Online therapy has been around for a long time, but it was not until Covid-19 spread across the world that most of us began to think seriously about it. Without video, it would have been tough for people to keep getting counseling at a time when they may have needed it the most. Counseling can sometimes feel awkward, even in person. If you are worried that online therapy will be even more awkward, keep reading. Below are my tips for how to make the most of your online therapy sessions.

When you are stressed, your body releases the stress hormone called cortisol. This can severely harm your ability to focus. Our Houston Anxiety therapists can help you decrease your stress and get your mind back on track. Call us today at 713-565-0922.

Choosing a college major seems like a pretty major decision in life and can be a source of anxiety for both future (or current) college students and their loved ones. The best piece of advice I can give you is to relax! Picking a college major does not carry the weight and finality of Harry Potter’s Sorting Hat. It’s not a decision you have to stick with very long if you feel you’ve chosen poorly and it probably doesn’t have the lifelong implications that many people believe it does. Having said that here are some tips that can help ease your mind and make the decision an enjoyable one:

Contemplating death can make you feel anxious, but it can also help you appreciate life. Learn strategies for how to think about death. If you are feeling anxious dealing with death, our Houston Anxiety therapists are here to help. Call today at 713-565-0922.

The terror people experience in nightmares often seem real to them. Especially for very vivid, disturbing nightmares, it can feel to your body and mind as if you are actually going through the nightmare scenario. Even when you do wake up, the sense of disturbance, fear, and anxiety can linger. It’s a terrible feeling to feel that out of control and terrorized at a time when you are basically helpless, during your sleep.

When stress enters the relationship (as it has during the pandemic), couples will inevitably turn towards one another or turn away from one another. If I am in a trusting, safe, loving relationship, I may see my partner as part of the solution that will help me feel better, or I will view them as an obstacle that makes things worse for me.

For many women, trying to get pregnant is difficult, stressful, and painful. If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility, our caring Houston infertility counselors are here to help you. Call us today at 713-565-0922.