Discover the profound impact a highly critical father can have on his daughter's emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Learn about the signs, coping mechanisms, and pathways to healing from a Houston therapist's perspective. Understand how to foster resilience and build self-esteem in the face of past criticism. Call our Houston therapists at 713-565-0922 to heal from your critical parents.
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and plenty of delicious food. While it can be tough to stick to healthy habits, you can still enjoy the celebrations without compromising your goals. Here are some practical tips to help you eat healthy during the holidays and feel your best while indulging mindfully. If you struggle with food, our Houston disordered eating therapists can help. Call 713-565-0922.
Living with anxiety as a teenager can be challenging, but finding the right places to ground yourself can make a world of difference. Bellaire, TX, offers several spots where anxious teens can find peace, relaxation, and a sense of belonging. This blog post explores some of the best places in Bellaire that provide a calming environment for teens dealing with anxiety. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our Houston Teen therapists at 713-565-0922.
Starting therapy can feel like a big decision, especially if you're unsure of the timing. If stress, anxiety, or relationship issues have been weighing you down, it might be time to explore therapy. In a fast-paced city like Houston, where life’s pressures can build up quickly, taking that step could make all the difference. Call us today at 713-565-0922 to see how our Houston Therapists can help you reach your goals and feel better today!
Discover how EMDR therapy can effectively treat anxiety by targeting the root causes of your symptoms. This comprehensive guide explains what to expect during EMDR sessions, how long it takes to see results, and whether it’s the right therapy for you. Learn about the benefits, potential downsides, and how EMDR compares to other anxiety treatments like CBT. Perfect for those exploring options to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and health anxiety. Call 713-565-0922 to get help today from our Houston trauma therapists.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder more commonly known as PTSD is a term that gets tossed around quite a bit. What’s lesser known is how to treat PTSD, or if PTSD is even treatable. The good news is that PTSD is treatable! Trauma therapists typically treat PTSD in 3 phases. I share a little bit about those phases in this post so that you know what to expect when you come in for PTSD treatment with a PTSD therapist in Houston, TX.
Jennifer enters my office in tears. She has been through five therapists already - none of whom helped her feel better. She has talked to therapists who taught her breathing techniques, and some therapists who had her recount her past trauma in painful detail. However, it wasn’t until she found my couch, that her experience was different. Together we figured out how she could feel safe in her body for the first time. If you have been through trauma, your body learns to be on high alert and has trouble feeling safe. Doing trauma therapy with me, little by little, Jennifer’s PTSD symptoms lessened.
At Wilson Counseling, we have been doing online therapy in Texas for a long time, but the Covid-19 pandemic really sped up the process of online therapy becoming mainstream. In fact, we see a large number of clients who prefer to do online counseling rather than come into our physical counseling office location in Houston, TX. Who can blame them? There are so many benefits to doing online therapy.
If you are feeling anxious, I think this exercise will be really helpful to you, This blog post will help you learn to do an exercise for relaxation called progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation is an exercise that can help relax your mind and your body by tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups throughout your body We usually start in the forehead and go all the way down to your toes. You will tense each muscle for about five seconds and then you'll slowly release You'll notice that this creates kind of a wave of relaxation in your body. When your body is stressed or anxious it tends to tense up. Progressive muscle relaxation will help you lessen the tension in order to feel more relaxed.
In a world where heterosexual male/female relationships are the norm, it can be very difficult to figure out your sexual orientation. Add in factors like family expectations, values you’ve had since you can remember, and religious/societal views it can be enough to make your head spin! In order to decide your sexual orientation first, it may be helpful for us to define some terms that you may not have heard before. Most of us know that the acronym LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender, and Questioning/Queer. but what do all those letters that come after mean anyway? The plus is an ever-growing list of other orientations to fit everyone’s uniqueness!
Self-harm can be an unhealthy way of coping. When you are in emotional pain, sometimes making yourself feel pain on the outside can feel like a catharsis. This post helps you find healthier alternatives when you are upset. If you are struggling, one of our Houston Anxiety counselors can help. Call today at 713-565-0922.
Did you know expressing gratitude can also help your love life? It makes you feel more appreciative and closer to your partner which generally means better sex. If you need help with your sex life or in your marriage, call us today at 713-565-0922. Our Houston couples therapists & marriage counselors have the tools to help you spice things up again and feel closer to your partner.
