Just Mind Counseling

Just Mind Counseling At Just Mind Counseling, we’re more than just your therapist – we’re your partners in personal growth and well-being. Austin original since 2007.
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Your journey to a happier, more fulfilling life begins here. Learn more: linktr.ee/justmind Our goal in counseling is to help clients come to a better understanding of what they need to find individual happiness and to empower them to overcome obstacles in their path.

Meet Laura Gómez-Horton, LCSW-SWith over 25 years of experience, Laura works with adults, couples, families, parents, an...
04/25/2026

Meet Laura Gómez-Horton, LCSW-S

With over 25 years of experience, Laura works with adults, couples, families, parents, and teens to support healing, connection, and growth. Her approach is trauma-informed and relational-cultural, integrating attachment-based practices such as Circle of Security (COS) and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).

Laura supports clients navigating trauma, parenting challenges, grief and loss, identity development, and life transitions. She also incorporates somatic practices and mind-body strategies to support self-regulation and deeper healing. Laura offers bilingual services in English and Spanish.

📍 North Austin/Spicewood Springs & Telehealth

04/24/2026

We’re growing—and we couldn’t be more excited 🤍

Please join us in welcoming the newest members to the Just Mind family.

Each of them brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to care, and we’re so grateful to have them on our team. More support, more connection, and more ways to show up for our community.

04/23/2026

Ever noticed how a child's overwhelm can be soothed by just one calm adult?

Here’s the secret: co-regulation. When a child gets overwhelmed, an adult who stays calm creates a safe space for that child to learn how to manage their own emotions. It’s not just about soothing — it’s about teaching resilience. ✔️

It requires caregivers to be self-monitoring — to notice their own reactions and regulate their energy.

When they do that, they help the child realize they can bounce back from being activated.

That’s how emotional regulation becomes a foundation for lifelong resilience.

Worth thinking about: our calm can teach more than we realize. How do you stay centered in tough moments?

04/22/2026

Most couples aren't fighting about the dishes, the money, or the thing that started the argument.

They're fighting about disconnection.

In Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we talk about "the dance" — the predictable cycle a couple falls into when their emotional bond feels threatened.

One partner pushes closer. The other pulls away.
One criticizes. The other goes quiet.
Both end up feeling alone — and neither understands why.

Here's what EFT reveals: beneath the anger is almost always fear. Beneath the silence is almost always longing.

The fight isn't the problem. The cycle is the problem.

When a couple can finally see that cycle together — name it, map it, understand what's driving it — something shifts. They stop being adversaries and start becoming a team working against a shared pattern.

That's when real repair becomes possible.

EFT is one of the most research-supported approaches in couples therapy, with 70–80% of couples showing meaningful improvement. It doesn't just reduce conflict — it rebuilds the emotional bond underneath it.

If your relationship feels like the same fight on repeat, it's not a sign that things are broken. It might just mean you haven't seen the dance yet.

Our clinicians at Just Mind are trained in EFT and work with couples across Austin. If this resonates, we'd love to connect.

04/22/2026

Tantrums aren't just "bad behavior." They're your child's nervous system asking for help — and they need your nervous system to lead the way back to calm.

Just Mind Counseling is hosting a free online parent workshop on May 6 at 6 PM with expert therapist Kris Downing, LCSW. Learn what's actually happening during a meltdown — and what to do about it.

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You'll walk away with real tools to move from overwhelm to connection — for both you and your child.

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04/22/2026

Why is teaching kids to notice their internal sensations a game-changer?

Because understanding what’s happening inside helps them feel safer—and that's huge for emotional health.

Our body constantly sends signals—whether it’s a racing heart or a stomach twist—that show us how we feel. But most kids aren’t taught to listen.

Teaching them to notice these sensations helps them make sense of their feelings and responses.

That’s where the insula (a part of the brain) comes in: it processes internal signals and decides our next move—calm down or act fast.

When kids learn to tune into their internal cues, they gain power over their emotions, not the other way around.

This skill builds resilience and self-trust from the ground up.
Thoughts? Is this something you wish you’d learned earlier?

04/21/2026

The Crucial Role of Co-Regulation in Building Self-Control — What No One Tells You

Are we expecting kids to self-regulate like it’s instinct? Actually, that’s a skill they learn over time—similar to teaching a thermostat to balance heat and cool.

Many parents and teachers assume kids just “know” how to manage their emotions. The truth?

They don’t.

Kids need the space and guidance to learn checking in with themselves:
Are they too overwhelmed?

Do they need calm?

Or do they need a boost of energy?

This process isn’t automatic. It’s built through co-regulation with caregivers during early years. Without that, self-regulation doesn’t develop naturally.

It’s a reminder: patience and intentional support are everything.

Are you giving your child enough opportunities to build this skill?

Worth thinking about.

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04/20/2026

Not everyone will see your growth, and not everyone will understand your boundaries—but your healing isn’t meant to be explained to everyone. You’re allowed to outgrow what no longer aligns with you. Keep choosing what supports your well-being.

Meet Laura Banks, LCSW-SLaura is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adolescen...
04/18/2026

Meet Laura Banks, LCSW-S

Laura is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families through trauma-informed, strengths-based therapy. She believes deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with clients to help them take an active role in their healing.

As an EMDR Certified Therapist, Laura supports clients navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Her warm, curious, and compassionate approach helps clients feel safe as they explore their stories, build insight, and move toward growth and meaning.
📍 North Austin/Spicewood Springs & Telehealth

There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to feel. Emotions don’t need to be justified to be valid. Giving yourself permission t...
04/13/2026

There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to feel. Emotions don’t need to be justified to be valid. Giving yourself permission to feel is part of taking care of your mental health. What you feel matters.

Meet Kyoko Kamishima, LCSWKyoko works with adults and couples, supporting clients in developing deeper insight, self-acc...
04/11/2026

Meet Kyoko Kamishima, LCSW

Kyoko works with adults and couples, supporting clients in developing deeper insight, self-acceptance, and more intentional ways of living and relating. Her approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy and integrates mindfulness and somatic awareness to help clients understand how past experiences shape the present.

Kyoko supports clients navigating relationships, career concerns, spirituality, young adulthood transitions, and self-acceptance. Her authentic, reflective style empowers clients to make conscious changes and reconnect with their inner capacity for growth.

📍 North Austin/Spicewood Springs, South Austin/Westlake & Telehealth

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4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Bldg 1, #1140
Austin, TX
78759

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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+15128437665

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