Have you ever felt like you and your partner were engaged in DEFCON 5 over what new couch to buy? What was that fight really about? And how do you normally argue with your partner? My guess is, it wasn't really about the couch at all.
Read MoreHave you heard of self-compassion? In short, it's a way of understanding the human experience of pain and suffering, knowing that everyone suffers, and being compassion about your own inadequacies or short comings. For me, I feel like the language of self-compassion can be hard to connect with, but the ideas are so amazing! Here I break down some of the ideas in a real way that you can embrace.
Read MoreAre you facing infertility or trouble conceiving? It can be difficult to explain your situation to family and friends, and inevitably they will be asking you questions about when you're having a baby, or another baby, and when they will become grandparents. Learn how to begin talking about infertility so that those difficult conversations don't become hurtful and destructive. You can get the support you need by processing your emotions and communicating your needs clearly.
Read MoreIf you're a parent, you've probably gotten involved in the mommy war in one way or another. It can be overwhelming, stressful, and cause anxiety or other emotional issues. I have put together a survival guide based on therapeutic principles. You are the expert of your own life, can learn mindfulness, have control over your choices and behaviors, and can engage in humor to get through the battlefield and out of the war.
Read MoreHave you notice changes in your every day life? Is it difficult to get through normal tasks? Are your relationships strained? There are many reasons that people go to therapy. Don't wait until you are in crisis to get help. Here are 5 signs that counseling may be for you. Life is hard, why not get help making it a little easier?
Read MoreI am so pleased to share my first guest blog post. My peer Maegan Megginson, MA, LPC, LMFT-Associate, is a couple and sex therapist located in central Houston. We all want to have great sex, but why is it so difficult? Maegan provides great information and insight into what may be holding you back.
Read MoreInfertility is a complex and often misunderstood condition. Infertility does not discriminate, it spans racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, education, and religious groups and affects approximately 10% of the population. Chances are you know someone facing infertility, but how much do you know about it? Here are five common myths about infertility and the truths you may find fascinating.
Read More