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.

Anxiety and panic
Health anxiety involves persistent fear about having or developing a serious health problem, often accompanied by body checking,…

Anxiety and panic
The physical symptoms of anxiety can include a pounding heartbeat, shallow breathing, dizziness, sweating, muscle tension, stomach discomfort,…

ADHD
ADHD overstimulation describes feeling mentally, emotionally, or physically overwhelmed when the brain is trying to manage more input…

ADHD
ADHD time blindness is an informal phrase describing difficulty sensing the passage of time, estimating how long activities…

ADHD
High functioning ADHD is an informal phrase used to describe people who appear successful or organized while privately…

Depression
Burnout vs depression can be difficult to distinguish because both may involve exhaustion, reduced motivation, irritability, difficulty concentrating,…

ADHD
ADHD masking happens when someone hides, suppresses, or compensates for ADHD-related difficulties to meet social expectations or avoid…

ADHD
ADHD burnout is more than feeling tired after a busy week. It happens when the constant mental effort…

Anxiety and panic
Anxiety and overthinking often go hand in hand. When your brain constantly searches for certainty, it can become…

Trauma and PTSD
PTSD triggers are reminders that cause your brain and body to react as though a past traumatic experience…

OCD
False Memory OCD causes persistent doubts about past events, making it difficult to trust your own memories even…

Depression
Depression affects more than your mood: it can leave you feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, even after…