UpTIC Consulting & Counseling, PLLC

Attention Parents of Young Children!

If you are struggling with defiance, tantrums, inattention, or other unwanted behaviors, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) might be a great fit for you and your child!

PCIT is evidence-based and specifically designed for children ages 2-6.

PCIT helps eliminate unwanted and disruptive behavior AND increase positive and desirable behavior.

Dr. Kendra McLaughlin, PhD, LPC-S, is trained in PCIT and would love to talk with you about PCIT!

Reach out today!

806-738-4828
www.upticc.org

I am excited to have submitted the first drafts of two entries for the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Counseling, published by the American Counseling Association!

I am incredibly grateful and honored to have been selected as a contributor, authoring entries on Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Focused Treatment and Early Adolescence: Developmental Tasks and Psychosocial Crisis.

The updated Encyclopedia of Counseling is anticipated to be published in September 2027!

-Dr. McLaughlin

Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day!

Looking for LPC Associate Supervision?

Kendra McLaughlin, PhD, LPC-S, offers supervision for Texas LPC Associates, in person in Amarillo, TX, or virtually.

If you're looking for a supervisor or want to learn more about Kendra's supervision approach, reach out!

806-738-4828
[email protected]

Or you can learn more here: https://www.upticc.org/supervision-lpc-associates

Looking for a counseling office in Amarillo?

Whether you're launching a private practice, expanding from telehealth to in-person services, or looking for a professional space a few days a week, we have furnished counseling offices available for sublease at UpTIC Consulting & Counseling. Our offices are designed specifically for mental health professionals and include a welcoming waiting area, break room, and private restroom.

✔ Furnished therapy offices
✔ Flexible rental options
✔ Professional, confidential environment
✔ No fee splitting

Interested in learning more or scheduling a tour? Visit https://www.upticc.org/office-for-rent

If you’re at the Region 16 School Safety Summit-stop by our booth, say hi, and get some goodies! You can hear Dr. McLaughlin speak about Crisis Response on the Front Lines at 11am and 2 pm!

Dr. McLaughlin is excited to be speaking about trauma response on the front lines at the Region 16 Safety Expo! We hope to see you June 2nd!

➡️UpTIC will also have a booth-stop by to check it out and grab some goodies!

📣Educators, this summer is your opportunity to recharge, refocus, and strengthen your impact for the upcoming school year.

Join UPTIC for our Summer Training! These sessions are designed to provide practical strategies, meaningful professional growth, and support for the real challenges you face every day.

⏰ Registration closes June 5, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Date: June 11, 2026
Sessions Offered: Tiered Behavior Support - 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Behaviors on Fire - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Region 16 Head Start 1601 Cleveland St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Cost: $50 for one session, $75 for both sessions
➡3 hrs of Continuing Education per session offered for Texas Educators!

Learn more:

UpTIC Summer 2026 Training Sessions — UpTIC Consulting & Counseling If you’re struggling with understanding student behavior or feel like the traditional strategies aren’t working, UpTIC’s Summer Training Sessions are here to help equip you with practical, effective strategies to understand and navigate challenging student behavior. Check out a brief descripti...

May is Foster Care Awareness Month.

Thank you to all of the foster/adoptive parents out there! Foster care is challenging, beautiful, and life-changing for everyone involved.

UpTIC offers Family Nurture Group sessions designed specifically for foster and adoptive families. If you’re looking for a fun, engaging way to support attachment, build regulation skills, and strengthen social skills, we’d love to share more about how nurture groups can help.

Learn more at https://www.upticc.org/nurture-groups

As the school year winds down, everyone is tired…educators and students alike. It can be tempting to loosen routines, lower expectations, and simply “ride out” the final weeks.

But for students with challenging behaviors, the end of the year can actually be one of the hardest times.

While adults see summer approaching, many students are also carrying uncertainty about what comes next:
• Will there be enough food at home?
• Will they feel safe?
• Who will care for them over the summer?
• What will next year look like?
• Will they have a teacher they can trust?
• Will they be at a new campus with unfamiliar faces and expectations?

When students feel uncertain, behaviors often communicate what words cannot.

This is why structure, predictability, consistency, and connection matter even more in these final weeks. Routines help reduce anxiety. Clear expectations create safety. Calm, connected adults help students feel regulated when their world feels uncertain.

The finish line is close—but these last days still matter deeply for the students who need us most.

For more strategies on supporting students with difficult behaviors, check out UpTIC’s upcoming summer trainings at https://www.upticc.org/speaking-engagements/uptic-summer-2026-training-sessions