HOUSTON THERAPY

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...

The creative person has an extra set of 'mental muscles' that are exercised each time novel solutions are formed.

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.

Taking breaks from creative work is really hard but totally necessary.

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.

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.

We generally understand what is healthy for the body, mind and emotions, but sexuality is a category of its own when it comes to...

Therapists & psychiatrists have found ways to use ‘positive distraction' to focus feelings and thoughts to our benefit.

Every client brings their unique gifts to therapy. I'm grateful that I get to work with people who already have creative tools.

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

How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach.

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

This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it.

Much to my delight I recently discovered that old episodes of the “Berenstain Bears” can be found online. I read several of those books...

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

Being aware of the benefits and potential costs of being a creative is essential to enjoying good mental health.

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

People often assume that counseling is a quick fix. When dealing with something as complex as our mind and emotions this is rarely the case

Dependence on our ‘rational superpowers’ may put us at risk of ignoring the power of our internal narratives.

In my view, most people’s simple desire is the authentic expression of their experience.