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Out of Network — Por Lourdes Valdés, PhD Si alguna vez has mirado tu tarjeta de seguro y te has preguntado qué significa realmente “beneficios fuera de la red” para ti, no estás solo. Es una de las preguntas más comunes que escucho de mis clientes — y es una buena pregunta, porque entender […]

Beneficios Fuera de la Red en Terapia: Guía Sencilla

July 23, 2026 in Blog by Lourdes Valdes

parent kneeling to hand a lunch container to a child wearing a backpack in the kitchen before school — Por Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. En Katy, muchos ya están comprando lo que sus hijos necesitan para la escuela y tachando cosas de su lista. Otros están paralizados, viendo llegar el nuevo año escolar como un tren que sienten que no pueden detener. Si te identificas con esto último, aquí va […]

Ansiedad por el Regreso a Clases: Consejos por Edad

July 18, 2026 in Anxiety / Blog by Lourdes Valdes

parent kneeling to hand a lunch container to a child wearing a backpack in the kitchen before school — By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. All over Katy, some parents are already deep into back-to-school shopping, checking things off a list. Others are frozen, watching the new school year approach like a train they’re not ready for. If that’s you, here’s the good news: there’s still time, and you don’t have […]

Easing Back-to-School Anxiety, Grade by Grade

July 18, 2026 in Anxiety / Blog by Lourdes Valdes

Out of Network — By Lourdes Valdes, PhD If you’ve ever looked at your insurance card and wondered what “out-of-network benefits” actually means for you, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions I hear from clients — and it’s a good one to ask, because understanding your benefits can make therapy […]

Using Your Out-of-Network Benefits for Therapy: A Simple Guide

July 13, 2026 in Blog / Insurance by Lourdes Valdes

Por Lourdes Valdés, PhD Katy y el oeste de Houston no dejan de crecer, y con ese crecimiento llega una riqueza cultural enorme. Aquí viven familias de muchos orígenes distintos, incluyendo muchísimos latinos con historias, tradiciones y raíces muy diferentes entre sí. Y en medio de toda esa diversidad, el […]

La Importancia de un Consultorio de Psicología Bilingüe en Katy ...

March 24, 2026 in Blog by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdes, PhD In a diverse and growing community like Katy and West Houston, language matters deeply. This part of the Houston area is home to many individuals and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, including Spanish-speakers from many different countries and traditions. For that reason, being […]

What It Truly Means to Be a Bilingual Psychology Practice ...

March 6, 2026 in Blog / cultural diversity by Lourdes Valdes

By Lourdes Valdés, Ph.D. When your college student comes home for winter break, it’s so normal to imagine it will feel easy—like slipping back into something familiar. There’s a sweet moment many families look forward to: the hug at the door, the familiar laugh from down the hall, the sense […]

Winter Break “Re-entry”: When Your College Student Comes Home

December 14, 2025 in Blog / young adult by Lourdes Valdes

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. People are social by nature. From childhood through adulthood, our relationships shape our emotional world, our capacity for empathy, and how we see ourselves. Healthy relationships don’t just support emotional growth — they also boost our physical health, offering protection against illness and improving overall well-being. […]

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 clinicians plan a thorough ADHD evaluation, they usually include several key pieces: a clinical interview with the individual and family, standardized rating scales completed by parents and teachers, a physical exam, academic testing, and assessments of executive functioning and attention. But one piece is often […]

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