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How to Support Someone Grieving this Holiday Season

People are just as scared of the grieving as they are of the dead. I learned as a young child after attending older family members’ funerals that I feared the dead. I remember dreading the viewing and having to be brave when expected to look at the bodies. Everything in me hated the experience; I was afraid of the dead. I knew it and recognized it.

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“Counseling Near Me in the Houston Heights and Surrounding Areas”

Counseling near me is one of the most googled phrases for someone searching for counseling services. When opening our doors six years ago, my goal was to establish a counseling practice that was convenient for families. My goal was to offer services for all stages of family life from play therapy, teen counseling, adult counseling, and marriage counseling.

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HFC Houston Move Directions

Heights Family Counseling is moving locations to provide a better experience for clients and therapists! All sessions after 12/15/23 will be held at our new location: The Heights Clocktower 611 W 22nd St. Suite 100 Houston, TX, 77008

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Sex Later in Life: Getting Better with Age

A notion that often gets expressed during sessions is the idea that if sex isn’t great now, it’s only going to get worse with age.  As you can imagine, this is quite a defeatist line of thought – nor, does it have to be the reality.    

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December Position of the Month: The Erotic Arch Position

Welcome to another edition of our Highlighted Sex Position of the Month, where we delve into the art of connection and pleasure.  For December, we will be exploring the Erotic Arch Position – a captivating posture that not only ignites passion but also encourages communication and vulnerability between partners.

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November Position of the Month: Power Play

November’s highlighted position of the month is the Power Play! 

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Lawyers and Burnout: Recognizing, Recovering, and Managing Stress

I recently told a client (who’s a lawyer), “Vacation doesn’t cure burnout.” Insert shocked client reaction. I further explained that, yes, vacation is great for taking a break and relaxation.

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October Position of the Month: Trick or Treat

Here’s to carving out some intentional and prioritized time to engage emotionally and sexually with one another this October. 

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September Position of the Month: Laid Back

September highlighted position of the month is the Laid Back.  Ideally, you and your partner would try out the Laid Back on a soft supportive surface (carpeted floor, sofa, or bed).  The partner being penetrated will start in the on-top position (think cowgirl), while their partner lays on their back facing upward.  

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Managing Uneven Sex Drive in Relationships

“I am worried we are sexually incompatible. What if this ruins our relationship?” This is a common fear of individuals and couples who are seeking relationship counseling or sex therapy.

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August Position of the Month: Backseat Driver

Remember that a sexual experience will release Oxytocin and other beneficial endorphins that will help you both feel bonded to one another and release stress/tension.

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“I just want you to be happy”

How many times have we told someone we love, especially our kids, that we just want them to be happy? I recently heard on a podcast that when we tell our kids we want them to be happy, we create an expectation that demands they be happy in order to please us.

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