HOUSTON THERAPY

Are you opposed to engaging in conflict in your interpersonal relationships? Do you buy into the narrative that “healthy relationships”...

When I was in my master’s program studying marriage and family therapy, I had a wonderful supervisor who taught me the #1 tip that I...

Reciprocity: mutual dependence, action, or influence; a mutual exchange of privilege. Reciprocity in relationships is an idea that comes...

Opposite to emotion action is an Emotion Regulation skill from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Emotion Regulation is a module that stresses

‘Tis the season to feel… guilty? Although the holidays are often associated with joy, many of us feel complex feelings around the holiday...

One of the most frequent DBT skills I find myself teaching in individual therapy is DEAR MAN. This skill comes from the Interpersonal...

One of the most difficult events that can happen in a relationship is infidelity. Relational safety is leveled to a 0 after an affair,...

As a therapist, my main goal for my clients is that they feel relief in their lives and are better able to cope and understand...

Cognitive distortions are inaccurate thoughts that influence the ways we see ourselves, others, and the world around us, and ultimately...

Easy guide to the 5 basic emotions.

You’ve probably already heard the suggestion of keeping a gratitude journal to improve your mental health. Science backs the idea- we are ha

Are you finding yourself holding onto something unforgivable that someone else has done? Almost all of us have these moments throughout...

In the spirit of the holidays and gift-giving, I’d like to explain why the gift of a generous interpretation is a wonderful gift to give...

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.

Hesitation over starting family therapy is COMMON and normal. It is scary, but also very brave, to seek to change a family dynamic