HOUSTON THERAPY

Using the therapeutic relationship as a tool for insight and change in counseling

How to Pick a Therapist This series will handle misunderstandings and common questions we as therapists encounter from our clients and...

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

Attachment theory has gotten a great deal of attention recently. Understanding our attachment patterns not only helps our intimate relationships, but it can also foster further self-awareness and self-compassion.

Having recently attended a wedding and experiencing an opportunity to witness and speak to a newly wedded couple as well as all the...

Easy guide to the 5 basic emotions.

“It can’t all be sorrow, can it? I’ve always been alone, so I don’t feel the lack. It’s all I’ve ever known. I’ve never experienced loss...

Natural therapeutic supports are the relationships and social activities that occur in our natural environments such as in the community,...

DBT offers a skill called Radical Acceptance that can be thought of as an alternative to forgiveness in these instances when applying forgiveness just doesn’t seem possible or right. After all, we have all heard the adage that “holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of harming another; you end up getting burned”.

“To live a full and connected life in the face of difficulty and even tragedy requires the capacity to feel and make use of our emotional...

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...

"Therapy is Only for Major Life Events" This series will handle misunderstandings and common questions we as therapists encounter from...

herapists create safe spaces by clearly establishing “ground rules” for your sessions. If you are confused about confidentiality, ask your therapist to clarify. Perhaps you are unsure why your therapist asks you certain types of questions; feel free to ask them how that benefits you and your therapy

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

Depth Psychotherapy is a term that can be confusing. Depth psychotherapy aims not only to improve symptoms but to address root causes.

This series will handle misunderstandings and common questions we as therapists encounter from our clients and people in general. Therapy...

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.

If I'm harder on myself, I'll be more motivated to change, right? Let's unpack this myth and find the steps to sustainable change.

Tips and considerations for bringing up difficult topics in therapy.

Amneh Amro, PA-C discusses her approach to treating mental health conditions holistically and medically.