Worley Behavioral Health

04/19/2026

Sharing from TCK Hub.

“Where are you from?”
Sounds simple; until it’s not.

The term “Third Culture Kid” (TCK) was introduced by Ruth Hill Useem after noticing that some kids don’t fully belong to one culture…or another.

So they build their own.

A “third culture.”

According to David C. Po***ck and Ruth Van Reken, TCKs grow up across cultures - connected to many, claimed by none.

Military • Diplomats • Missionaries • Global business • NGOs • International education

It’s not confusion.
It’s complexity.

What has “home” meant for you over time?

Grateful to be part of this space.

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04/10/2026

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to connect with a few clinicians here in Texas who left a strong impression on me.

What stood out wasn’t just their credentials; it was how they approached the work.

They asked thoughtful questions.
They paid attention to fit.
They care about doing things well, not just quickly.

That matters.
Good care takes thought.

When I refer someone out - whether for psychiatric care or something more specialized - I’m paying close attention to who practices with that level of thoughtfulness and integrity.

I’m grateful to know clinicians like Dr. Alisha Fluker and Dr. Leah Bortnick, who bring that level of care to their work.

This is the kind of network I continue to build around Worley Behavioral Health; one grounded in trust, collaboration, and good clinical judgment.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Acceptance Day! 🌍

Together, we celebrate the beautiful diversity each and every Autistic person brings to the world. We embrace each person's unique contributions to society and continue to advocate for understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. Thank you for being part of this important movement. Let's keep pushing for a world where everyone is valued and included.



[Autism Canada, Autism, Neurodivergent, Autism Support, Inclusive, Inclusivity, Autism Acceptance, World Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Acceptance in April]

03/21/2026

I recently attended a continuing education training with Dr. Bianca R. Augustine, CCTP, LPC, and it reinforced something I think about often in both clinical work and care coordination:

Some of the most important conversations people need to have don’t always clearly “belong” in just one place.

I remember having conversations with my OB/GYN about some of these topics at a time when I was trying to understand where they even fit. He mentioned those kinds of questions don’t come up very often in that setting, and that really stayed with me.

Not because the questions were uncommon.
But because they didn’t have a clear place to go.

That’s part of what made this training so meaningful. Dr. Augustine created space for conversations about sexuality, identity, stigma, culture, and silence to be explored with real clinical depth and humanity.

And it reminded me how often these conversations sit at the intersection of:
• therapy
• OB/GYN
• primary care
• psychiatry
• other medical settings

When they are not fully held in one space, strong referral relationships matter even more.

Because if something is not the right fit in one setting, there should always be a next step. Another provider. Another door.

That is a big part of why I started building the WBH Texas Referral Ecosystem — to help make those connections more seamless for both clinicians and clients.

Grateful for clinicians like Dr. Bianca R. Augustine, CCTP, LPC who are helping move these conversations forward.

If you work in a medical or mental health setting and see this kind of overlap in your work too, I’d love to stay connected.

03/12/2026

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve already had some great conversations with clinicians across Texas around this idea — including connections with Dr. Ahedor at Soul Spring Psychiatry PLLC in El Paso and Alisha Fluker, PMHNP at at in Carrollton, among others.
Thank you for being part of the ecosystem conversations ... I truly appreciate the collaboration.

It’s encouraging to see how many thoughtful professionals are doing meaningful work in different corners of the state.

The goal of the Texas Referral Ecosystem is simple: building relationships so when someone relocates or needs support outside our scope, we have trusted colleagues we can reach out to.

I especially value connecting with prescribing providers and clinicians working in specialized areas of care, since strong collaboration across disciplines benefits the clients we serve.

If you're a clinician in Texas and open to connecting around referrals, feel free to share what city or region you serve and the populations you most enjoy working with.

—

Melissa Worley, MEd, LPC, NCC
Worley Behavioral Health

03/10/2026

Sharing this here because many of us work across different parts of Texas and referrals can be hard to coordinate.

Texas is a big place, and no single clinician can meet every need.

At Worley Behavioral Health, part of providing good care means knowing when someone would benefit from a different specialist, program, or level of support.

Over the years, I’ve built relationships with trusted professionals across Texas . . .therapists, psychiatrists, recovery programs, and other care providers; so that when someone needs additional support, we can help connect them with the right people.

I’m continuing to strengthen that network so clients have access to thoughtful, high-quality referrals across the state.

Because good care doesn’t happen in isolation.

It happens through trusted relationships and collaboration.

If you're a clinician in Texas, I’m curious - what city or region do you primarily serve?

If you'd like to be part of this Texas referral ecosystem, feel free to comment or send me a message and tell me a little about your practice.

—
Melissa Worley, LPC
Founder, Worley Behavioral Health

02/27/2026

There is something powerful about preserving a life story.

Memories aren’t just words — they’re sensory experiences. The music, the laughter, the pauses, the facial expressions. When older adults reflect and share their stories, it strengthens connection, reinforces identity, and supports emotional and cognitive health.

Storytelling isn’t just nostalgia. It’s integration. It’s belonging. It’s brain health across the lifespan.

I love seeing creative work like this during BrainHealth Week.

Soulbox Productions is excited to highlight Worley Behavioral Health during BrainHealth Week in Dallas! Melissa is a dear friend and a gifted therapist. With Melissa’s years of expertise and our A Life in Film service, we will be proposing to the Center for BrainHealth the benefits of people sharing their life story and how it correlates to their brain’s well-being.

Worley Behavioral Health is a sponsor of BrainHealth Week this week! You can learn more about Melissa’s services at: https://worleybehavioralhealth.com/

To learn more about A Life in Film services, visit: https://alifeinfilm.com/

And check out BrainHealth’s impactful events right here in Dallas: https://centerforbrainhealth.org/events/brainhealth-week

02/19/2026

One of the things I care deeply about in mental health care is making sure people aren’t navigating it alone.

When therapy and medication providers communicate well and stay aligned, people feel that difference. It creates steadiness. Clarity. Continuity.

I recently connected with Dr. Princess Ahedor of Soul Spring Psychiatry PLLC, who provides telehealth psychiatric services across Texas. She works with adults managing mood concerns, anxiety, trauma-related challenges, and ADHD, and brings a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care.

Texas is a big state. The need is real. And strong professional relationships across regions help people access the right support at the right time.

If you’re anywhere in Texas and looking for psychiatric care, Soul Spring Psychiatry is a meaningful resource to know.

Worley Behavioral Health 💛