Therapy in Austin TX – Page 2 – Alex Barnette Counseling

October 20, 2020

Couples Counseling Divorce Counseling Individual Counseling Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX Uncategorized0Quick Tips for a Smoother Visit With Your In-Laws

As we enter the season of family time and togetherness, many couples are already bracing themselves for that yearly visit to their in-laws. I want to instill some hope in the potential that you and your partner don't have to just endure these visits. With a little more intentionality and effort, I strongly believe that you and your partner might be able to find some calm in the chaos. You might even be able to laugh about it all!

by Alex Barnette

July 15, 2020

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Couples Counseling Divorce Counseling Individual Counseling Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX0What does it mean to have some healthy entitlement in therapy?

I’ve learned the most from my therapists and supervisors when I’ve caught them being human, and I think all of us deserve a little more leeway than usual during the current craziness. But make no mistake–therapists have a duty to maintain a certain level of professionalism for the space to be therapeutic. At times it...

by Alex Barnette

May 25, 2020

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Couples Counseling Individual Counseling Life Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX0Dos and Don’ts of Getting Your Partner’s Attention

The way you approach each other matters! When you’re trying to get your partner’s attention, you want to make sure you’re not immediately sending them into threat-mode. Here are some suggestions for getting your partner’s attention in a loving way: Use nicknames: Stan Tatkin says yelling their name sends us back to childhood and makes...

by Alex Barnette

April 23, 2020

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Health Individual Counseling Life Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX Uncategorized0Look for the Small Wins

Right now there seems to be some collective hopelessness and fatigue sinking in, and it’s times like these I’m reminded I’ve had a lot of practice with trudging through hopelessness in my work as a therapist. I’ve learned that there are 5 things that help me to feel inspired again when I’m feeling hopeless: ...

by Alex Barnette

March 18, 2020

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Couples Counseling Divorce Counseling Health Individual Counseling Life Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX0Coping with COVID-19

As we all attempt to make sense of COVID-19 and attempt to cope with the uncertainty it brings, I wanted to share some of the free flow thoughts that have been circling in my head the past few days. 1. The future may be unpredictable, but we tend to respond in predictable ways. Yes,...

by Alex Barnette

February 20, 2020

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Couples Counseling Divorce Counseling Health Life Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX Uncategorized0Why Sometimes Bath Time is a Two-Person Job: (This isn’t a post about equality)

If you’re a parent, I don’t need to tell you that there are a million little things to do for your kid or kids everyday. Rather than go through each task, chore, etc. I’ve noticed that most couples seem to do a generalized overview of who does what and that becomes the status quo until...

by Alex Barnette

December 30, 2019

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Couples Counseling Divorce Counseling Individual Counseling Life Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX2The Relationship Comes First

The most common feedback I get from couples is how helpful it is to start thinking in terms of what their RELATIONSHIP needs. Most people tend to think of relationships as a balance between you and me. I’m either selfish or selfless. What Stan Tatkin, founder of PACT, suggests is that the “you or me”...

by Alex Barnette

December 29, 2019

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Career Health Individual Counseling Life Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX Uncategorized0Two Key Reasons Exercise Shouldn’t Replace Therapy

I’ve gone back and forth on this idea for a long time. Sometimes you just need a break from therapy. Sometimes it’s easier to justify making time for exercise than it is to justify therapy. You might find yourself thinking, “You know, running, yoga, etc. is basically the same thing”. Sometimes I have the same...

by Alex Barnette

December 17, 2019

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Health Individual Counseling Life Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX2Finding Comfort in Times of Grief

It’s been years since my Grandma Aki passed and sometimes the grief still catches me off guard. I think this is mostly because there were a lot of parts to grieve—her as a person and our relationship, her role as the glue and comedic relief in my family and the unconditional supporter of everyone, the...

by Alex Barnette

December 8, 2019

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Couples Counseling Life Marriage Therapy in Austin Therapy in Austin TX TX0Make Room for Empathy: You can both feel scared.

Having a partner for life means going through life together. And life can be freaking scary. Career instability, health issues, miscarriages, becoming parents, deaths in the family, addiction, getting older, these are all things that make you go 😰. Sometimes we need a parent who’s “got this” and knows what to do, but sometimes we...

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