Pen and paper have long been touted in counseling, psychology, recovery, and faith-based groups as accessible tools for (just about) anybody to process and ultimately, regulate emotions. Anxiety can feel like a storm you can’t outrun—racing thoughts, tight chests, an inner critique that never quiets. Slow down to get ahead with pen and paper. Slow down to first, …

Analysis Paralysis or Acta non Verba
To act well is better than to say well. While words can feel good, words initiate, not culminate, good relationships.

January 2025 MomJunction Article
How and can couples reconnect after emotional distance? A simple self-imposed Q&A might work like *magic*. You can only change YOUR behavior.

The Best Counseling Session Ever: Why Talk Therapy Still Has a Place in Austin’s Mental Health Care Scene
Talk therapy could be scorned for it’s long-term and seemingly indefinite trajectory. Discovery is my method for clients who need articulation support.

Everyday Free Therapy pt. 2
Therapy is not cheap. What if you could enjoy free therapeutic activities? What if these exercises aided in overall mental health? One aspect of counseling is finding manageable ways to maintain overall goodness and wellness in everyday life. Try these four ideas and let us know how you make these work for you.