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One of the best ways to relax and unwind at the end of a long day is by watching a movie. Movies create a myriad of emotions for people....

If you are like a lot of people, you may hear a song that describes the holidays as “the most wonderful time of year” and immediately...

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, admits the hustle and bustle it is crucial not to negate...

The term, ‘gaslighting’ has been tossed around a lot on the internet lately, to the point where I wonder if people know what it actually...

Let’s be real – screens and social media are pretty much part of our everyday lives now. Screens are a big part of how we work, play, and...

Here in the Houston area, we are no strangers to natural disasters. Over the past decade alone, there were the Memorial Day floods...

Phobias can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Fortunately, counseling has emerged as a powerful ally in the battle against...

David - Beach Trip. These dreaded words pop up on my calendar once a year, and reading them always creates a pit in my stomach that I...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders. There are different types of anxiety disorders, but the common symptoms are...

Many teens are struggling with high levels of anxiety without anyone knowing. You might wonder how this is possible. Teens are experts in...

We have officially entered what some might call the most dreadful time of year. Valentine’s Day, also commonly known as Single Awareness...

The information we input has impacts on what we output. In this day and age of a pandemic, racial tension, an upcoming election, and even...

“Codependents often report that they don’t know who they are.” – Pia Mellody Author and speaker, Pia Mellody, maps out several...

As the mother of four young children, my husband and I have spent a lot of time lately considering our options, attempting to arrive at a...

How do you respond to change?  Do you embrace it with all that you have or do you avoid it at all costs?  Can I be honest with you? ...

While these dystopian images may seem not far fetched for some, being in survival mode may encompass far more than just these extremes....

In order to endure and triumph over stress, we naturally utilize coping mechanisms in everyday life.  Coping Mechanisms are the actions...

For many people, counseling is a new, uncomfortable, humbling experience. I get it, it’s not easy. But neither is living under the weight...

And I also struggle. I am no stranger to fear and worry and anxiety. For years I was told things like “just trust God more” and “worry is...

But after all the figuring out a new normal, now we are opening back up.  Many of us are going back into offices, many of us are spending...