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William Schroeder, MA, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

William Schroeder is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Co-Owner of Just Mind, a counseling center in Austin, Texas that aims to remove the stigma from therapy. With more than 14 years of experience, he specializes in cognitive counseling with adults on issues such as loss, life transition, happiness, relationships, and career exploration. He has also received advanced training and works with clients with ADHD and Aspergers (ASD).

Education

  • MA, St. Mary's University, Mental Health Counseling
  • BBA, Loyola University New Orleans, Marketing

Professional Achievements

  • William and Just Mind have been featured in many publications, including the Harvard Business Journal, New York Times, American Express Small Business Blog, Readers Digest, and Business Insider

Certifications & Organizations

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Trained in EMDR
  • ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provide

Favorite Piece of Advice

Primarily, I just like to correct the misconception that anyone is ever "perfect." We all have challenges and what impresses me most as a clinician are those that grow personally from the things that they have faced.

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Co-authored Articles (14)

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Know if Someone Self Harms

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How to Recognize and Handle a Flaky Person

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What to Say When Someone Flakes on You: 10 Ways to Respond

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Living with an Autistic Spouse: How to Be a Supportive Partner

Are you hoping to support your autistic spouse and strengthen your marriage? Just like any relationship, a dynamic with an autistic partner needs patience, compromise, and communication. Here, we’ll discuss how to navi...

How to

Support an Autistic Girlfriend

Dating a woman on the autism spectrum is a little different from dating a allistic (non-autistic) woman. Here are tips for understanding and loving her.

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Overcome a Fear of Escalators

A fear of escalators, also known as escalaphobia, affects many people around the world. If you have escalaphobia, you may feel trapped when you are at the top of the escalator and feel like you might fall or tumble down ...

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Get over Your Fear of Slenderman

The monsters under your bed and in your closet are long gone. Now your nightmares are packed with visions of this faceless skinny man with abnormally long arms in a really nice, well-pressed suit. You're practically pini...

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Distract Yourself from Cutting

You may be surprised how many people cut themselves as a way to deal with troubling feelings. Sometimes they choose this method of self-harm because they want to express themselves. Other times it is used as a way to blo...

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Act Shy

There are times when people might want to fly under the radar and act shy. This could be a way to cope with not wanting to draw attention to yourself because you didn't complete work or even because you don't want to eng...

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Cope when Your Favorite Sports Team Loses

Watching your favorite team lose can be tough to handle, almost as much as watching them win can give you great excitement and joy. Losing is part of sports, though, and you’ll see your team lose plenty of games. Learn...

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Be Antisocial

Antisocial behavior can mean different things in different contexts, so it's important to distinguish between the different senses of the word. Sometimes introverts need to disengage a bit from our social lives and live ...

How to

Tell if Someone Is Angry Online

Though it can be fairly easy to determine if someone is angry in person, making this determination online can be difficult. They might use different fonts, emojis, or forms of punctuation that seem to convey anger to you...

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Respond to a Flaky Guy

Are you talking to a guy that always has the perfect excuse for why he has to cancel plans? Well, you’re certainly not alone! In the age of social media, flaky and noncommittal guys are everywhere. That being said, kee...

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Overcome the Post‐Vacation Blues

Many people who travel on vacation/holiday find themselves experiencing post-vacation blues, also known as post-vacation or post-travel depression. This condition is marked by an overall decrease in well-being and work p...