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 […]
You finally decide to get help. Then you start searching. One therapist is a psychologist. Another is an LMFT. Another is an LPCC. Then you see PhD, PsyD, counselor, therapist, psychotherapist… And somewhere around your tenth browser tab, you’re thinking: Okay, but who am I actually supposed to call? Here’s the plain-English version: In California, […]
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “my problem probably isn’t big enough for therapy,” you’re not alone. Counselling isn’t reserved for crisis. It’s for the racing thoughts at 2am, the tight chest before your day even starts, the sense that you’re running on caffeine and willpower instead of actually living. Many people wait years before […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many of us know the feeling. A look, tone or single word can suddenly send a conversation down a familiar path. We may have had the same argument so many times that we can almost predict what happens next. One person pushes for connection or change. The other becomes defensive, overwhelmed or shuts down. The […]
How can we tell our partner what we need without criticism, resentment or another argument? When couples become stuck in recurring conflict, dissatisfaction can build quietly before eventually coming out as criticism, complaints or demands. One partner may pursue harder for connection or change, while the other withdraws, becomes defensive or shuts down. The problem […]
Healing Beyond Talk Therapy: When the Body, System, and Ancestral Field Are Finally Included Talking endlessly about your pain can leave you feeling drained and stuck. When therapy focuses only on words, the deeper roots often stay hidden. Healing shifts when your body, family system, and ancestral field join the conversation through systemic therapy. This […]
How High Achievers Are Finding Ground When Life Feels Uncertain: Shifting Perceptions During Change | Amority Health Originally Published: May 31, 2026; Updated and Republished on August 22, 2026 Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Quick Summary: Change, whether chosen or unexpected, can shake […]
