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In the context of borderline personality disorder, it may shed light on how the traumatized brain plays a role in the behavior of people with BPD. BPD carries much stigma and people with BPD are often viewed negatively, by both mental health professionals and people who are not in the mental health field.

When I was in my master’s program studying marriage and family therapy, I had a wonderful supervisor who taught me the #1 tip that I...

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...

Definition: A combination of excessively high personal standards and overly critical self-evaluations Perfectionistic Traits: 1. All or...

When considering whether or not therapy may be beneficial, individuals often fall into one of two categories. The first category consists of

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

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...

As a therapist, my main goal for my clients is that they feel relief in their lives and are better able to cope and understand...

Many people struggling with a mental illness just need a kind word and a safe place to feel seen and heard. If you have a loved one who is struggling and you are feeling helpless, the suggestions below may help. While they are mostly suggestions of what NOT to do, it may help you to read WHY these things should be avoided to better help your loved one.

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

Connection with others is more important than you might think. Meaningful connections with others lowers anxiety and depression, raises...

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.

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Easy guide to the 5 basic emotions.

Addiction is a chronic and relapsing psychiatric disorder affecting a large number of people worldwide. Ample evidence from basic and...