How to Increase Emotional Intelligence in Your Child

Recent studies have shown that emotional intelligence can be almost as important as IQ in predicting a person’s success in life. The good news is that while traditional IQ it is thought to be consistent and stable throughout a person’s lifespan...

The Best Secrets to Rest Better Tonight!

When your alarm goes off, you can’t help but be exhausted. In fact, you’d give anything for 30 more minutes of sleep. Does this sound familiar?

Anxiety TreatmentAmy RolloOctober 20, 2017sleep, insomnia, heights family counseling, houston heights counseling, counseling 77007, stress, anxiety, CBT, How to fall asleep at night, how to rest better, child counselor in the heights, teen counselor in the heights, adult counseling in the heights, couples counseling in the heights, family counseling in the heights

What to Expect In Counseling

“So what do people actually do in therapy?” I look up from my drink as I see an acquaintance attempt to make typical small talk with me during a social function. I gave a half smile because...

Adult TherapyAmy RolloOctober 19, 2017Heights Family Counseling, Counselor in the Heights, Counselor in Houston, What to expect in counseling, Child Cousnselor, Adult Counseling, Teen Counselor, Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, counseling 77007, what is counselingComment

How to Conquer Mom Guilt!

Mom guilt, let’s talk about it! As a counselor who often works with both children and adults, this subject comes up often. Every parent who enters my office after their child has been seen has a look of anxiety.

Perinatal & PostpartumAmy RolloOctober 18, 2017heights family counseling, amy rollo, Amy Rollo Therapy, Mom Guilt, CBT, Family Counseling in the Heights, Family Counseling in Houston, Adult Counseling in the Heights, Adult Counseling in Houston, Child counselor in the Heights, Child Counselor in Houston, Play therapy in the heights, Play therapy in houston, Challenging thoughtsComment

I Get You

This time of the year brings out all the feels for people. I can see the stress and anxiety building in my child and adolescent clients. Before the first day of school, there are...

ADHD CounselingAmy RolloAugust 22, 2017child counselor, Cypress Counseling Services, cypress counseling, adolescent counselor, teen counselor, adult counselor, 77429 counseling, family counseling, Amy Rollo Therapy, HeightsCounseling, HeightsFamilyCounseling, 77007Counseling, Heightschildcounselor, Heightsadultcounseling, heightsplaytherapist Comment

How to Avoid Burnout

I just read an article that noted that the average working mother clocks in 98 hours a week. I actually feel like this number is an underestimate for many of my clients and myself. For instance, I couldn’t help but laugh at my ridiculousness this evening.

The Aha Moment that Reinforced the Idea to Let Go

I had an aha moment last night. Not one of the ones that make you grin ear to ear, but one of those moments that take your breath away. I’m a mother, and like most mothers, I’m pretty obsessed with my children. However...

How Does Therapy Really Work???

When most people start the counseling process, what they want to know is "how is this really going to work?" In the counseling world, we call this “creating change.” There are a million...