The Middle Path

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

At The Middle Path Our team of therapist and medical providers will help solve and define the overlap of symptoms. Consider our IOP program for teens and adults that teacher DBT-an intervention to help regulate emotions.

Alot of those eventually diagnosed with BPD were first diagnosed with Bipolar believe it or not! I was one of them. There are cross over symptoms however.

05/18/2026

We are seeing this more and more at The Middle Path. Our therapists and providers can properly diagnose mental health concerns. We offer a free intake and assessment with a therapist for our Intensive Outpatient Program. The Bale Counseling program offers individual, family and couples counseling in person or virtually. We accept most Private insurances (BCBS, AETNA, Cigna, Optum/UHC, Humana and more) We are unable to accept TennCare of MediCare. Located in East Tennessee-Knoxville, Chattanooga and Tri-Cities.

Getting diagnosed with autism later in life, whether it’s in your 20s or 40s or even your 60s, can be a total game-changer. It can impact your entire sense of identity and how you interact with the world and others. It can also bring a profound feeling of relief while answering many questions, including: why did it take so long to figure this out?
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Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in 45 adults is autistic, and even more are likely undiagnosed. This rise is due to the improved understanding of the condition (and acknowledgement that autism is a true spectrum, rather than a collection of specific traits) thus leading to updated diagnostic criteria.

When autism is diagnosed in adulthood, it doesn’t mean that someone only developed the signs of autism later in life. In most cases, they had been living with undiagnosed autism since childhood, and belong to what experts call the “lost generation.” “These adults missed out on services, and therefore often experience pretty significant challenges, including mental health conditions,” says Jackie Shinall, PsyD, head of reliability and quality assurance at Prosper Health.
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There are many reasons for lost generation autism. In addition to a previous lack of awareness of autism in adults, outdated diagnostic criteria allowed even more people to slip through the cracks.
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In the past, autism was primarily viewed through the lens of the “classic” presentation (the stereotypical autistic male you’re picturing), so more subtle signs were often missed. “In some cases, this relates to the broadening of the autism spectrum, as there are some individuals who would not have met the diagnostic criteria in the past, but now do meet the criteria as it has evolved and our understanding of autism continues to improve,” says Heather Flynn, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in autism assessments for individuals of all ages.‍ ( Health ❤️)

05/13/2026

The poster does not mention how powerful an intervention Dialectical Behavior Therapy is. Learn more on our website.

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05/10/2026

Mother’s Day may be a day of Dialectics. Many thoughts about mothers can be true at the same time.

05/03/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. You know if you or someone you care about needs mental heath support. Take the first step down The Middle Path-we are here for you.

05/01/2026

A wonderful way to start off the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month! We have a labyrinth at the Knoxville location. A labyrinth is coming to our Chattanooga location this summer!

04/21/2026

The Middle Path’s Burgee Flag!

Did you know…“Key Aspects of a Burgee Flag:
Purpose: Identifies the owner's yacht club and promotes camaraderie among sailors.
Design: Features the club's logo, emblem, or colors.
Positioning: Usually flown at the top of the tallest mast or on a halyard under the lowermost starboard spreader.
Etiquette: Often exchanged between clubs to signify friendship or reciprocity.
History: Originated in the 19th century as a "private signal" for ship-owners to be identified. “

04/18/2026

AI can’t provide the intense healing that we can! Our 1 or 9 hours a week groups are dynamic, inspiring and effective. We support you on your journey in person or virtually. Pre-teens, Teens and Adults. Most private insurances accepted.