by Kathryn | Apr 30, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression
There’s a concept I use a lot in therapy called clean pain vs dirty pain. People come to therapy because they’re in some kind of pain—or as we therapists like to call it, psychological suffering. Sometimes that pain is obvious: grief, anxiety, heartbreak, burnout. But...
by Sophie Tiller | Feb 18, 2025 | Anxiety
As Valentine’s Day approaches and the world talks about love, I find myself thinking of British novelist Anthony Powell, who said, “Self-love seems so often unrequited.” In a culture that values grit and resilience, this idea of unrequited self-love resonates...
by Christen Sistrunk | Dec 5, 2024 | Anxiety, OCD
If you’ve ever traveled to Iceland or spent time with Icelanders, you might have come across the phrase “Þetta reddast” (pronounced thetta red-ast). This simple yet profound saying translates to “it will all work out” or “everything will be fine.” It...
by Kelly Bires | Jan 31, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Meet the Therapists, Reproductive Mental Health
Here at Houston Center for Valued Living we have a dedicated team of skilled therapists who want to see you through to your best life yet. We offer comprehensive counseling services for adults, teens, and children in the greater Houston area or via Telehealth. Whether...
by Kelly Bires | Nov 15, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Meet the Therapists
Here at Houston Center for Valued Living we have a dedicated team of skilled therapists who want to see you through to your best life yet. We offer comprehensive counseling services for adults, teens, and children in the greater Houston area or via Telehealth. Whether...
by Kelly Bires | Nov 8, 2023 | Anxiety, Meet the Therapists
Here at Houston Center for Valued Living we have a dedicated team of skilled therapists who want to see you through to your best life yet. We offer comprehensive counseling services for adults, teens, and children in the greater Houston area or via Telehealth. Whether...
