The Austin, TX therapist highlights five steps for getting out of your own way, reaching for your highest potential, and achieving your goals.
In our society, there’s always so much talk about finding happiness and being happy. When we’re living a joyous existence, that kind of messaging might feel uplifting, but when we’re struggling with major changes or growth experiences that same “finding happiness” messaging can make us want to scream. Have you ever experienced that? What does...
From time to time we’ve all been at a point in our relationships, career, friendships, etcetera, where we wished we could see the future. If only there were some kind of crystal ball that would show us where we were heading and whether there was any way to divert course from catastrophe. While I may...
Finding therapists in Austin, Texas that matches your personal sensibility can be difficult. Here's my Gottman method to make therapy approachable.
Therapy in Austin TX0Questions You Should Ask Your Therapist in Austin, Texas (and How I Approach Therapy)
There are many different approaches when it comes to therapy or counseling in Austin, Texas. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear what methods a therapist prefers to use and how those techniques will mesh with your personal demeanor. My goal in this article is to outline the ways I’ve grown to love working with people, while...
Couples Counseling0This Couples Counseling Technique Helps People Stay Connected (are you using it?)
It can be fun for couples to give themselves new language and tools to elevate their love and intimacy (or recover it, when it feels lost).
Responding immediately is attractive because it’s very rare even though it seems so obvious. It’s so rare because most people procrastinate. In fact, you may need to upgrade systems, streamline, automate and change your whole manner of responding to people and tasks in order to provide an immediate response.
Fighting alone is not a problem, it can actually be a sign of a healthy relationship.
No matter how we approach our relationships, measuring safety and security in the relationship more or less boils down to the central question "Are you there for me?"
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash In a longterm relationship, personalities tend to be similar and competing or opposite and complementary. There’s not a right a or wrong here, but my impression is that couples in the opposite category tend to think they’ve made a mistake. What was once exciting and romantic is now tiring...