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Postpartum Mental Health: Navigating Life After Birth
The arrival of a new baby is often celebrated as one of life's most joyful milestones. While welcoming a child can bring excitement, love, and hope, it also comes with significant physical, emotional, and mental changes.
For many new parents, the postpartum period can be filled with unexpected challenges that are rarely discussed openly.
Postpartum mental health is an important part of overall well-being, yet it is often overshadowed by conversations about newborn care
amal siddiqi
Jul 264 min read


Why the World Cup Feels So Emotional: Sports, Identity, and Human Connection
The FIFA World Cup is more than just soccer. As Houston welcomes fans from around the world, the city is coming together through shared traditions, unforgettable moments, and a love for the game. But what makes the tournament so emotionally powerful? It all comes down to our human need for connection, belonging, and community.
amal siddiqi
Jun 297 min read


The Role of a Supportive Therapy Environment in Managing Anxiety
People that deal with anxiety need to realize that a peaceful environment is more important than they think. Anxiety can affect people on a day to day basis, affecting even small things such as socializing, or even dealing with stressful situations. This is why the environment that someone is in can really affect a person’s feelings, and how comfortable they can feel in different situations.
amal siddiqi
May 223 min read


The Difference Between Healthy Accountability and Toxic Self-Blame
Many people confuse healthy accountability with self-blame. Learn the difference and how to move toward a more compassionate perspective.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Apr 214 min read


Why We Blame Ourselves for Everything (and How to Start Letting Go)
Do you feel like your past mistakes or relationships are still weighing on you? Learn how guilt and self-blame keep us stuck—and how therapy can help you move forward.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Apr 184 min read


High-Functioning Anxiety in Houston: When You Look Fine but Don’t Feel Fine
High-functioning anxiety is not an official diagnosis, but it is a very real experience for many people, especially in a big, busy city like Houston. From the outside, you may look successful, organized, and capable. You show up to work. You meet deadlines. You manage family responsibilities. Inside, however, it can feel like your nervous system never truly turns off.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Jan 154 min read


Staying Present this Holiday Season: Helping Calm our Anxious Thoughts
The holidays are just around the corner, and life can feel like it's picking up speed. There are gifts to buy, travel plans to coordinate, social events to attend, and expectations—both spoken and unspoken—that can start to feel heavy. For many of us, this time of year can bring a mix of joy and stress. When anxiety shows up, it often pulls us away from the moment, leaving us stuck in in our own thoughts to worry about what’s next or what could go wrong. In my work with clien

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Nov 16, 20253 min read


Understanding Social Anxiety: Symptoms, Presentation, and Treatment
Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a common but often misunderstood mental health condition. It goes beyond everyday shyness and can significantly impact a person's ability to engage in social situations, leading to distress and avoidance behaviors. Fortunately, effective treatments, including psychotherapy, can help individuals manage and overcome social anxiety, improving their confidence and quality of life.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance: What It Is and How to Work With It
Pathological demand avoidance is a pattern of behavior where a person resists or avoids doing things that others ask of them, even when those tasks are reasonable or align with their own goals. This behavior is often found in children, but some adults can display it as well. This avoidance is not always conscious. It can come from anxiety, fear of failure, or a need to stay in control.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Aug 7, 20255 min read


Overfunctioning: How to Recognize It and Break Free
Do you often find yourself stepping in to solve others’ problems without being asked? Or maybe you take on more than your fair share of

Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
Mar 30, 20253 min read


Patience: What is it? How can I get more of it?
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Craig Cohen about patience on the Houston Matters radio show.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Dec 20, 20243 min read


College Homesickness and Loneliness
Starting college can be a new and exciting experience. It’s full of possibilities: new friendships, new classes, and a fresh start in a...

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Dec 6, 20245 min read


Coping with Election Stress: Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety
With each election season, the intensity of the news cycle, social media discussions, and ongoing debates can be overwhelming. Many people e

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Nov 5, 20243 min read


The Benefits of Group Therapy: Healing Together
Understanding Group Therapy: A Collective Approach to Healing
Group therapy involves a small number of individuals who meet regularly
Trang Vo
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Understanding Burnout Among Medical Professionals
Let's explore how to overcome and prevent burnout among healthcare workers, ensuring both personal well-being and quality patient care.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Jul 28, 20243 min read


Weather and Your Well-being: Understanding and Managing Weather-Related Stress
This blog post aims to shed light on this phenomenon and offer practical strategies for managing weather-induced mental health challenges
Trang Vo
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Returning to Normal After Hurricane Beryl
Helpful tips to cope with stress and anxiety after a hurricane, flood, or natural disaster

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Test Day Anxiety
When tests come up they are often emphasized as holding some form of a major impact over you, whether it be your grade, your career advancement, or even social consequences at home or with friends. No wonder we get nervous! Luckily, there are some ways you can try to quell these unpleasant feelings and do your best to conquer your test. So what can you do to feel less anxious and more confident?

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
May 23, 20243 min read


Navigating the Post-Graduation Maze: Mental Health Challenges for Recent College Graduates
In the journey of life, graduating from college is often seen as a momentous achievement, a stepping stone towards a promising future.

SJ Knowlton, LPC-A
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Nine Tips to Help You Achieve Better Sleep
Sleep. We all need it. We all struggle to achieve it. Sleep is incredibly important, both for physical and mental health. Yet, many...

Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza, LPC
Jan 9, 20234 min read
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