Tag: finding a therapist or counselor

Living life for others is simply exhausting. Sure, it is a noble sentiment to think beyond yourself, but how much neglecting of self is tolerable before losing oneself? Believe it or not, there is no definitive answer. Our environment, culture, past experiences, and goals are just a few possibilities that reveal our desire to put others first.

The cape is real! I am not talking about the piece of land that reaches for the ocean. I’m talking about the cape that’s affixed to Superman, Batman and the others. It is a mental cape used to propel people to put aside personal inhibitions, and defer energy and strength to those who take, take, take.  Maybe I should say we ALLOW them to take, take, take.  This is the superhero mentality.

Have you heard the statement “The struggle is real?”  Well this statement becomes all too true when we become exhausted from tending to others' call for help.  The superhero mentality is ...

Finding the Right Therapist by Clayton Isiminger, LPC-Intern, Supervised by Shelley Zavodny, LMFT-S, LPC-S

Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task. For many, it's already a time of great stress, and stopping to consider relevant factors in choosing a therapist can be overwhelming when you may already have so much going on that's causing you to seek therapy to begin with. Yet, there are some important things to consider to ensure you get the help you need when searching for the right match. First and foremost, it's important to verify that your therapist is indeed licensed, which you can check by going to the first link listed below. You can also check to see if they have had any disciplinary taken against them by the state board in the second link.

https://vo.ras.dshs.state.tx.u... to ...