Mindful Musings

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. The devastating Central Texas floods of July 2025 have become one of the most tragic natural disasters in Texas history. The severe flooding in the Kerr County/Kerrville/Hunt area has already claimed over 100 lives—many of them children attending a summer camp. Though the flooding occurred miles […]

After the Disaster: Supporting Children and Families Through the Central ...

July 6, 2025 in Blog / pediatric psychology by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. María, an active adolescent, has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. She is having difficulty eating the right foods, taking her insulin, and monitoring her blood sugar. Max, who is 18-months old, has begun to eat less and less. As a result, he is now considerably underweight […]

Pediatric Psychology: Compassionate Care for Children’s Health

July 1, 2025 in Blog / pediatric psychology by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. Human beings are naturally wired for connection. From childhood through adulthood, our relationships deeply shape our emotional world, our capacity for empathy, and how we view ourselves. Healthy relationships don’t just support emotional growth. They also boost our physical health by offering protection against illness and […]

Group Therapy Helps Kids and Teens Build Stronger Connections

June 24, 2025 in Blog / Group therapy by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. As a psychologist, I get many calls each week with specific and important questions: Do you see children? Do you take insurance? Are you accepting new clients? When someone reaches out with questions like these, I’m always glad to return the call as soon as I […]

Why I Don’t Say Too Much on Voicemail — And ...

June 4, 2025 in Blog / Privacy by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, PhD When we think about what should be included in a thorough ADHD evaluation, most clinicians and experts highlight several key components. These typically include a detailed clinical interview with both the individual and their family, standardized rating scales of symptoms (such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression) […]

Could It Be Sleep? The Crucial Step Often Missed in ...

February 28, 2025 in ADHD / Blog by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. Therapy confidentiality in the age of AI is facing new challenges. At a time when technology seems to be everywhere, it’s no surprise that some therapists have begun recording therapy sessions to generate AI-driven notes. These recorded files are then transcribed and analyzed by software programs […]

Recording Therapy Sessions: Not the Choice for Me

February 2, 2025 in Blog / Privacy by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. Thanksgiving is coming quickly and the winter holidays are just around the corner. The holidays are a time of great joy but sometimes, they can also be a time of anxiety and sadness. Oftentimes, we feel alone, and we miss loved ones. While holidays are not […]

Giving Thanks Makes Us Happier

November 11, 2022 in Blog / Gratitude / Happiness by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. As parents, one of our most important jobs is to work ourselves out of a job. And a big part of that often involves encouraging our children towards more independence in solving their own problems. Problem-solving is often not easy. Impulsivity, a strong tendency to […]

Encouraging Children to Solve Their Own Problems

June 18, 2022 in Blog / Problem-Solving by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. For Samantha to study, her notebook must be exactly aligned with the edge of the desk. She must line up all books on her desk in height order. Her pens and pencils must be lying down next to one another, and they must be aligned […]

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Responds Well to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

February 13, 2022 in Anxiety / Blog / OCD by Lourdes Valdes

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