As a graduate student in a clinical psychology program, I was encouraged to go to therapy. Not because I was in crisis (although I was), but because it was imperative for any good clinician to understand the experience we would be asking our own clients to go through. The amount of courage and vulnerability that sitting across from a stranger requires is unparalleled.
The first time I went to therapy, I was at the tail end of completing my Ph.D. and it was for couples counseling. Speaking truth to the hardest parts of a marriage that was unraveling was painful and humbling. The second time I went to therapy I was alone and needed help figuring out how to put myself back together again.
Even as a therapist-in-training, I found myself wondering: Am I saying too much? Do they think I’m ridiculous? Does this person know anything? Understand the nuances of my specific situation? Does this stranger actually care?
In time, with the right therapist, the experience was powerful. Connecting with someone who was fully present, unconditionally supportive, and deeply curious gave me insight about myself that I couldn’t quite see clearly on my own.
Going to therapy made me a much better therapist.
And an even better person.
I'm not alone in this experience. Julie Andrews recently shared how therapy literally saved her life, describing it as one of the most important decisions she ever made.
I wish I would have recognized earlier that you don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
Therapy helps you:
Understand your patterns and what’s driving them
Helps you to become a realistic thinker
Make sense of past experiences
Strengthen relationships
Set better boundaries
Show up more authentically in your own life
If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy — or returning to it — take this as your sign.
Whether it’s for untangling anxiety, working through a tough season, learning new ways of connecting with your children, or simply getting to know yourself better, therapy is a gift. It's an experience I think everyone deserves.
Thinking about starting therapy with us?
We'd love to work with you! Our team of expert clinicians specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body-focused repetitive disorders, and parenting difficulties — all through evidence-based care.
We only use therapies that have been proven effective through years of research such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Virtual sessions available for anyone in Texas, and our psychologists can see clients in all 42 PsyPact approved states.
Not sure how or who to schedule with? Start with our therapist matching form and our client care team will match you with the right-fit therapist for you within 1 business day.
Lunch and Learn summer series Raising Resilient Kids
July 8, August 12 @ 12pm CT - Virtual, join from anywhere!
Our first session of our Lunch & Learn Summer Series launched on June 10. We had such a great discussion and parents left with tips and resources to help children experiencing anxiety about separating from a caretaker.
There are two sessions leftthis summer and it's not too late to register! Each session tackles a real-life parenting struggle — like bedtime battles, social avoidance, or constant reassurance-seeking — with simple, helpful tips you can actually use.
June 23-27, 9am-12pm in-person at our Montrose Office
Only TWO spots left! This fun and engaging offering combines evidence-based coping strategies with creative expression to help kids (rising 3rd- 6th graders) build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience in a fun, supportive setting.
Our next 6 week telehealth group begins on September 17th
Join other parents like you in our next 6-week SPACE Therapy Group, where you'll be empowered to help your child manage anxiety through practical, evidence-based methods alongside a small group of other parents who truly understand what you're going through.
We are super excited for the 47th Annual Houston PRIDE Celebration | June 28 at 11:00AM @ Houston City Hall. 🏳️🌈
💬 What Are You Up To This June?
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