June Position of the Month: The Leg Glider
As the days grow longer and summer invites us to slow down and reconnect, many couples find themselves looking for fresh ways to enhance intimacy. This June, consider exploring The Leg Glider, a position that blends deep connection with sensual movement. It’s a beautiful way to cultivate closeness, try something new, and create space for intentional touch. Whether you're rediscovering intimacy or simply ready to add more variety to your connection, The Leg Glider is an accessible option that helps partners feel both secure and desired.
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Healing from Birth Trauma: You’re Not Alone
For many, the moment a baby is born is expected to be one of the most joyful, magical experiences of a lifetime. We’re told to cherish every second, to soak in the beauty of it all. But for many parents—especially mothers—the birth experience may not feel beautiful. Instead, it may feel overwhelming, frightening, or even traumatic.
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Yes, We Work With High-Conflict Couples—And Therapy Can Transform Your Relationship
Struggling with constant arguing or emotional distance in your relationship? Learn how couples therapy at Heights Family Counseling helps high-conflict couples break unhealthy patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection in Houston, San Antonio, and online throughout Texas.
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The Realities of Pregnancy and Postpartum
You’ve heard that “everything changes when you have a baby.” What many don’t talk about is just how true that is—emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally. For some, that shift starts with the pregnancy test. For others, it hits after the baby is born and the haze of sleep deprivation and hormone shifts takes hold.
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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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Getting to Know HFC! - Brittany Gilpin
What inspired you to become a therapist?
I always knew I wanted to help people, but I wasn’t sure exactly how I’d do that. Growing up, I played sports, so I initially thought I’d become a physical therapist and started studying kinesiology in college. But after taking a few classes, I realized it just didn’t feel like the right fit.
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April Position of the Month: The Snake
Physical closeness isn’t just about pleasure – it’s also about emotional connection, communication, and vulnerability. One position that invites partners into a space of trust and intimacy is The Snake. With its slow nature and emphasis on skin-to-skin contact, this position is perfect for couples looking to cultivate intimacy and emotional closeness.
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EMDR Therapy in Play Therapy
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a type of therapy often used to treat clients who have experienced trauma. After a traumatic event, individuals may struggle with negative self-talk and emotional distress.
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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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