Many people come to therapy already knowing a lot about themselves. Maybe they have read the books, taken the attachment style quiz, can name their emotions, know their triggers, and understand the connection between their childhood experiences and their adult lives. They may think something like, My mother was emotionally reactive when I was growing up, so now I am scared to take up space in relationships. But even with that level of insight, many highly self-aware people st

When someone you love is living with depression, it can be hard to know what to do. You may notice your loved one seeming more withdrawn, more tired, and less like themselves. Maybe they are cancelling plans more frequently, or are struggling to respond to your texts. They may be sleeping more or feeling overwhelmed by tasks that once felt more manageable to them. And because you care, you may find yourself asking How do I help? Should I say something? Am I doing enough? It i

Published in honor of Women's History Month Sometimes the hardest part of the day isn't how much it asked of you, but rather even when everything got handled, everyone got cared for, and you tried your hardest, it still doesn't quite feel like you have done enough. Many women know that feeling, and there's actually a name for it: the productivity trap . It's what happens when how much you get done starts to inadvertently shape how you feel about yourself, when accomplishment

Many people have a sense of what a healthy boundary is “supposed” to look like, yet struggle to establish and maintain them in real life. In the moment, saying no can feel heavy and frightening. You may feel yourself going quiet, agreeing to something you disagree with, softening what you want to say or setting a limit and spending the rest of the day second-guessing it. From the outside, this can look like a communication issue. But internally, it often feels more like a saf

Most people know the voice; the running commentary that points out what you should have done differently, what you should do next, what you might lose, how you might be judged, and why you’re “behind.” Sometimes it’s blunt and harsh. Sometimes it’s quieter, like a constant sense of pressure or dissatisfaction. Either way, it can feel exhausting to live with. A lot of advice about the inner critic is to shut it down, challenge it, or replace it with positive affirmations. To s

Attachment wounds rarely remain confined to the past. They tend to surface in the present, especially in the relationships that matter most. An attachment wound can manifest in many ways. You may notice feeling physically and mentally overwhelmed at the change of someone's tone, or find yourself seeking reassurance, but feeling embarrassed when doing so. You may also find yourself feeling especially impacted by an attachment wound while in the face of conflict; noticing patte

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish this part of me would just go away”? Maybe it’s the part of you that overthinks everything. The part that panics when things feel uncertain. The part that shuts down, gets angry, avoids, or keeps repeating patterns you wish you’d outgrown. Many people try to deal with these experiences by ignoring them, pushing them away, arguing with them, or getting frustrated when they show up again. But often, the harder we try to suppress o

Burnout is a commonly used term, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people associate burnout with extreme exhaustion or workplace stress alone. In reality, burnout can affect many areas of life and tends to develop gradually, making it difficult to recognize as it unfolds. Burnout is not a personal failure or a reflection of diminished motivation or ability, but rather a response to prolonged stress or emotional demand without sufficient opportunity for rest, recovery, or su

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming - and that feeling is often amplified in a major city like Austin. With an abundance of providers, credentials, and therapy of styles to sort through, it is common to feel unsure about what matters to take into consideration, or where to begin looking. When information isn’t always clear or easy to navigate, it can become even harder to know how to find a therapist who feels like the right fit for you. Therapy is a deeply personal pro

What is a Healthy Relationship and Why Do They Matter? Relationships are a fundamental part of being human. From early childhood through adulthood, our connections with others shape how we understand ourselves, how safe we feel in the world, and how we navigate stress, joy, conflict, and change. At its core, a relationship is a continuing connection between two or more people in which those involved influence one another’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (American Psycholog

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Managing anxiety takes more than just weekly therapy sessions — it’s also about how you care for yourself in everyday moments. At Grace...

Finding a therapist is a personal—and often emotional—decision. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or healing...

From the outside looking in, you might appear to be operating just fine. Maybe even your family and friends aren't able to pick up on what you're going through.

Anxiety can be debilitating. It's something nearly everyone experiences to some degree, but it can make life feel unbearable for some.

DBT stands for dialectical behavioral therapy, a form of talk therapy based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). DBT was designed for...