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How to Know if You’re Burned Out- A Therapist Explains

WRITTEN BY: SARAH RIVERA, LPC-S The signs of burnout can appear to “hit you out of nowhere,” but the reality is that you have probably been exposed to high levels of stress over a long time. Burnout is something that happens as a result of non-stop exposure to stress....

How to Calm Anxiety Naturally: Therapist-Recommended Techniques That Work

WRITTEN BY: KENYA GUERRA, LPC-Associate supervised by David Thompson, LPC-S Anxiety is a natural emotional response that can make you feel worried, tense, or restless about a possible future threat. Some people may not struggle with anxiety because they already have...

What Trauma-Informed Therapy Looks Like in San Antonio

Trauma doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. It can take the form of trouble sleeping, being quick to anger, or feeling jumpy during a quiet moment. Some people carry it for years before ever realizing how much it’s shaped the way they think, feel, or connect with...
Marriage Advice #ido

Marriage Advice #ido

I recently took an informal poll (shout out, you know who you are!) to hear what tips for a budding marriage all those married, separated, or divorced out there had. While the population was diverse, there were clear themes of listening and communication, being best...

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5 love languages and Healthier Communication

5 love languages and Healthier Communication

By guest blogger: Lisa Arce, LPC Have you found yourselves arguing more lately? Are you feeling disconnected, neglected or resentful? Unfortunately for a lot of us, when we become angry at our spouse or partner we tend to shove it down, ignore it or not deal with it....

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