Some people find it difficult to fully relax, even when things are going well. A calm day may feel unfamiliar. A positive experience may quickly be followed by the thought, “But what if something goes wrong?” You might find yourself replaying conversations, anticipating problems that have not happened, or constantly trying to stay one step […]
As a therapist who specializes in working with anxiety, specifically panic attacks and phobias such as fear of flying, I get frustrated as I scroll through my social media feeds and see endless ads or influencers promoting products or hacks geared toward helping people “eliminate” their anxiety. Whether it’s a guided breathing device, a scent […]
High Achievers: Are You Motivated or Just Afraid of Falling Short? | Understanding Perfectionism and High-Functioning Anxiety Published August 16, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Externally, motivation and fear of failure can look remarkably similar. Both can lead you to […]
Algo empieza a sentirse bien, y un segundo después aparece otra voz. No pregunta si está pasando algo agradable. Pregunta si eso está permitido. Si está bien sentirlo así, con esa intensidad, en ese momento, de esa manera. Y ahí, justo ahí, el placer se interrumpe, aunque el cuerpo siga en la misma posición. Esa […]
Se puede nombrar el cansancio. La rutina. El estrés, los hijos, el trabajo, la falta de tiempo. Son explicaciones cómodas, y en parte son ciertas. Pero debajo de esas explicaciones suele haber algo más difícil de decir en voz alta: hace tiempo que el deseo no aparece como antes, y no queda del todo claro […]
Desde afuera, la escena es tranquilizadora. Alguien que cumple, que sostiene, que resuelve, que rara vez pide ayuda porque parece no necesitarla. Alguien que llega a tiempo, que responde los mensajes, que se acuerda del cumpleaños de todos. Nadie mira dos veces, porque no hay ninguna señal visible de que algo no esté bien. Y […]
When “Doing Your Best” Never Feels Like Enough Published August 5, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S You submit the presentation, receive positive feedback, and before the meeting is even over, you’re already replaying what you could have done differently. […]
When people think about trauma, they often picture major disasters, violent events, or life-threatening situations. While these experiences can certainly be traumatic, trauma is not defined solely by what happened. It is also shaped by how an experience affects a person’s emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. The same event can affect people in very different […]
Why Is It So Hard to Trust Yourself? Have you ever found yourself constantly second-guessing your decisions, asking other people for reassurance, or feeling disconnected from your own needs? You’re not alone. Self-trust isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something that develops when your thoughts, feelings, needs, and experiences are acknowledged and honored. Many people […]
Since technology has advanced so rapidly, many of our lives have become more complicated. One result I have observed is that we are having difficulties maintaining family connections and traditions. As a result of our fast pace world and chaotic lives we sometimes forget the importance of passing on family traditions from generation to […]
