Posts tagged CBT counseling in houston
Why is Everyone so Depressed?

“How are you doing,” I commonly ask clients, and the response is “I’m okay…” The okays are sounding different these days. Heavier. There is a lot of hope as of late. Vaccines have been a game changer for many, as many are able to re-enter society after a “lost” year. However, there is still a heaviness. I’ve been talking to lots of people lately and listening to what feels heavy right now and why feelings of depression might be lingering.

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How to Manage Anxiety

Anxiety is a common experience that I see presented in and out of the counseling room. Not only do I notice this professionally, but I witness this in my personal life as well. Practicing grounding techniques is a way we can manage and cope with anxiety.

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How to Re-Write Your Story

Repeatedly in session, I get the question, “how do I stop thinking like this?” The strength that is true for many of my clients is that they have self-awareness. They know their thinking is unhealthy. They know they are unhappy. They know they are easily triggered. They know they gravitate towards relationships and situations that reinforce their negative emotions… but they do not know how to stop repeating the same unwanted patterns.

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