Seven Types of Rest You Need For True Recovery (Beyond Sleep)
Rest can have many dimensions that can restore different parts of us and improve our well-being. Learn about the different types of rest that go beyond just sleeping from Houston based therapist Alejandra Machado, LPC.
“What If I'm Too Sensitive?” Understanding Emotional Sensitivity in Adults
“You’ve heard it your whole life — ‘Don’t take it so personally,’ ‘You’re too sensitive,’ or ‘Why do you get so upset over little things?’ And now, even as an adult, you wonder… Is something wrong with me?” Learn more with Houston online therapist, Alejandra Machado, LPC.
Why You Feel Your “Too Much”: Anxiety and Emotional Triggers
Even small signals — like a tone of voice, a delayed reply, or a facial expression — can feel threatening when anxiety is active, leading to thoughts that we are “too much” or overreacting. Learn more with Houston therapist, Alejandra Machado, LPC.
Lazy or Resting? Reframing Rest
When we have anxiety about not doing enough, we often view rest with a negative mindset, interpreting it to mean we are lazy, but rest is important for all of us. Rest can help to balance out the stress-induced “fight or flight” response and enhance our overall emotional well-being.
Counseling in Houston: Strategies to Cope with Productivity-Induced Anxiety
Anxiety that results from feeling that we are not doing enough is a common phenomenon nowadays with the many influences and distractions around us, it’s difficult not to think that we should always be doing more.
Feeling Your Feelings: Emotional Awareness in Therapy
What does it mean when mental health therapists say to feel your feelings, sit with it, be still, etc? In counseling, this may be something that comes up during sessions. Learn more about emotional awareness with Houston therapist, Alejandra Machado, LPC.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Breaking the stigma of mental health and seeking out counseling seems to be slowly shifting as I encounter more people who hear from others how counseling has helped them. Let’s discuss the mental health continuum to learn more from therapist, Alejandra Machado, LPC.
Managing Holiday Stress
The holidays are upon us, for some of us this is exciting but for others, it can bring up many mixed emotions, including anxiety or depression. Learn tips to manage holiday stress and get support with counseling in Houston, Alejandra Machado, LPC.
Phobias and Anxiety
Learn more about the difference and similarities of phobias and anxiety, from online counselor, Alejandra Machado, LPC.
Fall Wellness Tips
Fall wellness tips to maintain or improve your mental health and physical well-being when the seasons begin to change. Learn more with Alejandra Machado, LPC.
Top Myths About Counseling in Houston
Therapy doesn’t have to be something that is shrouded in mystery. Many people have misconceptions about what therapy is all about or what it means if you need to go see a therapist. Find out more with Alejandra Machado, LPC, online therapist in Houston, TX.
What To Expect From Your First Counseling Session - From A Houston Therapist
You’ve narrowed down your search and have decided to book an appointment for online counseling, what usually happens in a first therapy session? Learn more from Houston therapist, Alejandra Machado, LPC.
Common Questions About Online Therapy, Coaching, or Counseling in Houston
It seems as though therapy is slowly becoming more widely discussed in the open (which is a good thing!), but there can still be questions that you may have about whether or not it can help you. Let’s review some of these common questions.
5 Truths About Therapy: What To Expect When Starting Counseling
Learn 5 truths about therapy and what to expect when starting counseling in Houston. Online therapy in Texas available with Alejandra Machado, LPC.
5 Questions To Ask A Therapist In Houston Before Starting Counseling
Starting therapy in Houston? Learn 5 key questions to ask a therapist before beginning counseling, and find the right fit for anxiety, depression, or life changes. Alejandra Machado, LPC.
How To Find The Right Therapist In Houston, TX
Helping you figure out how to find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Houston, TX. Learn some of the differences. Alejandra Machado, LPC.