2026

🎬 Pop Culture Wednesday: Let’s Talk Trauma Bonds

If you’ve watched Tell Me Lies, you’ve probably felt it — the pull, the confusion, the intensity that keeps the cycle going even when it’s clearly unhealthy.

In this week’s article, Chelsea Reed-Lahey, M.A. breaks down narcissistic injury and trauma bonds through a psychological lens — and yes, we’re using pop culture to make it make sense.

Why is it so hard to walk away?
Why does distance sometimes feel worse before it feels better?
Why can logic say “this isn’t good” while your nervous system still feels attached?

This isn’t about labeling people.
It’s about understanding patterns — especially when attachment, unpredictability, and intermittent reinforcement are involved.

If Tell Me Lies made you think, “Why does this feel so real?” — this piece explains why.

👉 Read here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/chelseareedlahey/p/narcissistic-injury-trauma-bonds?r=6nnvjt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Communication: The 3-Part ApologyA real apology has 3 parts:“I’m sorry for ____.”“It makes sense you feel ____.”“Next ti...
02/25/2026

Communication: The 3-Part Apology

A real apology has 3 parts:
“I’m sorry for ____.”
“It makes sense you feel ____.”
“Next time I will ____.”

That’s how trust grows back. 🌱

🏡 Ethical Practice in a Small TownWhen you live and work in a small community, boundaries aren’t theoretical — they’re l...
02/24/2026

🏡 Ethical Practice in a Small Town

When you live and work in a small community, boundaries aren’t theoretical — they’re lived.

You see clients at the grocery store.
Your kids go to school together.
You share churches, events, and mutual friends.

In this piece, Chelsea Reed-Lahey, M.A. explores what ethical practice really looks like when privacy, dual relationships, and community overlap are part of daily life.

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about intentionality, transparency, and protecting client dignity in spaces where everyone knows everyone.

For anyone curious about how therapists navigate confidentiality in small communities — this offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look.

Read here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/chelseareedlahey/p/ethical-practice-in-a-small-townwhen?r=6nnvjt&utm_medium=ios

In small towns, trust isn’t optional. It’s foundational.

ADHD & Emotions ADHD isn’t just attention—it can affect emotional intensity too.If feelings hit fast and big, you’re not...
02/24/2026

ADHD & Emotions

ADHD isn’t just attention—it can affect emotional intensity too.
If feelings hit fast and big, you’re not “too much.” You may need better tools. 🧠🌊
Save this if it fits.

🌈 This Week’s Giveaway: Kindness Matters CardsOne kind word can change someone’s entire day.This week we’re sharing “Kin...
02/23/2026

🌈 This Week’s Giveaway: Kindness Matters Cards

One kind word can change someone’s entire day.

This week we’re sharing “Kindness Matters” cards — small reminders that simple acts of kindness still go a long way.

Take one to:
💛 keep in your wallet
💛 tuck into your child’s lunchbox

Kindness doesn’t require a grand gesture.
Sometimes it’s just a smile, a thank you, or letting someone merge in traffic.

Let’s make kindness contagious this week.

Depression Support: “Do the Next Small Thing”If depression is heavy today, don’t aim for perfect.Aim for next.Next showe...
02/22/2026

Depression Support: “Do the Next Small Thing”

If depression is heavy today, don’t aim for perfect.
Aim for next.
Next shower. Next bite. Next text back. Next breath.
You’re not lazy—you’re carrying a lot. 💙

Couples Mini-Date (No Money Needed)Connection doesn’t need a big plan.Try a 20-minute mini-date:☕ sit with a drink📵 phon...
02/21/2026

Couples Mini-Date (No Money Needed)
Connection doesn’t need a big plan.
Try a 20-minute mini-date:
☕ sit with a drink
📵 phones away
❓ each answer: “What’s been on your mind lately?”
Small moments build strong relationships.

RAK Week Wrap: Kindness + BoundariesKindness week reminder: boundaries are kind.You can be caring and say:“I can’t do th...
02/20/2026

RAK Week Wrap: Kindness + Boundaries
Kindness week reminder: boundaries are kind.
You can be caring and say:
“I can’t do that, but I hope it goes well.”
That’s not rude. That’s healthy. 🤍

RAK Week Day 5: The “Assume a Story” ResetQuick kindness reset:Before you react, try: “I wonder what they’re carrying to...
02/20/2026

RAK Week Day 5: The “Assume a Story” Reset
Quick kindness reset:
Before you react, try: “I wonder what they’re carrying today.”
It doesn’t excuse bad behavior—but it can soften your stress response. 🌿

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Pleasanton, TX
78064

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+18305801551

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