May: The Hot Seat

Physical intimacy isn’t just about exploration and excitement! It’s also about grounding, closeness, and shared control. A position that combines playfulness with deep physical presence is The Hot Seat. This upright, face-to-face position promotes connection, confidence, and mutual rhythm; making it a fantastic choice for couples who want to stay emotionally and physically engaged throughout the experience.

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Why You Might Need Better Boundaries With Your Smartphone - (and How Your Brain Will Thank You)

Have you ever picked up your phone to check one quick notification only to realize, 30 minutes later, that you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of scrolling? You’re not alone. Our smartphones are designed to capture and hold our attention. But what feels like harmless habit can have a real impact on our mental health, especially if boundaries aren’t in place.

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Getting to Know HFC! - Ty Neely

As a kid, I never really knew what I wanted to do. I grew up in a neighborhood and went to a school that was highly competitive and excellence was always the expectation. My parents raised me to be an oil & gas CEO, and since I didn’t really know what my skills were, I followed their plan until my junior year of college. Since higher-level empathy skills are some of the last skills that our brain develops towards the end of its development (around 25 years old), I started noticing during my time in college that I was really adept at sensing people’s emotions.

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Coping with Change: Supporting Your Mental Health After the Election

The mental health impact of political changes can be intense. Sadness, fear, relief, anger, or numbness are common and valid responses. Our brain has one of three responses to a perceived threat or uncertainty: fight, flight, or freeze. People often feel directly affected or unsafe for a number of reasons, particularly due to the chronic uncertainty which can lead to emotional fatigue or burnout. During this time of change, it’s so important to take care of your mental health.

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Supporting You Through the Perinatal & Postnatal Journey: Virtual and In-Person Counseling in San Antonio & Houston Heights

Life changes the moment you discover you're pregnant. There’s a surge of emotions—some positive, some overwhelming, and some downright scary. For some, the positive pregnancy test might come with a sense of excitement and anticipation, but also with questions or feelings of uncertainty. For others, it might be a complete surprise, and suddenly, it feels like everything is shifting in ways you didn’t expect.

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The Effects of Motherless Daughters

 The loss of a mother is a profound experience that shapes a daughter’s emotional, psychological, and social development. Mothers play an essential role in nurturing, guiding, and supporting their children. When a daughter loses her mother—whether through death, abandonment, or estrangement—the effects can be long-lasting and deeply impactful. These effects can manifest in emotional struggles, identity challenges, and difficulties in relationships. 

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