Blog
Welcome! Our goal with this blog is to tap into the rich clinical knowledge of our team in order to provide high quality, curated content that is useful to both clients and therapists. Some articles such as those in our “Therapy 101” series are more introductory and aimed at people who are considering or are new to therapy. Others like our “Deep Eddy Discussions” series dive deeper into a topic and may be more relevant to therapists or experienced clients. We hope that this blog will serve as a valuable resource for enriching your therapy experience here at Deep Eddy.
Ask a Therapist: Using Psychology to Treat Feeding Disorders
Insights from Dr. Katie Fahrner Katie Fahrner, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant University California School of Professional Psychology and her master’s in Developmental Psychology from San Francisco State University. Dr. Fahrner joined...
What to Do When You Are Anxious About Seeing a Therapist
By Lauryn Williams It’s common to have anxiety about therapy. As a long-time therapy client, therapy still makes me anxious from time to time. The thoughts and fears about what it means to see a therapist, what you’ll talk about, and what you might discover are all...
Can’t Sleep?
Dr. Kyler Shumway, a psychologist with Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, talks about learning how to sleep better using the science of psychology. Deep Eddy Psychotherapy serves kids, teens, and adults here in Austin, Texas. We are a heart-centered practice dedicated to...
The 4 Biggest Myths About Self-Compassion
Self-compassion has been around for more than two thousand years – but most of us still don’t want it. We put the needs of others above our own. We punish, criticize, and hate ourselves for our mistakes and foibles. And we hold ourselves to unrealistic standards, ones...
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[Special Webinar] Deliberate Practice: A Proven Method for Clinical Mastery
Hello colleagues! I'd love to invite you to a special free live webinar: Deliberate Practice: A Proven Method for Clinical Mastery, with me and my sister, Dr. Charlotte Howard, on Wednesday, January 27th at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Click below to register now: [Sign Up Now]...
Should I Get the COVID Vaccine?: A Doctor’s Advice to Therapists
Deep Eddy Psychotherapy's co-founder, Dr. Tori Olds, interviews her father-in-law, Dr. Richard Olds, an infectious disease specialist and expert on coronaviruses, on the COVID vaccine. In this video Dr. Tori Olds will interview Dr. Richard Olds about the new COVID 19...
Ask a Therapist: Myths about Masculinity and Mental Health
Insights from Dr. Mike Balsan Mike Balsan, Ph.D., completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown University in Washington DC, where he studied philosophy and psychology and completed his Ph.D. in counseling psychology at UT Austin. Dr. Balsan joined Deep Eddy...
3 Secrets for New Years Resolutions that Last
With the new year fast approaching, many people are looking ahead to things they'd want to change in their lives in 2021. Although some reject the idea of setting New Year's resolutions, research has found that those who do so are significantly more likely to make...
Is Love Always the Answer? Response from Dr. Kyler Shumway.
“Do we always need to love?” This question about love was posed to our team by one of our therapists after a deep discussion with one of their clients. To many, the answer to the question is simple. Some, like The Beatles, would argue yes, “All You Need Is Love.” Love...
Ask a Therapist: Overcoming Shame and Liberating Your Sexuality
Insights from Dr. Elle Blodgett Elle Blodgett, PsyD, completed her undergraduate studies in psychology at Spelman College, her master’s in counseling at Northwestern University, and her doctorate in psychology at the University of Denver. After completing her...
Should I Try Teletherapy?
Is online therapy (or teletherapy) as good as in-person therapy? Deep Eddy Psychotherapy's Dr. Kyler Shumway is here with answers. Whether you are at home, at work, or simply too busy to commute to the therapy office, you can get the help and care you deserve through...
Ask a Therapist: Telling Your Story
Insights from Matt Halvorson, LPC Matthew Halvorson, LPC, completed his graduate work at The University of Texas at Austin, and he completed his bachelor’s degree at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. As a therapist, Matt is passionate about meeting people in the...
Coping with Loneliness This Holiday Season
You are not alone. Loneliness is a universal issue, and we see so much of it here in the United States. Research from 2018 found that approximately 50% of American adults feel lonely, left out, and isolated. More recent research, such as the large-scale survey...
Ask a Therapist: Social Justice
Insights from Uriel Navarrete, PsyD Dr. Uriel Navarrete completed his Doctor of Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, and completed an APA-Accredited internship at the Texas State...
How to Help your Child Succeed Academically in 2020
Is your child struggling in school? Do they seem to be underperforming or unmotivated? Are you feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure how to help? Deep Eddy Psychotherapy's Dr. Kyler Shumway is here with three tips for helping you and your child thrive this semester.
Ask a Therapist: Mindfulness for Anxiety Insights from Stephanie Perez, LPC
Stephanie Perez completed her Master’s in Counseling at Colorado Christian University, where she studied the practice of therapy from a biopsychosocial-spiritual frame. Stephanie works to help individuals and couples learn to find freedom from their struggles and...
What Exactly is Empathy?
The Most Common Mistake with Self Care
What's the most common mistake people make when they practice self-care? Listen in for the answer from Deep Eddy Psychotherapy's Dr. Kyler Shumway.
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How can I get this kid to talk to me?
Parents and therapists alike ask themselves this question. Our attempts at helping kids and teens open up often make us feel like dentists pulling teeth. We often barrage them with questions - How was your day? What are you thinking about? How...
Learning Self-Talk & Self-Soothing in Therapy
Charlotte Howard, a therapist at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy in Austin, TX, talks about how it’s wonderful to self-soothe and have the skills inside to care for yourself in that way.