June is Men’s Mental Health Month and an important time to raise awareness about the need for more men to seek support and treatment of their mental health symptoms. Studies continue to reflect that most men associate seeking assistance for a psychological or emotional problem with shame or weakness. For…
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A Forever Bond: Emotional Support Animals
Those of us with pet companions often feel a sense of comfort and happiness in the company of our furry, feathered, or finned family members. There’s plenty of research that shows that our pets really do have a positive and healing impact on our lives and can be beneficial in…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May was established as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. To commemorate the awareness month, Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) joins thousands of organizations, providers, supporters, families and…
Psychotherapy & Counseling: Getting the Tools We Need
When I am asked by new patients to explain the process of psychotherapy, I like to use the example of someone trying to complete a goal, solve a problem, make a repair, or strengthen a foundation, but doesn’t have all the tools needed to complete the job. They have tried their…
Behavioral Health Virtual Visits Now Available
May is Mental Health Month. Taking care of our mental health is now more important than ever. Lone Star Virtual Visits are available for mental health, family medicine and pediatric appointments. It's important to remember; we are all in this together and our mental health is a priority. Call 877-800-5722…
Dealing With Holiday Blues
Written by Harry Livesay, LCSW Division Head of Therapy Services Lone Star Circle of Care Once again the holidays are here—a time to spend with friends and family, sharing gifts and laughter -- and for some, feeling blue or depressed. For some people, the holiday season can be a very…
Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders and Finding Solutions
Written By: Harry Livesay, LCSW, Division Head Experts really don’t know exactly what causes panic attacks. Some research indicates that a trigger could be messages from childhood that made the person view the world as unsafe place. Dealing with the early death of a loved one, growing up in a…
Connect the Dots
Written by: Kathleen Moore LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor Lone Star Circle of Care President, Bluebonnet Counseling Association (Chapter of the Texas Counseling Association) Connect the Dots Connection is a strong value that I wish everyone in the world could believe in and make happen. No matter how isolated or alone or…
Strength Based Therapy: What is it and why do we need it?
submitted by Dydia Burnside, LCSW Assistant Director of Therapy Services A few years ago I read a news article about a college student who was in a coma after being the sole survivor of a small plane accident in which his father died. Several years before this accident both father…
Book Review: The Mindful Prescription for Adult ADHD
by Harry Livesay, LCSW The Mindful Prescription for Adult ADHD is a book out by Dr. Lidia Zylowska. Dr. Zylowska has put together an eight point plan to integrate mindfulness meditation to improve focus and emotional regulation. Her book is grounded in research and is full of references looking at…