HOUSTON THERAPY

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.

A common concern about telehealth therapy is whether the work can go as deep on a screen, or over a phone, as it would in a room. It's a fair question. Most of us carry an image of therapy as two people in a quiet office, with the sense of having entered a particular kind of space set apart from the rest of life. Telehealth seems, at first, to remove all of that. What I've found is that less is removed than people expect. Some things are, though, and both pieces are worth ack

Many people in Houston consider therapy long before they ever schedule an appointment. They wonder if their struggles are “serious enough,” if they should be able to handle things on their own, or if therapy is only for people in crisis. The truth is that therapy is not just for emergencies. Therapy is for anyone who wants support, clarity, or relief from ongoing emotional strain.

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.

If you’re considering starting therapy, one of the most common and understandable questions is: How long does therapy take? The answer isn’t always straightforward. The length of therapy depends on several personal, clinical, and practical factors. But there is research to guide us, as well as the insights of experienced therapists.

esearch does support the idea that certain lifestyle habits can have a meaningful impact on mental health and overall well-being.

Vulnerability is often the keystone of the human experience due to its relationship with empathy, intimacy, connection, and psychological we

Ever wonder why, in movies or on TV shows, people always seem to be lying on a couch when they’re seeing a therapist?

In relationships, a power struggle is not just about who gets to make decisions, but about a deeper, emotional battle for control,

The fit between therapist and client is essential for personal growth.

Understanding Group Therapy: A Collective Approach to Healing Group therapy involves a small number of individuals who meet regularly

Often, we arrive to therapy with the quest to build a toolkit or a set of skills we can call upon to better manage our lives. Many...

Hello. My name is Anthony Tamborello. I recently joined the Houston Therapy team in early September, and this is my first blog post here....

Understanding different acronyms in therapy can be confusing, even more so when you are looking to understand the different licensures and w

Therapy can help you navigate through terrifying novel experiences

How do we decide what to work on? People can seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may want to change something about their...

Recently, an article featured in Psychology Today gained a lot of social media, and particularly TikTok, traction. Titled What's Behind the

One way of thinking about men and how we experience our feelings and emotion

Conflicts with others are typically uncomfortable experiences for most people. Frequently having disagreements with another person is...

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza. I am therapist here at Houston Therapy. My passion is working with the LGBTQ community and...