High Achievement, Anxiety, and Burnout: When Success Becomes Exhausting | Amority Health Published September 29, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate at Amority Health Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S From the outside, high-achieving professionals may appear confident, organized, and successful. They meet deadlines, manage […]
Jealousy is a common human emotion that can arise in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and even the workplace. While jealousy can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or your relationship. Often, it signals an underlying fear, unmet emotional need, or concern about losing something important. The goal isn’t to eliminate […]
Have you ever left a conversation that seemed perfectly ordinary, only to continue it in your head for the next few hours? Why did I say that? Did that sound wrong? They paused before answering. Was something wrong? Maybe I should send another message and explain. A conversation that lasted only a few minutes can […]
Finding solace and tranquility in our everyday lives is a challenge. However, amidst the concrete jungles and digital distractions, there lies a simple and effective method for enhancing mental well-being: spending time in nature. Natural spaces such as parks, gardens, forests, meadows, lakesides, riversides, and the ocean serve as sanctuaries where individuals can reconnect with nature, […]
For some people, the idea of starting trauma therapy brings an immediate concern: Will I have to talk about everything that happened? That question is understandable. Difficult experiences can carry memories, emotions, physical sensations, and reactions that feel overwhelming to revisit. You may want to understand why certain situations affect you so strongly while still […]
When everyone leans on you, but no one sees how much you’re carrying There are some struggles people talk about openly, and others they carry so quietly that even the people closest to them don’t fully see it. One of the most common and most overlooked reasons people come to therapy is because they are […]
There are a lot of people walking around looking completely “fine” on the outside while feeling like their brain is running a marathon on the inside. They’re answering emails, taking care of kids, showing up to work, keeping up with responsibilities, and at the same time, their mind is constantly spinning: What if I said […]
Infidelity, often seen as a breach of trust and a betrayal within a relationship, is a complex issue with roots that run deep within the dynamics of a partnership. While it’s easy to point fingers at one party, it’s essential to recognize that infidelity is frequently a result of actions and interactions involving both individuals […]
Anxiety can be one of the most confusing struggles for believers. You can pray faithfully, read Scripture, stay connected to church, and still experience racing thoughts, tightness in your chest, fear, overwhelm, or a nervous system that won’t settle down. If you’ve ever thought: “If I really trust God, why am I still anxious?” “Why […]
As a child psychotherapist, I hear from many parents about their concerns for their child when there is a divorce. A divorce is a stressful event for the entire family including the children. However, there are ways parents can reduce the stress on their children, however for some reason hey do not make that choice. […]
