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For The Men…. The intersection of masculinity and therapy
“Men have overruled their pain and soul’s delight, taught to think of themselves as ‘mechanisms.’ Such an estrangement wounds very...
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Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Defense Mechanisms
In this blog we’ll take a look at what defense mechanisms are and explore a handful of commonly used defenses. Contrary to popular...
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birkhold3
- Oct 25, 2022
- 6 min
From Dread to DEAR MAN!
One of the most frequent DBT skills I find myself teaching in individual therapy is DEAR MAN. This skill comes from the Interpersonal...
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Kristina Nunez, PsyD
- Oct 11, 2022
- 4 min
Gaslighting vs invalidation: A recent influx of narcissists or poor communicators?
Conflicts with others are typically uncomfortable experiences for most people. Frequently having disagreements with another person is...
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Jackie Perin, LPC
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Overcoming Perfectionism
Definition: A combination of excessively high personal standards and overly critical self-evaluations Perfectionistic Traits: 1. All or...
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Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
- Oct 5, 2022
- 5 min
Should I consider going to therapy?
Seeking Therapy for a Specific Symptom or Disorder When considering whether or not therapy may be beneficial, individuals often fall into...
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Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
- Sep 6, 2022
- 4 min
People-Pleasing Unpacked
People-pleasing is a need to make others find us likable. It places the emphasis of our relational encounters on what we imagine other...
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Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza, LPC
- Aug 3, 2022
- 1 min
Be Gay With Me: Podcast Interviews With Members of the LGBTQ Community and Allies
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza. I am therapist here at Houston Therapy. My passion is working with the LGBTQ community and...
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Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
The relationship with your therapist: A tool for insight
“The subtleties of a person’s interpersonal history live on in current relationships and color the therapeutic connection.” -Nancy...
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birkhold3
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Infidelity Recovery
One of the most difficult events that can happen in a relationship is infidelity. Relational safety is leveled to a 0 after an affair,...
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Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza, LPC
- Jul 12, 2022
- 6 min
Cooking Through Grief: An Argument for Emotional Eating
Anyone who follows me on social media knows that I love food and that I love to cook. As a female identifying person, being able to...
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Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
- Jul 2, 2022
- 3 min
Lessons of Summer: Cultivating more play and more rest
Imagine your childhood self - you’ve been through a year of structured and demanding classes, perhaps followed by a slew of...
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Jackie Perin, LPC
- Jun 29, 2022
- 1 min
How to Talk to your Kids About School Shootings
With the recent school shooting in Uvalde, your child might be feeling anxious about their safety at school. Below are some helpful tips...
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SJ Knowlton, LPC-A
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
Therapy Questions, Myths, and Misconceptions
How to Pick a Therapist This series will handle misunderstandings and common questions we as therapists encounter from our clients and...
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info978887
- Jun 22, 2022
- 2 min
A Self Care Map, Part 1
Houston is a pretty big city. Large enough to make the top 10 in the US! So it makes sense that it can be a little hard to navigate at...
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info978887
- Jun 13, 2022
- 1 min
Soft Belly Meditation
This is a simple meditation that can be called upon throughout your day. It combines deep breathing with body awareness. Breathing is a...
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Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
Empowerment, Awareness, & Exploration: Helping Small Children Navigate the Pandemic at School
Kate Lilly, M.Ed, is a Learning Specialist at The Joy School, a school for kids with learning differences in the Montrose area of...
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birkhold3
- May 31, 2022
- 3 min
Ending Therapy
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...
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Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza, LPC
- May 6, 2022
- 5 min
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month- Common Mistakes to Avoid When a Loved One Is Struggling
May is mental health awareness month. It is a heartbreaking coincidence that singer Naomi Judd died by suicide only days ago. Her...
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birkhold3
- May 4, 2022
- 5 min
5 of the Most Common Cognitive Distortions I See in Therapy
Cognitive distortions are inaccurate thoughts that influence the ways we see ourselves, others, and the world around us, and ultimately...
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