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Becoming parents changes everything at once, including your relationship. Here is how to understand the strain and where support can help.

The holidays are supposed to feel cozy and connected. For a lot of couples, they feel more like a stress test. Between travel plans, family expectations, money, end-of-year deadlines and less sleep, it's easy to end up snapping at the one person you most want on your side. If you've noticed more tension at home as November and December approach, you're not alone, and it doesn't mean something is wrong with your relationship. Here's why the season is so hard on couples, the pa

Your 20s are often sold as the time you finally figure yourself out. In reality, many people find this decade full of big, unsettling questions: about gender, sexuality, relationships, career, faith, family, and what you actually want your life to look like. If you're questioning parts of who you are and looking for an identity exploration therapist in Austin, you're far from alone, and there's nothing wrong with not having it all figured out. This post walks through why iden

For many LGBTQIA+ people, the holidays come with a mix of excitement and dread. There's the food, the traditions and the people you love, and there's also the question of how much of yourself you can bring to the table. Maybe you're deciding whether to come out this year, bracing for a relative's comments, bringing a partner home for the first time, or choosing to spend the season with chosen family instead. If you've been looking for an LGBTQIA+ therapist in Austin to help y

Narcissism is a trait associated with people who are overly preoccupied with themselves, their own wants and needs, and their own self-worth

People often associate couples counseling with highly problematic relationships.

When we think of meeting a new romantic partner, we might hope for a spark—or even fireworks. Some relationships are more of a slow burn.

You may think of boundaries within a relationship and think that a relationship is struggling.

When you first start building a conversation or relationship with someone, you break down your conversation into smaller and more manageable

Making connections and building relationships is just as important as other basic human needs like food, water, and shelter.

Whether you have yet to acknowledge it or maybe you are aware of frequent, recurring patterns, all of us will experience dysregulating emotions at some point in our lives; most of us more than once. Early in our lives, this may look like what many of us call a “tantrum” and can occur from being disappointed, not getting our needs met, feeling unheard, and many other factors. When a young child has a temper tantrum, it may look like screaming, crying, or physical outbursts. As

Toxic masculinity is a collection of cultural norms, behaviors, and beliefs that describes traditional and stereotyped versions of masculinity. They are only recently identified and described as toxic and harmful to not only men, but to all genders in our society. Calling out toxic masculinity does not mean that all masculinity is bad or that men are bad, but rather it holds abusive behaviors accountable and elevates the possibility for men to grow into their full potential.

You might be asking yourself why personal space in a relationship is needed or even whether or not it is necessary in order for your relationship to thrive. If the thought or discussion of personal space or "me time" (or lack thereof) is causing issues in your relationship, hopefully these pointers can help. Looking for support? Our Downtown Austin therapists are accepting new clients, in person or virtually across Texas. Book a free 15-minute consult. Why do we need personal

Breakups are hard regardless of who initiated the breakup, or even if it was amicable. If you ended the relationship, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused as to why you are feeling upset. Regardless of who ended the relationship, many individuals experience symptoms of grief, even if the breakup happened for good reasons. The reality is that a loss has happened, therefore symptoms of grief are completely normal and to be expected. Sometimes this is referred to as an am