HOUSTON THERAPY

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.

Online dating survival guide.

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...

“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,...

When a creative is blocked, intense negative emotions may follow, leading to depression, anxiety, or behavioral acting out.

Are you finding yourself holding onto something unforgivable that someone else has done? Almost all of us have these moments throughout...

“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...