Breaking Free from the Productivity Trap: Thoughts from a Houston Therapist.
Feeling anxious when you're not being productive? Learn how counseling can help you break free from the productivity trap and reconnect with rest, self-worth, and balance with Alejandra Machado, LPC, therapist in Houston, 281-858-3325.
Daylight Savings Time and Mental Health
Daylight savings time can be a struggle for everyone, but especially for those struggling with mental health issues. How does the time change effect our overall mental health?
The Impact of Loneliness
Emptiness, feeling isolated, like you are the only one. Maybe you feel like the only one in the world or feel unworthy of connection. Should our goal be never to feel lonely? Or can we recognize that it is also a part of the human experience from time to time?
Alejandra Machado, LPC- online counseling for anxiety, depression.
Self-Compassion and Self-Confidence
Learning to be compassionate to ourselves can benefit us in several ways, including reducing levels of anxiety or depression, and our overall levels of well being.
Storm Anxiety
Experiencing a heightened level of anxiety after a significant event such as the recent storms we’ve seen is not uncommon, especially when it starts to rain again. If we can’t control Mother Nature, how can we help ourselves cope with the worry we may experience this summer season? Here are a few suggestions.
How To Stop Negative Self-Talk
We are our own worst critics. Becoming more aware and challenging our negative self-talk can help decrease our levels of anxiety or depression.
How To Tell Someone They Need Therapy
What do we do when we hope someone else would seek out counseling?
High-functioning Anxiety
High functioning anxiety- not a real diagnosis, but what does it mean? For most, this usually means you are still able to have a high level of functioning, such as taking care of all of your responsibilities and going to work, but underneath it all, you may be anxious and overwhelmed, struggling with worry and negative thoughts frequently.
Is Online Therapy Here to Stay?
Online therapy is here to stay. Let’s explore the pros and cons.