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What are the key principles of the Gottman Method for couples therapy?
The Gottman Method is a renowned approach to couples therapy, rooted in decades of research on what makes relationships thrive or falter....


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How Can Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Improve Your Relationships?
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy? EFT is rooted in attachment theory, which emphasizes that humans have an innate drive to connect...


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Couples Therapy: Pathways to Connection
Navigating relationships can be hard. There’s no shame in seeking help for any spectrum of difficulties in a relationship. From...


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Conflict isn't Spooky
Why Conflict Isn’t Spooky: A Therapeutic Approach for Couples For many couples, conflict in relationships can feel overwhelming, almost...


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Why Therapists Need Therapists
Why is it important for therapists to seek their own therapy? Let’s talk about it! Therapists dedicate countless hours to walking...


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The Right Time for Therapy: How to Know When to Start
If you're contemplating whether to seek professional help, consider these key indicators, supported by relevant statistics.


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Exploring the Experience: What Does EMDR Therapy Feel Like?
Are you interested in starting EMDR therapy, but unsure of what to expect? From a therapist that has experienced EMDR herself, let’s talk...


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Is my teen struggling with anxiety?
As the beginning of school approaches, teens are met with a whole new set of challenges as they navigate the change. Adjusting to a new...


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Navigating the Transition: From High School to College
The transition from high school to college marks a significant milestone in every student's life. It's a period filled with excitement,...


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Understanding Academic Pressure and Perfectionism Among College Students
In today's fast-paced academic environment, college students often find themselves grappling with a silent force: academic pressure and...


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Maternal Suicide Awareness Week
As Maternal Suicide Awareness Week and Suicide Awareness Week come to a close, we remain committed to raising awareness and taking...


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Does EMDR help with anxiety?
Are you curious how EMDR and anxiety intertwine? Let’s talk about it! In the 1980s, Frances Shapiro first created a psychotherapy...

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The US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released this week that parent's stress is a “urgent public health issue”.
Did you see the popular headlines this week? A headline that feels unsurprising, validating and distressing all at once. Muthy shared...


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Managing Back-to-School Anxiety: A Texas Therapist Shares Tips for Parents
Whether this is your first back-to-school season or you are entering into your child's senior year of High School we know the...

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5 Reasons for Orgasm Performance Anxiety. Tips from a Sex Therapist.
18+ please! Orgasm performance anxiety is a concern that can affect anyone- yet it's not a topic that we frequently talk about openly....

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Breaking the Stigma: College Students in Texas Are Overcoming Barriers to Finding a Therapist and Starting Therapy
In the whirlwind of college life, juggling classes, social life, and finding time to actually take care of your own mental health can...


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Under the Radar: How Eating Disorders Impact Athlete Mental Health
It’s a Friday night or Sunday afternoon, what are you doing? I’d be willing to bet many of us are watching our favorite sports teams...


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Why Leaders Need Therapy Too
“Do More”, “Be better”,“Complete this now” have been consistent phrases of US working culture since the Industrial Revolution. These...


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Financial Wellness: How to Manage Financial Anxiety
Money is more than just numbers and budgets; it’s deeply connected with our emotions, values, and behaviors.


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Happy Pride! Let's celebrate the gifts Queer people bring to our world!
This month, I hope we remember the importance of allyship, honoring queer history that has paved the way forward
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