Posts with the category “blogs-by-hannah”
When Your Teen Wants Freedom (and You Want Your Sanity Back)
by ALCS Counselors on December 2nd, 2025
When teens start pulling for independence, the whole family feels it. In this post, Hannah Park, MA, LPC-Associate (supervised by Kerry Williamson, MA, LPC-S, LPC-S, CST) explores why autonomy becomes such a hot topic during adolescence and offers practical, compassionate tips to help both parents and teens navigate the push–pull dynamic with more clarity—and maybe even a little humor. Read More
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Starting Therapy with OCD: You Don’t Have to Fight Every Part of You
by ALCS Counselors on July 29th, 2025
When you’re living with OCD, it can feel like its voice is always the loudest—relentless, critical, and exhausting. But therapy offers a new conversation—one where your whole self is welcome, not just the parts that are struggling. In this post, Hannah Park, MA, LPC-Associate, Supervised by: Kerry Williamson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST, explores what it means to begin that journey with compassion and curiosity. Read More
Sending Your Child to Therapy for the First Time: A Guide for Parents
by ALCS Counselors on February 24th, 2025
ALCS is excited to welcome Hannah Parks, MA, in the very near future. Hannah will be working with children, teens, and adults at our Kyle and North Austin locations. Are you considering therapy for your child for the first time? In this post, Hannah shares practical suggestions for parents as they help their child take this important step. Read More
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