Finding the Right Couples Counselor in Houston: What to Consider & Questions to Ask
In a city as sprawling and diverse as Houston, it’s easy to get lost in the noise—both in traffic and in our relationships. When your relationship starts to feel stuck, disconnected, or hostile, the idea of seeking help from a couples counselor in Houston might feel like admitting defeat. But it’s the opposite. It’s a […]
What to Expect in Your First Couples Therapy Session: 7 Tips to Make It Count
So you’ve scheduled your first couples therapy session. Maybe you’re feeling nervous. Maybe hopeful. Maybe a little skeptical—wondering if this is going to be another conversation that goes nowhere, just with someone else in the room. That’s normal. In fact, it’s more than normal, it’s honest. Walking into couples counseling in Houston isn’t just about […]
How Much Does Therapy Cost in Houston and Why It’s Worth It
We live in a culture that doesn’t blink at spending $6 on coffee or $300 on a weekend getaway, but when it comes to therapy, the hesitation creeps in. “Is it really worth it?”, “Can I afford this every week?”, “Maybe I’ll wait until things get worse.” It’s understandable. Therapy is an investment, in your […]
What To Do When Your Child Wants A Therapist – 3 Issues To Know
Has your child asked to talk to a therapist? When something is troubling your child, and they want to talk – you listen. But what if they’ve asked you to see a therapist? Now what? If your child brings up therapy to you, a few factors might impact how you respond, it’s best not to […]
How Parents Can Help Their Teens Deal With COVID-Caused Anxiety?
Tammer Malaty, therapist and owner of Houston’s Malaty Therapy, believes many parents just don’t understand what their teenage students have been going through while trying to learn during the COVID–19 pandemic. Malaty believes parents look at grades, attendance and other empirical facts, but sometimes forget to consider the mental shift that occurs when switching between […]
School Stress – 5 Hot Tips To Help You Deal With The Anxiety
Many students want to know how to deal with school stress. High school and college students are faced with new schedules, routines, teachers, friends, classmates, plus new material to learn. Even more, it feels like anxiety and stress are waiting to meet you around every corner. As a student, you know all too well what […]
5 Things You Should Know About Compulsive Disorders And COVID-19
Compulsive disorders involve uncontrollable behaviors that lead to habitual habits for teens and young adults. There are many compulsive disorders parents need to be aware of more than ever during COVID-19 restrictions. It’s important to both recognize and help your loved ones should they be experiencing uncontrollable self destructive behavior. If they are in recovery […]