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(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) There’s a particular way some kids and teens sit in our office when culture plays a big role in their lives. They’re careful with their words, almost as if they’re sorting through two sets of rules before speaking. One set for home, another for the rest of the world. We see this often with kids and teens who love the

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Not every couple comes to therapy because things are falling apart. Some come simply to maintain connection, navigate evolving roles, or strengthen their bond  before stressors arise. Others arrive during heightened tension—communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, or conflict that seems to spiral without en

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Neurodiverse partnerships, where one or both partners identify as neurodivergent, bring incredible richness, creativity, and perspective to a relationship. At the same time, they can present unique challenges in communication, emotional attunement, and daily life management. Many couples in neurodiverse partnerships

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) In some families, terms like “boundaries” or “personal space” don’t really exist. Expectations about respect, responsibility, and behavior are passed down from generation to generation, often unspoken but deeply felt. At The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health, we see how these unspoken rules, coupled wi

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Parenting can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with moments that leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted, or even doubting yourself. At The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health, we often see families caught in cycles of conflict, yelling over homework, arguing about screen time, or negotiating routi

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients from all over Texas) Some afternoons, when a teen sits down with us, the conversation doesn’t start with words. It starts with the way their backpack hits the floor a little too heavily, or the way they let out a breath they didn’t know they were holding. By the time they say “school is fine,” it’s already clear it isn’t. We’ve noticed that a lot of

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Navigating social relationships can be challenging for adolescents and young adults, especially for those who are socially anxious, neurodivergent, or have struggled to find a sense of belonging. At The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health, we often see young clients who want to connect more confidently w

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Blended families and co-parenting situations can be some of the most rewarding yet challenging family structures. At The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health, we see parents and children navigating a complex web of relationships, expectations, and emotions. Whether you are co-parenting after separation or

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Sometimes, a parent comes to us and says something that stops us in our tracks. “It’s like we don’t even know our child anymore.” That feeling is at the heart of what families experience when a child develops Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). One day, a child may seem like themselves: playful, p

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood are often described as some of life’s most joyful moments, yet many parents quietly discover that alongside the joy comes exhaustion, anxiety, and sometimes a sense of being completely unmoored. It is not unusual for parents to feel guilt for experiencing anything less than pure

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Feeling lonely in today’s world can be confusing. We are constantly “connected” through social media, dating apps, and online communities, yet many people still experience a sense of isolation, disconnection, or frustration when it comes to forming meaningful relationships. Whether you are reentering the dating scene

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) There are afternoons at our practice when a child or teen settles into their session across from us, and it becomes clear that the online world has been tugging on them all day. Their phone might sit facedown on the cushion beside them, but their attention keeps drifting toward it in these subtle, almost involuntary

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) Living with a chronic health condition or disability often means navigating a life filled with unpredictability, physical limitations, and ongoing medical appointments. At The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health, we see firsthand the unique mental and emotional challenges this can bring. It is common to

(From the lens of The Highland Center for Mental and Behavioral Health  - a Dallas-based therapy practice that welcomes clients and patients from all over Texas) There is no manual for what happens when a child’s personality, mood, and behaviors shift almost overnight. For parents, the experience can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff, unsure if the ground beneath will hold. Many describe a deep, gnawing worry that they are failing their child, or that the family they