Lee Therapy and Assessment

02/23/2026

What is Low Demand Parenting?

Low demand parenting is an approach that reduces unnecessary expectations and pressures placed on a child , especially when a child is experiencing high anxiety, burnout, trauma, or neurodivergent-related challenges. The goal is to lower stress so the child can feel safe, regulated, and capable again.

This approach is commonly used with neurodivergent children, including autistic children or those with ADHD, PDA profiles, or significant anxiety.

Low demand parenting focuses on:
- Reducing non-essential demands
- Prioritizing connection and trust
- Supporting regulation before expectations
- Offering flexibility and collaboration
- Meeting the child where they are developmentally and emotionally

What it can look like in practice:
✓ Choosing which expectations truly matter
✓ Offering choices instead of commands
✓ Adjusting routines when a child is overwhelmed
✓ Using collaborative problem-solving
✓ Creating predictable, supportive environments
✓ Focusing on safety and well-being first

What low demand parenting is NOT:
✗ Permissive or “no boundaries” parenting
✗ Ignoring important limits (like safety)
✗ Giving up on skill-building or independence

Instead, it recognizes that when stress is lowered and a child feels safe, learning, cooperation, and growth become more possible.

Low demand parenting centers on the idea that connection and regulation create the foundation for development.

Follow this link for more information: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/low-demand-parenting/?srsltid=AfmBOorZMvrdz5kNZtu2olElTgVusTct05c8Fa1FepAm5Aauyj6V9MGU

02/19/2026

Hello all! We are currently hiring! We are moving to a bigger office space 5/1 and looking for folks to join our team. Right now we are looking for both therapists and a psychometrist. If you or someone you know are interested, please check us out, share these postings, reach out with questions, etc. Thank you!

Therapist:

https://www.indeed.com/job/fully-licensed-therapist-lpc-lmft-lcsw-psychologist-e4b1fb2a3618bc43

Psychometrist:

https://www.indeed.com/job/psychometrist-3d87f352a35321d3

Google Forms app (rather than Indeed):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8QJcC6LIDQVvtS4Ir188UK6xXivLT2dHGz9K10C4NjREvJg/viewform?usp=header

02/19/2026

What is Autistic Burnout?

Autistic burnout is a state of deep mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion caused by the ongoing stress of navigating a world that often doesn’t accommodate autistic needs. It’s not just typical stress, it’s a cumulative depletion of energy and coping resources over time.

Common signs of autistic burnout may include:
- Extreme exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest
- Increased sensory sensitivity
- Reduced ability to manage daily tasks
- Difficulty with communication or executive functioning
- Loss of skills or functioning (temporary regression)
- Increased shutdowns or meltdowns
- Feeling overwhelmed by everyday demands

What contributes to autistic burnout?
- Constant masking or hiding autistic traits
- Sensory overload
- Social demands and expectations
- Lack of accommodations or support
- Major life changes or transitions
- Chronic stress from trying to “keep up”

Recovery often involves:
✓ Reducing demands where possible
✓ Increasing rest and recovery time
✓ Creating sensory-friendly environments
✓ Setting boundaries
✓ Accessing supportive services or accommodations
✓ Practicing self-compassion

Autistic burnout is real, valid, and deserves understanding, not judgment. Recognizing the signs early and creating supportive environments can make a meaningful difference in well-being and long-term functioning.

Check out this link for info on the difference between autistic burnout and depression: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autistic-burnout-vs-depression/?srsltid=AfmBOop9WD8rukuBoXuUoHalzRqH6kR8vD7eP7bRoongJwzQPGtlCZ0d

02/18/2026

Being diagnosed with autism or ADHD in adulthood can bring a wave of emotions such as relief, confusion, grief, validation, and hope, often all at once.

For many adults, a new diagnosis helps make sense of lifelong experiences: feeling different, struggling in ways others didn’t seem to, masking to fit in, or wondering why certain things felt harder than they “should.” What once felt like personal flaws can begin to be understood as differences in how the brain works.

This process is often about reconnecting with yourself.

It can mean:
- Understanding your needs and limits with more compassion
- Reframing past experiences through a new lens
- Letting go of shame or self-blame
- Learning how your mind works best
- Giving yourself permission to be authentic

At the same time, there can be grief… for missed support, misunderstood struggles, or years spent trying to fit expectations that weren’t designed for you. That grief is valid.

A diagnosis is not a label that defines you. It’s a tool for understanding yourself more deeply. It can open the door to self-acceptance, clearer boundaries, and supports that truly fit who you are.

If you’ve recently received a diagnosis, know that it’s never too late to understand yourself, honor your experiences, and build a life that aligns with your needs.

Your story still belongs to you, now with more clarity, compassion, and possibility.

02/17/2026

We’re excited to welcome our new practicum student, Chaselyn Gibson, to the team!

She is currently observing sessions as part of her training and will soon begin taking on a limited number of her own clients at no cost to help expand access to care in our community.

She receives on-site supervision from Ryan Lee, LPC, with overall supervision provided by Wendy Helmcamp, PhD at MSU, ensuring high-quality support and guidance throughout her clinical experience.

Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to Lee Therapy and Assessment!

01/28/2026

We remain closed tomorrow, Thursday 1/29. We will see yall again soon I promise!

Due to WFISD and daycare closures, we will remain closed tomorrow 1/28. Stay safe and warm!

01/27/2026

Due to WFISD and daycare closures, we will remain closed tomorrow 1/28. Stay safe and warm!

01/25/2026

WFISD announced school closure for tomorrow, 1/26. With this, our office will also be closed! Stay safe and warm out there.

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01/23/2026

Although we are following WFISD in terms of weather closures, we are open today until the last scheduled client has been seen. If there are closures Monday, we will be closed then and all scheduled clients will have to be rescheduled. Thank you! Stay safe! 🌨️

01/21/2026

🚨 Weather Update for Our Clients 🚨

As a follow-up to our previous post about possible closures, we want to remind everyone that your safety comes first! If you have an appointment scheduled for Friday, 1/23 or Monday, 1/26 and choose to cancel or reschedule due to concerns about weather or travel, you will NOT be charged any cancellation fees.

Please stay safe, monitor local weather and school closure updates (WFISD specifically), and reach out if you have any questions. We will continue to keep you updated here and by email about any changes to our schedule.

Thank you for your understanding!
Lee Therapy and Assessment

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01/20/2026

Weather Update & Potential Closures

Due to forecasted inclement weather this weekend, our office will be following Wichita Falls ISD (WFISD) for any potential delays or closures.

If WFISD announces a closure or delay, our office will follow the same guidance for in-person services. Any schedule changes will be communicated as soon as possible via email and our social media channels.

Please continue to monitor updates, and thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our clients, families, and staff.

Stay safe and warm!

01/20/2026