Lee Therapy and Assessment

08/29/2026

Tonight, drag queens are taking the stage in a more conservative Texas community…and I want to say something that I think is important.

Thank you.

Thank you to the queens who are willing to show up, be visible, create art, and perform authentically even when you know there are people who may not welcome you.

That takes courage. And this is exactly why events like tonight matter.

In communities where LGBTQ+ people have historically been stigmatized, ridiculed, or told that who they are is something to be ashamed of, visibility is powerful.

Fear and dislike doesn’t exist in a vacuum.

People can be taught how to feel about LGBTQ+ people. They can be taught that q***r identities are dangerous or inappropriate. They can be taught that gender diversity is something to panic about. When those messages are repeated often enough, they can begin to feel like unquestionable truth to some.

And when anger is reinforced by a community, it can become very easy to dehumanize the people we’re being told to dislike.

That’s why representation and visibility matter. Not because everyone has to agree. Not because everyone has to attend a drag show.

But because LGBTQ+ people deserve to exist openly without having to make themselves smaller to make other people comfortable.

A drag performer is not a political talking point. They’re an artist. They’re a person. They’re someone’s friend, child, sibling, partner, parent, neighbor, coworker, or community member.

And tonight, they’re bringing their art to our community.

So to every queen performing tonight: thank you for your courage, your creativity, and your willingness to be seen. Thank you for the opportunity of fun you provide the community by allowing us come to see you!

08/27/2026

Chaselyn Gibson is returning this semester to finish out her internship for her masters degree. She is taking clients and is eager to provide low cost therapy services to the community!

08/25/2026

As you all have seen, this past weekend, Ryan Lee, LPC, had the opportunity to present at Hospice of Wichita Falls on an important topic that touches so many lives: grief, particularly in children.

Grief is not something we simply “get over.” It can look different for everyone and can affect our emotions, relationships, routines, and even the way we experience everyday life. Creating space to talk about grief, loss, and the many ways people cope is an important part of supporting ourselves and one another.

We are incredibly grateful to Hospice of Wichita Falls for the work they do in our community and for inviting Ryan to be part of this meaningful conversation. The care, compassion, and support hospice provides to individuals and families during some of life’s most difficult moments is invaluable.

Thank you Sydney Reese for the tireless work you put into organizing this symposium.

Thank you for the opportunity to learn, connect, and continue these important conversations about grief and mental health. 💙

08/24/2026

Thankful to have been a part of this ☺️

08/23/2026

Thank you to Hospice of Wichita Falls for allowing us to be a part of this wonderful symposium. Ryan got to speak among many other professionals in our community. This was a wonderful time to come together and share information from differing perspectives and to bring to the forefront a very important topic.

Hospice of Wichita Falls brought licensed professional counselors together for its first Growing Through Grief Symposium. With grant funding, this symposium helped make the community more grief-inf…

08/13/2026

✨ Something new is coming to Lee Therapy and Assessment! … soon! ✨

Over the next few months, we’ll be starting parenting classes and support groups designed with neurodivergent families in mind.

We’ll be covering topics like:

🧠 Low-Demand Parenting — supporting kids without getting stuck in power struggles

🧩 PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) — understanding the why behind demand avoidance and what actually helps

💛 Neurodiversity-affirming parenting — moving beyond compliance and toward connection, regulation, and understanding

🌪️ Dealing with Challenging Behaviors — understanding what behaviors are communicating and learning practical ways to respond to big emotions, meltdowns, refusal, aggression, and other challenging moments

…and more!

These classes will focus on practical strategies, understanding your child’s nervous system, and helping parents feel more confident navigating the challenges that come with raising a neurodivergent child while also giving families a chance to connect with others.

This is just a sneak peek… Keep an eye on our page over the next few months for dates, topics, registration information, and more! 😊😊😊

08/12/2026

What is interoception?

>>> https://www.kelly-mahler.com/what-is-interoception/

08/08/2026

As an LGBTQIA+-affirming practice, we believe that representation matters and so does supporting the people creating it.

Drag performers and other q***r artists pour creativity, vulnerability, humor, talent, and countless hours into creating spaces where people can celebrate themselves and their communities.

So when you have the opportunity, go see the show. Buy the ticket. Tip the performer. Bring your friends. Share their work.

Supporting q***r artists isn’t just about entertainment. It’s one small way we can help make sure LGBTQIA+ people have opportunities to create, perform, connect, and be seen.

There’s a drag show coming up at The Mix in Wichita Falls on August 29th, featuring a lineup of local performers. If you’re looking for something to do, consider showing up and supporting the artists who help make our local q***r community vibrant. 🏳️‍🌈

Community is built by showing up for one another.
And sometimes, showing up looks like cheering from the audience. ✨

08/07/2026

Many people believe that if someone “did fine” in elementary or high school, they can’t have ADHD. That’s not how ADHD works.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, which means the differences are present in childhood. However, impairment doesn’t always become obvious until life’s demands exceed a person’s ability to compensate.

As children, some people have:
• Highly structured routines
• Frequent reminders from parents and teachers
• Natural intelligence that helps them compensate
• Smaller workloads and fewer responsibilities
• External accountability for nearly everything

Then adulthood arrives. College, careers, independent living, relationships, parenting, finances, and managing a household all require executive functioning skills to be used simultaneously, and often without much external support. Suddenly, the strategies that worked for years no longer keep up.

This doesn’t mean the ADHD “appeared” in adulthood. It means the environment changed, the demands increased, and the differences became significantly impairing.

This is one reason ADHD is sometimes identified later in life, especially in individuals who were bright, well-supported, or skilled at masking their struggles.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I struggling now when I managed before?” you’re not alone. Sometimes the answer isn’t that you’ve become less capable, it’s that you’re carrying a much heavier executive functioning load than ever before.

Understanding the difference between having symptoms and experiencing impairment is an important part of understanding ADHD.