50 Shades Freed

Since the final installment of the 50 Shades trilogy has been released, 50 Shades Freed, I thought that I would share some of my personal and professional views about the trilogy. I understand that the release of the books and movies provided many people with a new desire for passion within their relationship. Many people discovered that they were very turned on by the idea of having a dominating sexual partner and/or interested in trying out different kinky behavior. Being a very sex positive person, I think this was a great aspect of the resulting frenzy created by 50 Shades.

Alternative RelationshipsAmy RolloFebruary 26, 2018kink, sex therapy, sex therapist in houston, sex therapist in the heights, BDSM, BDSM relationships, couples counseling in the heights, couples counseling in houston

Position of the Month: March 2018

I have been wanting to create a blog series promoting a different sexual position each month. I thought this would be an interesting way to help bring some creative fun to our audiences’ sexual lives. If nothing else, trying some of these with a partner might provide a good laugh! As many of you are aware, Heights Family Counseling is an all-inclusive counseling practice, so there will be months that I will share heteronormative positions, but there will also be months that I share information regarding positions specifically meant for other sexual lifestyles. I am very excited to bring this series to you all. I hope you enjoy trying these positions out - let the fun begin!

Sex TherapyAmy RolloFebruary 26, 2018position of the month, sex therapy in the heights, sex therapy in houston, couples counseling in the heights, couples counseling in houston, houston's best couples counseling, marriage counseling near me, marriage counseling in the heights

Guilt Vs Shame

We have all felt guilt and shame before, but do you know the different between the two? Before attending a seminar on guilt, shame, and resilience, (given by Allison Marek LCSW, CDWF and inspired by Brené Brown’s research on shame, vulnerability and connection), I do not think that I would have been able to accurately describe the difference between guilt and shame. After the seminar I felt enlightened by what I had learned. Here is what I took away from it and I hope that you can take something away from it as well.

Adult TherapyAmy RolloFebruary 20, 2018Brene Brown, brene' brown, Resiliency Counseling, Resiliency, empathy, shame, guilt, how to work through guilt, how to work through shame, how to use more empathy, counseling in the heights, counseling in houston, best houston counselor, best counselor in the heights

How do you self-care?

Self-care is yes, taking care of oneself, but it goes deeper than that. It is being intentional about taking care of oneself, emotionally and physically. It is listening to what your body is telling you. Sometimes, amidst our busy lives, it is easy to get caught up in what everyone else needs and forget our own needs.

Depression TreatmentAmy RolloFebruary 20, 2018self-care, counseling in the Heights, Counseling in Houston, How to care for yourself, adult counseling in houston, adult counseling in the heights, journaling, gratitude, mindfulness

Stop Fixing and Start Connecting

I’ve been sharing some of my thoughts as they pop up the past week or two on the Heights Family Counseling Twitter: “Relax, you don’t need all the answers all at once. You’ll get there with time. ~Amy- my own self-soothing thoughts today” or “Just breathe. Everything is going to be okay. You got this; you've survived 100 % of bad days before. ~Amy- because sometimes we need to hear what our brain doesn't always tell us!”

Couples CounselingAmy RolloFebruary 14, 2018couples counseling in houston, marriage and family therapy, marriage counseling in houston, relationships, how to talk to your partner, Amy Rollo, heights family counseling, sex therapy

Lasting ways to connect with your partner this Valentine’s Day!

As Valentine’s Day soon approaches, the National Retail Federation expects that holiday spending will exceed $18.2 billion for the United States. This means that on average each individual will be spending around $135! If you are anything like me, this seems like a whooping number, especially when you take into consideration that this is likely being spent by two people in a relationship – that’s a total of $270! In light of this information, I wanted to share with you all some ways to connect with your partner that do not cost near this much money!

Couples CounselingAmy RolloFebruary 12, 2018sex therapy, sex therapy in houston, sex therapy in the heights, valentines gifts, connecting with your partner valentines day, couples counseling in the heights, couples counseling in houston

How an Evaluation Allows for your Child to be Seen Fully!

An evaluation has an even bigger opportunity for your child to be seen fully. Sure, your child might struggle to read and write, but their creativity is off the charts! Or, social communication is a challenge, but your child connects on his level by sharing all the facts he knows about his friends’ interests. AD/HD might be a diagnosis that helps your child channel all of his energy into a sport. These are the things that I see during an evaluation.

evaluation servicesAmy RolloFebruary 1, 2018ADHD, ADHD testing, Autism testing, dyslexia, dyslexia testing, learning disability testing, comprehensive testing

Consent in the age of #Metoo

As a person, a woman, and a sex therapist who spends a great deal of her professional and personal life validating the feelings of others, I was saddened, frustrated, and disappointed to read a recent article regarding a woman’s terrible experience while on a date with comedian, Aziz Ansari.

Sex TherapyAmy RolloJanuary 30, 2018Aziz Ansari reaction, What is sexual consent, Metoo, how to have consensual sex, what is sexual abuse, sex therapy in houston, sex therapy in the heights

OFFICER YOU HAVE TO ARREST HER!

“Officer you have to arrest her!” Like most good stories, this one starts with someone suggesting I should be arrested. But before I share this story, let’s talk about how my confidence never waned despite the rather unusual circumstances.

Child CounselingAmy RolloJanuary 23, 2018parenting blog, parenting, chick-fil-A, self-doubt, mom guilt, Parenting strategies, child counselor in the heights, family counseling in the heights, child counselor in houston, play therapy, filial therapy

Can an app enhance communication and sexual pleasure with your partner?

I read an article earlier this week about a survey that was conducted in 2013 by Princeton on American’s use of the internet. This survey found that 25% of the sampled couples reported that their partner’s phone had been a distraction while spending time together. When I read this article, I immediately began to think about the implications of these findings and how knowing this information could help to create change for couples.

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Why a Pause Actually Creates Growth in Your Life

I’ve learned throughout my years as a counselor and boss that people hate change. In fact, people loathe change. There is something that is part of our human experience that makes us resistant or hesitant to the change experience.

Life TransitionsAmy RolloJanuary 17, 2018how to get through change, how to create change in life, child counseling in houston, adult counseling in houston, couples counseling in houston, child counselor, adult counselor, heights family counseling

New Year, New Ways to Connect

At the beginning of every year, advertisers push the “New Year, New You” slogan to sell a myriad of different things that are often forgotten by the start of spring. What if this year you set a new intention that would benefit yourself, your relationship, and your partner? What if this year your intention is to prioritize the way in which you sexually connect with your partner?

Sex TherapyAmy RolloJanuary 14, 2018Houston sex therapy, Houston sex therapist, Improving intimacy, improving sex life, how to connect with spouse, how to make sex better in a marriage, connecting with spouse, relationship therapy, couples counseling, couples counseling in houston, couples counseling in the heights, marriage counseling in houston, marriage counseling in the heights

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