“I’ve had it,” Joaquin said at a men’s group meeting, his pronouncement lighting up his Zoom screen along with his image. “I’ve had it with myself. I know I want to be with someone, really be with her for the long run, but every single time it gets really good,
When Therapy Isn’t Working
There are numerous reasons why clients end therapy. The most obvious is that the clients feel ready to take what they’ve learned from therapy into their lives. Another common reason is that the circumstances of a client’s life have changed and the therapy has become less of a necessity because
Signs of Depression
According to the American Psychiatric Association, one in six people will experience depression over the course of their lifetime. Still, depression remains hard to talk about for many, and in some circles is minimized or seen as a weakness of will. It’s no wonder so many people choose not to
Understanding Destructive Compartmentalization
While in queue to order coffee one day not too long ago, I couldn’t help but hear the woman ahead of me in line speaking into her phone. “What I’m saying is that you don’t have to think about it at all,” she said. That was followed by a long
Anger Management Therapy
Steve was already frustrated, battling the infamous Austin rush hour traffic, when a car cut right in front of him. Steve had to slam on his brakes to avoid rear-ending the reckless driver. Within seconds, Steve’s heart was pounding and he felt flush. His attention narrowed and all that existed