For most people, therapy means one hour a week. But life does not pause between sessions. Difficult conversations, anxious nights, unexpected triggers and moments of doubt rarely wait for your next appointment. That is why I offer short check-ins between sessions, and why many of my clients say it is one of the most helpful […]
Perfectionism often wears a socially acceptable mask. It can look like ambition, high standards, or a strong work ethic. From the outside, perfectionists are often praised—reliable, driven, detail-oriented. But beneath that surface is often a constant pressure: Do more. Be better. Don’t mess this up. And no matter how much is accomplished, it rarely feels […]
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Maybe you’ve been thinking about reaching out for a while. Maybe you know something in your life needs to change, but you’re not quite sure where to begin. Or maybe you’ve already scheduled your first appointment and are wondering, What am I supposed to talk about? What […]
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the demands of parenting, recovering from a difficult life experience, managing anxiety, or simply carrying the weight of everyday responsibilities, there are moments when your nervous system can become overloaded. Your heart races, your thoughts speed up, emotions feel bigger than usual, and it can seem impossible […]
The Triple Network Model: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and How EMDR Can Help Intrusive thoughts can feel sudden, repetitive, and difficult to control. They may arrive as unwanted images, worries, memories, or impulses that feel distressing even when a person knows they are not choosing them. For many clients, understanding what is happening in the brain […]
Finding Calm in the Storm: Using the Soft Gaze and Safe Place Visualisation to Restore Emotional Balance Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the demands of parenting, recovering from a difficult life experience, managing anxiety, or simply carrying the weight of everyday responsibilities, there are moments when your nervous system can become overloaded. […]
If you and your partner have different sex drives, welcome to the club. Seriously. This is one of the most common issues couples bring into sex therapy. Usually one person is thinking: “Why am I always the one initiating?” And the other is thinking: “Why does it feel like every cuddle is about to turn […]
“How can I last longer in bed?” It is a question that is asked most often by men. Because men want to perform well and be good lovers. They worry if they’re doing enough to satisfy their lover. Anxiety, worry and pressure are the likely causes of a lot of difficulty experienced in the bedroom. […]
You finally decide you want help with your relationship. Then another question gets in the way: Do we need couples therapy or marriage counseling? If you’re married, you can go to couples therapy. If you’re not married, you don’t need to wait until you are. And neither service is reserved for couples on the edge […]
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 […]
