Should I go to therapy for my feelings about climate change?

If you’ve been struggling with your emotions and reactions to the worsening climate crisis, you might be wondering if you should go to therapy to explore your response to climate change.  You might be curious about what this type of therapy entails, and whether it...
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Three parenting styles that contribute to religious trauma (and how they affect you as an adult)

High control religions dictate all aspects of life, and parenting is no exception.  Many restrictive religious communities offer parenting guidance either overtly or covertly.  From sermons on the topic to social pressure to parent a particular way, parents can feel...
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I’m proud of myself for leaving the church. Why am I so depressed?

As a religious trauma therapist, and a religious trauma survivor myself, a common theme I’ve observed is a period (or periods) of depression following leaving a church or religious community that has caused you harm.  You might find this confusing - you did something...
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How religious trauma shows up at work

If you were raised in a restrictive religious environment, you might notice that your struggles with religious trauma haven't remained confined to religious and spiritual aspects of your life.  Trauma by its nature affects our whole being, both internally (in the way...
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How to get out of going to church after religious trauma

If you're working through your own religious trauma and deconstruction, you may be wondering how to get out of going to church (or other religious services) when family and friends might still be expecting you to attend.  If you're in the process of deconstructing...
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The surprising benefits of journaling about your feelings

The surprising benefits of journaling about your feelings

If you are under stress or going through a difficult experience such as grieving a loss or managing a chronic illness, journaling about your thoughts and feelings may help you cope and could even improve your health! This article explores why this practice might be helpful and how you can get started.

A video introduction to working with me

A video introduction to working with me

I shot this short video to share about me and my counseling practice in Houston, TX. I describe how I help my clients work through their anxiety and worry in order to pursue what matters to them.  I talk about some of the types of therapy I use, such as mindfulness,...

How to give yourself a break from self-criticism

How to give yourself a break from self-criticism

You know the feeling – you’ve done something you regret or something embarrassing and you feel dread in the pit of your stomach. The thought comes, “Oh no, I messed up again.” For many of us what follows is an internal process of beating ourselves up for what we did. We name-call and bully ourselves, trying to give ourselves some tough love.

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