Mental health articles

Plain-language guides to anxiety, ADHD, OCD, relationships and more, from our counselors in Houston, Katy and The Woodlands. Pick a topic, or start with the newest article.

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BPD

Quiet BPD: When the Storm Stays Inside

Quiet BPD is an informal name for borderline personality disorder (BPD) in which the intensity turns inward, so other people rarely see it. Instead of lashing out, you may blame yourself, pull…

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OCD

Contamination OCD: When Clean Never Feels Clean Enough

Contamination OCD is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where the main fear is of being contaminated by…

Everyday wellbeing

Interoceptive Exposure: What It Is, How It Works and What to Expect

Interoceptive exposure means bringing on panic-like body sensations on purpose, in small doses, so your body learns they…

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Therapy and costs

How Much Does Therapy Cost in Houston?

Therapy costs $150 a session at Acceptance Path if you pay for yourself, or $100 with an associate…

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OCD

Pure O OCD: When the Compulsions Happen in Your Head

Pure O is the name people use for OCD that seems to happen only in your head. The…

Couples

Marriage Counseling After Infidelity: What It Looks Like

Finding out about an affair can turn a marriage upside down in an afternoon. Some couples want to…

Depression

Emotional Exhaustion: Why You Feel Drained and What Helps

Emotional exhaustion often looks like an ordinary week with nothing left at the end of it. You snap…

Couples

Premarital Counseling: What to Talk About Before the Wedding

Most people picture premarital counseling as something for couples already in trouble, or a box to tick before…

ADHD

ADHD Symptoms in Adult Men: What They Look Like Day to Day

Ask most people what ADHD looks like and they will describe a boy who cannot stay in his…

Couples

How Much Does Marriage Counseling Cost?

In the US, marriage counseling usually costs about $75 to $250 a session, depending on where you live,…

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Therapy and costs

Finding a Therapist in Conroe, TX: What to Check Before You Book

When you look through the directories for a therapist in Conroe, you are hard pressed to find much…

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ADHD

ADHD Rejection Sensitivity: When Feedback Feels Personal

ADHD rejection sensitivity describes difficulty with actual or perceived rejection, criticism, or disapproval in someone who has ADHD.…

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OCD

Real Event OCD: When a Past Mistake Becomes Impossible to Let Go

Real Event OCD can develop when something that actually happened becomes the focus of persistent doubt, guilt, or…