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 […]
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 a child or teenager is struggling with anxiety or depression, one of the most important decisions parents can make is choosing a therapy approach that is grounded in research and tailored to their child’s individual needs. While there is no single treatment that works for everyone, decades of psychological research have shown that therapies […]
Why High Achievers Struggle to Accept Compliments Published July 18, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S “You did a great job.” “Thanks… but it really wasn’t that difficult.” You finish a presentation, and a colleague compliments […]
How Christian Counseling Can Bring Back Hope and Change Your World Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether it’s the weight of personal struggles, broken relationships, grief, or uncertainty about the future, it’s easy to lose sight of hope. In those moments, we often long for guidance that not only addresses our emotional and mental […]
In a world where emotional wounds can feel overwhelming and hope sometimes seems out of reach, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) offers a path toward deep healing and renewed optimism. Developed by Dr. Diana Fosha, AEDP is grounded in the belief that within every person lies an innate capacity for resilience, growth, and transformation—no matter […]
Healing Beyond Words: Integrating Somatic Therapy, EMDR, ACT, and aspects of PRT for Trauma Recovery When it comes to healing from trauma, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Our minds and bodies hold onto experiences in unique ways, and the path to recovery often requires more than just talking about what happened. That’s where integrative therapy approaches—like Somatic […]
There’s a particular kind of discomfort that comes when you’re growing — and you can’t quite name it. You’re doing everything right on the outside. You’re showing up, performing, achieving. But something inside is restless. Something is asking: Is this really who I am? That discomfort isn’t a problem to fix. It’s an invitation. It’s […]
Choosing a Particular Trauma Relief Therapy If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is available in many forms. Anxiety, trauma, PTSD and complex trauma can be cured. Receiving compassionate and effective help after a life shock is very important. However, Choosing […]
I wish I knew about the 7 types of rest when I started my career. When I experienced burnout as a case manager and child and youth worker, I kept coming home and zoning out on the couch, too depleted to do anything else. Even after a full night’s sleep, I still felt exhausted. My […]
