HOUSTON THERAPY

Creative people need to be creative to have good mental health. Relying too much on external validation can cause depression and anxiety.

A creative’s inner narrative can be externalized in therapy --using the client’s process as a way to discover hidden emotions.

A look at the phenomenon of "broadcast suffering" -- a need for our trauma to be recognized and validated by an audience on social media.

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.

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.

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

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

Being able to see a situation in a new way has a fantastic power to positively impact mood, thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

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

As therapists, we are also people. We deal with fears, worry, uncertainty and doubt just like everyone else. So how do "the pros" handle it?

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

Your fascinations, and sensations are within you. They resonate in your body and mind. You know connection when you feel it in yourself, not

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