Mental Health Resources

Tabitha Carrizales, LPC- Associate Tabitha Carrizales, LPC- Associate

Stress Awareness Month: Pausing to Drink Your Coffee While it's Still Warm ☕

This month, consider checking in with yourself:

Am I resting, or just collapsing at the end of the day?

When was the last time I did something I actually enjoyed?

Am I overcommitting because I feel like I “should”?

What do I need more of? What can I release, even just a little?

Awareness is the first step, even if that awareness is simply realizing, “Wow, I have been stressed for so long I thought it was my personality.”

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Mental Health Sophie Synek, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Associate Mental Health Sophie Synek, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Associate

Honoring Women’s History Month: Closing the Mental Health Gap

This Women’s History Month, we’re reflecting on the mental health gap between men and women. Higher rates of depression and anxiety in women are not a sign of weakness, but a reflection of biological, social, and emotional burdens many carry. Honoring women means not only celebrating their strength, but supporting their right to rest, boundaries, and care.

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Healing Pathways of Houston Healing Pathways of Houston

Can Chronic Pain Cause Depression?

Chronic pain and depression often exist together, forming a cycle where the physical pain leads to emotional distress, and that distress can, in turn, amplify the pain. 

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Healing Pathways of Houston Healing Pathways of Houston

Navigating the Challenges of Interracial Relationships

If you’re in an interracial relationship, you may be navigating both personal growth and systemic bias at the same time. This isn’t something you have to figure out alone. Couples therapy can offer a space to explore your experiences, honor your love, and grow stronger together.

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Healing Pathways of Houston Healing Pathways of Houston

Why is college so stressful?

Let’s take a look at some of the most common reasons why teens and older students oftentimes struggle with stress, anxiety, and even depression during their college years.

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Mallory Striesfeld Mallory Striesfeld

How long does EMDR take?

One of the most common questions about EMDR is “How long does EMDR take?”. As with most therapy, the duration of EMDR therapy can vary widely and it depends on several factors.

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Mallory Striesfeld Mallory Striesfeld

What is the role of a couples therapist?

The role of a couples therapist is an essential one. The couples therapist acts as trained guide as couples navigate the complex landscape of their relationships.

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