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Catch Your Child Being Good
It’s incredibly frustrating when you’ve tried everything, but your child continues acting out. Or maybe your newest strategy worked for a few minutes, a day, or a week, but then your child was right back to their old ways. It feels like you’ve tried everything and...
Therapist Spotlight: Kathryn Tipton
Kathryn Tipton is a licensed professional counselor and a founder of Houston Center for Valued Living. She has been practicing counselor since 2010 in Houston, Texas. Kathryn brings experience and thoughtfulness in the areas of maternal mental health, including...
Therapist Spotlight: Lisa Forger
Meet Lisa Forger, LPC-Associate! Lisa works with teens, children, and toddlers, and families. We brought her on to our team for her enthusiasm, therapeutic skills, warmth, and dedication. If you're considering working with Lisa, you can get to know her a little bit...
Therapist Spotlight: Christina Moak
Christina ("Nina") Moak has been with HCFVL since 2019 working with toddlers, kids, and parents. She is warm, understanding, humorous, and motivated. In this therapist spotlight, get to know a little bit more about Nina both in and out of the office. Why did you get...
Silencing Your Inner Critic and Defeating Imposter Syndrome
Let’s be honest - how many times have you felt as though you didn’t deserve to be in the position you were in? Whether it’s holding a high-profile job, receiving an award, participating in a top-level sports team, or anything in between, feelings of doubt and...
Simple Strategies to Help Your Anxious Child
Is your child struggling with anxiety? Maybe you’ve noticed it’s getting worse overtime. First of all, don’t beat yourself up. Childhood anxiety is very common, and in some situations actually normal (and adaptive). In addition to seeking professional help, here are...