HOUSTON THERAPY

Have you ever been told you need to be easier on yourself? Or that you hold yourself to impossible standards? Many of us do!

The holidays are quickly approaching and if the idea of spending extended time with loved ones ever gives you anxiety, you are not alone.

In this post, we’ll learn some different shame management techniques. To do so, we’ll utilize the following scenario:

When teen girls felt bad about their bodies, 34% reported that Instagram made them feel worse and, based on Facebook's own slide presentatio

Stress is a topic we are all too familiar with.

Creative-informed therapy may lead to better and quicker therapeutic outcomes

For the creative, low motivation may interrupt the flow of ideas that allow us to make a living or cause an unwanted block to progress.

Reentry fear is the dread of having to rejoin a noisy, social world that didn’t work well for introverts to begin with.

Doing your best seems like a simple idea, but in the mind of a perfectionist, it's a fast-track to burnout. Sound familiar? This is for you.

Between vaccine confusion, political unrest, and more, managing feelings of uncertainty may be 2021's most crucial skill.

There are times when we just get stuck. In the creative world, the phenomena has many names: writer’s block, freezing up, stage fright, etc.

As a psychologist my focus is on helping people live full, meaningful lives. Often times this entails a more holistic approach. There are...

This post is a heavily edited version of a paper I wrote in school. I think these concepts are helpful for many people, so I hope I was...

A short list of coping skills to help you be in the moment and get out of your head after last night's debate.

Finding a creative flow does not require partnering with a broken Muse.

It may be tempting to hide out in the creative space, which can lead to social and emotional isolation.

Navigating life during the pandemic has been challenging. Sudden changes to all aspects of my life have contributed to a softening of the...

As therapists, we are also people. We deal with fears, worry, uncertainty and doubt just like everyone else. So how do "the pros" handle it?

This article is the first in a series aimed to promote understanding of helpful and unhelpful ways to manage emotions, with the overarching

It’s funny to me to hear people’s responses when they hear that I work as a therapist. “Oh wow. You must really deal with a lot.” “That’s...