William Schroeder | Source | Co-Owner at Just Mind Counseling
William Schroeder
William is a co-owner of Just Mind Counseling in Austin, TX with 45+ therapists and a professional counselor with 20+ years of experience. He works with creatives, techies, and people who feel like life is out of alignment, and specializes in high functioning Autism, ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. William and his team of therapists have been quoted in Business Insider, New York Times, Harvard Business Review, HuffPost, WebMD, Healthline, PsychCentral, and multiple other national and regional outlets.
William has advanced training in a variety of areas such as Gottman (marriage), basic training of Interpersonal Neurobiology (accessing neural networks), advanced training in ADHD, EMDR, mindfulness, Autism (Tony Attwood), and is completing his ADHD-CCSP. He is the founder of Just Mind and the Austin Mental Health Group, which has more than 2,600 therapists as members, and a member of healthcare policy committees such as Texas Association of Business and Texas Coalition for Healthy Minds.
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Just Mind Counseling (https://justmind.org/)
Co-Owner
started Jun 2007
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Are you microcheating on your spouse? | CBS Morning News
Certain aspects of life in the digital age may lead to microcheating among couples. Therapist William Schroeder joins CBS News with more details on the concept.
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Infidelity for the social media age: What is microcheating, and is it a big deal? | AP News
If you’re in a relationship and you like a co-worker’s photo on social media, are you microcheating?
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Don’t Give In to ‘Election Stress Disorder’ | New York Times
Voting day won’t bring an end to the strain of this political season, but you don’t have to let things get contentious.
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Mastering In-Law Relationships: Expert Tips for Harmony
William suggests applying the Magic Ratio (5:1) for positive interactions and mastering soft startups. He advises, "Avoid criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling." Build love maps by understanding in-laws' history and values. Accept influence by considering their advice. Practice repair attempts to manage conflicts. Respect, patience, and conflict management repairs can enhance in-law relationships. -
Why We Overpack Underwear: A Therapist's Insight
William explains that "anticipatory anxiety" leads to overpacking underwear, providing comfort and security amidst travel uncertainties. Personality traits, gender, and age can influence this behavior. While some embrace minimalism, others find solace in being over-prepared. William advises travelers to pack what feels comfortable and learn from each trip. -
The Rise of Solo Car Lunches: A Psychological Perspective
William suggests that while solo car lunches can offer introverts a chance to recharge, they may also lead to isolation and overeating. He advises "mindful eating and maintaining social connections," as human interaction is crucial for longevity. William highlights the importance of setting boundaries in an overstimulated society to protect mental health.
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“The downfall in many relationships is focusing on winning an argument as opposed to progressing.”
“Anger isn't bad. It's rehearsing the unfairness in our heads that's an issue. We develop a self talk that is ‘I am not going to put up with this. This is not okay. You can't do this to me.’”
“Affairs aren't the issue. It's what people do after. It can be a wake up call or a crisis that they use to rebuild.”
“Contempt is the number one predictor of divorce. If present in the first 5 minutes, it's a red flag. No safety and makes people feel hopeless and relationships are unbearable. It's the sulfuric acid of love. You can take a urine sample of a child and it will show you the cortisol levels and predict divorce. Recipients of contempt have 4 times the amount of illness. Decreases the t-cell count.”
