Under The Oak

📣 Two Important Events for Our Baton Rouge Community!

Under the Oak is excited to share two upcoming opportunities focused on strengthening support for children, families, and the neurodivergent community in Baton Rouge! 💙

🤝 Continuum of Care Provider Summit

📅 September 30, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 American Red Cross
4655 Sherwood Common Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816

This working summit will bring together providers from across multiple sectors to develop a framework for a Continuum of Care Protocol. The goal is to address the fragmentation families often experience as they navigate different systems and services.

Healthcare, education, behavioral health, community services, and other providers are encouraged to participate and share their perspectives.

👉 Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sphuYbeRBA

🧩 State of Neurodiversity in Baton Rouge Conference

📅 October 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Main Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA

The annual conference will feature the release of the full State of Neurodiversity data report, including an accountability audit of the 25 recommendations from the organization's founding study.

Speakers will also explore four key areas connected to the Silo Tax:
🏥 Healthcare
🎓 Education
💼 Employment
🏠 Housing

🎟️ Tickets: $50
Scholarships are available for families for whom cost may be a barrier.

👉 Register: https://givebutter.com/annual-conference-registration-copy-s50hyc

We encourage our colleagues, families, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to share these events with anyone who may benefit.

Building stronger connections and reducing barriers starts with working together. 💙

💚 We’d Love to Hear From You!

Have you had a positive experience with Under the Oak? Your feedback means so much to our team and can help other families feel more comfortable taking that first step toward support.

⭐ Would you take a moment to leave us a Google review? ⭐

Your kind words help us continue to grow and support children, teens, and families in our community.

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Thank you for trusting Under the Oak with your family. 💚

Is It Time for a Psychological Evaluation?

📚 School is back—and sometimes the signs that a child is struggling become more noticeable once the school year begins.

A psychological evaluation may help provide answers when you notice:

🧠 Learning concerns – Your child is working hard but continues to struggle academically.

🎯 Attention & executive functioning – Difficulty focusing, staying organized, completing assignments, or managing time.

💬 Social difficulties – Trouble making friends, understanding social cues, or navigating relationships.

😟 Emotional concerns – Frequent anxiety, sadness, worry, emotional outbursts, or difficulty managing feelings.

😡 Behavior changes – Increased defiance, frustration, meltdowns, school refusal, or significant changes in behavior.

📖 School concerns – Falling grades, difficulty keeping up with peers, or teachers expressing ongoing concerns.

🧩 Developmental concerns – Questions about ADHD, autism, learning differences, or other developmental needs.

A psychological evaluation isn't about putting a label on your child. It's about understanding how your child learns, thinks, feels, and functions so you can better understand what support they need. ❤️

If you’ve noticed a pattern of concerns, the start of a new school year can be a good time to seek answers and create a plan for success.

🌳 Under the Oak
Supporting children, teens, and families as they learn, grow, and thrive.

📞 225-242-9217
📧 [email protected]
🌐 undertheoakbr.com

🌳 We’re excited to announce that Under the Oak now accepts CareCredit! 💚

We understand that investing in your child’s mental health and well-being is important—and we want to make accessing care a little easier.

CareCredit may provide a flexible payment option for eligible services, allowing families to manage healthcare expenses over time.

If you’ve been considering therapy, psychological testing, psychoeducational evaluations, or other services at Under the Oak, we’re here to help you explore your options.

💚 Questions about CareCredit? Give our office a call and our team will be happy to help!

📞 225-242-9217
📧 [email protected]
🌐 undertheoakbr.com

CareCredit is subject to credit approval. Financing options and terms vary. Ask our team for details.

🌳 OUR TEAM IS GROWING! 🌳

We’re excited to welcome new team members to Under The Oak—which means more appointment options for you and your family! 💚

We now have more availability for appointments:
✨ Afternoons
🌙 Evenings
🌿 Weekends

We know life can get busy, especially during the school year. Our goal is to make it easier for children, teens, and families to access the support they need—when it works best for your schedule.

📅 Looking for a new appointment time?
📩 Contact us to learn more about our current availability.

Under The Oak — growing our team so we can better support your family. 🌳💚

🎒🌳 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! 🌳🎒

A new school year brings new routines, new opportunities, and sometimes… a few big feelings. 💛

At Under The Oak, we’re here to support you and your family every step of the way.

Whether your child is feeling excited, anxious, overwhelmed, or having a hard time adjusting to a new routine, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

🌱 We’re here to help with:
• Anxiety & depression
• Behavioral challenges
• Emotion regulation
• Social skills
• Executive functioning
• Parent-child relationships
• Grief & trauma
• Psychological & psychoeducational assessments

✨ New school year. New beginnings. Same support.

Wishing all of our families a happy, healthy, and successful school year! 📚🍎

Under The Oak
Supporting children. Strengthening families. Growing together. 🌳💛

📞 225-242-9217
📧 [email protected]
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🍎✏️ Back-to-School Means Back to Routine! 📚💛

As the new school year begins, getting back into a consistent routine can help children feel more confident, focused, and ready to learn.

Here are a few simple ways to ease the transition:
🌙 Set a consistent bedtime and wake-up time.
🎒 Pack backpacks and lay out clothes the night before.
🥣 Start the day with a healthy breakfast.
📵 Limit screen time before bed to promote better sleep.
💬 Check in with your child each day about how they're feeling.

Remember, it's normal for children to feel excited, nervous, or even overwhelmed during the first few weeks of school. A predictable routine provides comfort and helps reduce stress.

At Under The Oak, we're here to support children and families every step of the way. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and successful school year! 🌳💚

🍎 **Back-to-School Starts the Night Before! 😴**

As the school year approaches, one of the best ways to help your child succeed is by getting their sleep schedule back on track.

A few simple changes can make those early school mornings much easier:

🌙 Start adjusting bedtime 1–2 weeks before school by moving bedtime and wake-up time 15 minutes earlier every few days.

📱 Turn off screens at least one hour before bedtime. The blue light from phones, tablets, and TVs can make it harder for children to fall asleep.

📚 Create a calming bedtime routine with activities like reading, taking a warm bath, or listening to quiet music.

⏰ Keep wake-up and bedtime consistent—even on weekends—to help your child's body adjust.

💤 Remember, quality sleep supports:
✔️ Better attention and learning
✔️ Improved mood and emotional regulation
✔️ Stronger memory and problem-solving skills

A well-rested child is better prepared to learn, grow, and enjoy the new school year.

What bedtime routine works best for your family? We'd love to hear your favorite tips in the comments! 💚

We are excited to introduce the newest member of our team!

Our Post-Doctoral Fellow, Meagan Plant, PhD, will be joining us under Franziska's supervision.

Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Meagan earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and her PhD in School Psychology from Louisiana State University. Her experience in both school and clinical settings has equipped her to support children and families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She is especially passionate about promoting justice and equitable access to care, with a focus on helping children and adolescents overcome challenges that impact their success in school.

Please join us in giving Meagan a warm welcome to the UTO family! We are thrilled to have her expertise, compassion, and commitment to supporting children and families on our team. We can't wait for all the great things she'll accomplish with us!

🌟 NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR CHILD & ADOLESCENT THERAPY 🌟

Every child deserves the tools and support they need to thrive. We are currently accepting new patients ages 2–17 and offer personalized, evidence-based therapy services designed to help children, teens, and families build confidence, resilience, and lasting positive change.

💙 Our Services Include:
✔ Individual Therapy
✔ Individual Therapy with Parent Involvement
✔ Family Therapy
✔ Parent Training & Behavior Management
✔ Group Therapy

🧠 We Use Evidence-Based Approaches Such As:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

🌱 We Can Help With:
• Anxiety & Depression
• Grief & Trauma
• Behavioral Challenges
• Anger Management
• Emotion Regulation
• Social Skills Development
• Executive Functioning Difficulties
• Parent-Child Relationship Concerns

✨ Treatment plans are individualized to meet each child's unique needs and support meaningful, lasting progress.

📞 Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment. We're here to support your child, your family, and your journey toward growth and wellness.