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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Behind the shame and secrecy surrounding out-of-control sexual behavior, sex and pornography addiction—clinically referred to as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)—is rarely about lust. It is primarily about emotional regulation. Understanding why this compulsion develops, its deep connection to early childhood trauma, and how specialized therapy works can break the silence surrounding this mental health struggle. Why […]
In the pursuit of success, we often envision a path paved with triumphs, recognition, and fulfillment. However, what is seldom discussed is the loneliness that can accompany success. As one climbs the ladder of achievement, the view from the top can be both exhilarating and isolating. In this blog, we’ll explore the less-explored side of […]
We all have ways we escape negative feelings. Often referred to as opt outs, which are the ways to peace out from the darkest parts of ourselves that bring discomfort. Your opt outs may just present differently than someone who is addicted to legal or illegal substances. People will opt out by scrolling on their […]
When “I’m Fine” Isn’t Quite the Whole Story How many times has someone asked, “How are you?” and before you’ve even had time to think, you’ve smiled and said, “I’m fine.” Sometimes we really are fine. But sometimes “fine” is simply the easiest answer. We may be carrying worry, relationship stress, loneliness, anger, exhaustion, or […]
You may be home. You may be retired, released from service, or years removed from the experience that changed you. But sometimes your body doesn’t get the message that the danger is over. For some Veterans, PTSD looks like constantly scanning the room, needing to know where the exits are, becoming irritated more quickly, struggling […]
Dating is a skill that everyone can learn and the reality is that dating in 2026 is not as intuitive as we often think it is or will be for us. Throw in being “off the market” for years, even decades, and that makes dating even tougher water to tread. If you take one thing […]
