Psychiatric Medication Management
AN INTERVIEW WITH NICK NISSEN, MD – MEDICAL DIRECTOR In many ways, you know The Annex is a place where we are often tapering medications for people with personality disorders. In general, I take away more medications than I add. Something that’s very important to me as a psychiatrist. – CLICK VIDEO BELOW TO WATCH […]
Anden Suárez Promoted to Admissions Director at The Annex
Now it’s official: Anden Suárez has been promoted to Admissions Director! If you’ve called The Annex looking for help, there’s a good chance Anden Suárez picked up. Anden has been with The Annex since it opened its doors, and anyone who’s worked with her knows this one was a long time coming. She’s trained to […]
Understanding the Overlap: Personality Disorders + Addiction
AUSTIN, TX — The Annex Mental Health is proud to announce that its Clinical Director, Jennifer Shotwell, LPC-S, LCDC, EMDR Trainer, has been selected as a featured speaker for the upcoming 2026 TAAP Symposium. Shotwell will present a critical deep dive into the complex relationship between personality disorders and substance use disorders, offering clinical insights […]
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 […]