The Annex Welcomes Alicia Brown as Director of Clinical Outreach
The Annex welcomes Alicia Brown as Director of Clinical Outreach. Brown brings extensive experience in clinical outreach, patient advocacy, and community partnership development. In her new role, she will work closely with clinicians, therapists, consultants, healthcare facilities, and families to expand access to The Annex’s integrative mental health programming. THE ANNEX TEAM’s EXCITEMENT “At The […]
Mental Health Assessments at The Annex
https://youtu.be/4sWXsaQKZQY A conversation with Haley Daroowala, LMFT, Assistant Clinical Director of The Annex Mental Health in Austin, Texas. Understanding Our Client Population Softer complex PTSD client isn’t our client. We typically take on clients with more, I would say, behavioral complexities. A Multi-Faceted Assessment Protocol The first step in treatment when our clients get here […]
EMDR is the Gold Standard for Treating C-PTSD
Why Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is the Gold Standard for Treating Complex Trauma For individuals living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like trying to navigate a minefield with a flashlight. While understanding your history is helpful, it often doesn’t touch the deep-seated physiological “stuckness” or the intense inner […]
Understanding REBT: The “Logic” of Emotional Health
Featuring: Miranda Hayes, MS, LPC-Associate, NCC Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950s, is a pioneering form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Its core philosophy is simple but profound: It’s not what happens to us that causes distress, but the way we interpret what happens. At the heart of REBT […]
The Core 10
The Core 10 Framework at The Annex Mental health is more than just the absence of a struggle; it is the presence of a meaningful, stable, and connected life. At The Annex, we utilize The Core 10, a comprehensive framework designed to move clients from a state of survival to a state of emotional thriving. Here […]
Navigating the holidays + complex trauma
FEATURING HALEY DAROOWALA, LMFT | LEAD CLINICAL THERAPIST AT THE ANNEX The holiday season is a time often painted with scenes of joyous gatherings, glittering festivities, and cherished moments with loved ones. Yet, beneath the tinsel and cheer, lies a potent mix of heightened stress and emotional overwhelm, especially for those who carry the weight […]