Counseling By Penny Haight

Counseling By Penny Haight Counseling for individuals, couples, families and children. We have a diverse group of therapists with 2 locations in Fort Worth.

Counseling for depression, anxiety, addiction, ADD, work issues, school issues, relationship problems, divorce, grief, loss, marriage counseling, biofeedback, supervision, cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused, strength based, and therapy for children and adolescents.

Katrina Johnson, a gifted therapist, shares her tips for the holidays. Life is messy, the holidays are stressful, and co...
12/23/2025

Katrina Johnson, a gifted therapist, shares her tips for the holidays.

Life is messy, the holidays are stressful, and cookies solve almost everything. 🎄🍪

Holiday reminder: Presence over perfection ✨

If the Elf skipped a day, the stockings are half-empty, or the baked treats look like a science experiment… it’s okay. Chaos is part of the magic. The memories matter more than the mishaps. 💛

In the hustle of the season, don’t forget to have fun. Laugh, be silly, enjoy your people, and embrace the holiday madness (crooked lights, burnt cookies, tangled tape). Your imperfect holiday memories are the ones people actually remember. 🎉

Try this: shrug off mistakes, sneak in a little fun, and tell yourself perfection is overrated and you’re enough just as you are. 💕

I’m taking my own advice this week. The tree isn’t fully decorated, the gifts have tape in all the wrong places, and the cookies are…well, let’s just say we laughed anyway. 😄

What’s one tradition or expectation you’re giving yourself permission to let go of this season? 🤍

As the year winds down, I’m soaking up this season a little differently, on maternity leave, spending precious time with...
12/22/2025

As the year winds down, I’m soaking up this season a little differently, on maternity leave, spending precious time with my growing family, and embracing the slower moments. 🤍

I’m so grateful for the understanding, support, and kindness from this community as I step into this new chapter. Rest, connection, and presence matter, not just in therapy, but in life, too.

Wishing you gentle holidays filled with moments of peace, reflection, and whatever support you need along the way. I look forward to reconnecting with you when I return.

John Thornton works well with couples and understands the stress of raising children, most especially children with spec...
12/22/2025

John Thornton works well with couples and understands the stress of raising children, most especially children with special needs. He has great insight and is Gottman trained.

John offers evening appointments. Call 817-657-1115 to schedule, soon as these appointments will go fast.

Much of the stress and emotional strain we experience during the holidays isn’t caused by the season itself, but by the expectations we bring into it—about how we should feel, how others should show up, and how the holidays are supposed to look. When reality doesn’t match those expectations, disappointment, resentment, and self-criticism often follow.

This Holiday Season be on the lookout for three of the most common expectation traps:

1. “Should” Expectations
These are internalized rules about how one ought to feel, behave, or cope (ex.“I should be happier.”)

2. Relational Expectations
Unspoken assumptions about how others should show up (ex.“They should know this matters to me without me having to say it.”)

3. Legacy Expectations

Expectations inherited from our family or past experiences (ex. “It won’t feel like Christmas if we don’t do it the same way.”)

So this holiday season try and lighten the load by managing expectations in the following ways:

Accept that holidays do not have to be perfect or joyful to be meaningful.

Normalize mixed emotions (joy, grief, stress, loneliness can coexist).

Let go of comparisons to past holidays or others’ experiences.

Holiday Self-Care ReminderThe holiday season often comes with full calendars, financial pressure, and the stress of tryi...
12/20/2025

Holiday Self-Care Reminder

The holiday season often comes with full calendars, financial pressure, and the stress of trying to make everything “perfect.” In the midst of shopping, planning, and obligations, it is important to pause and take care of yourself.

Self-care during the holidays can be as simple as stepping away from the noise and choosing to be present. Taking breaks, setting boundaries, and allowing yourself moments of rest can help reduce stress and prevent burnout. More importantly, the holidays are an opportunity to reconnect with the people who matter most.

Staying united with family and friends through shared time, meaningful conversations, or small moments of connection can provide emotional support and a sense of grounding during an otherwise hectic season. These connections often matter far more than gifts or to-do lists.

This season, consider prioritizing presence over pressure. Your well-being, and your relationships, are worth it.

Erica Soto is a sought after counselor in our practice. She works well with young adults, teens, and individuals. Erica ...
12/20/2025

Erica Soto is a sought after counselor in our practice. She works well with young adults, teens, and individuals. Erica is a running enthusiast and competitor.

Erica's tips for the holiday season.

The holiday season often brings joy, but it can also come with increased stress, busy schedules, and emotional pressure. Physical activity plays an important role in managing this stress and improving overall mood. Staying active during the holidays can help reduce anxiety, boost energy, and support mental well-being. Running is an effective way to relieve stress, it clears the mind, releases endorphins, and provides a healthy outlet for holiday tension. Even short runs can make a positive difference during the holiday season!

12/18/2025

Ronnie has experience in pastoral counseling and he is an accomplished musician. Ronnie is bilingual speaking English and Spanish. He works well with all ages. Ronnie has been trained in Gottman and loves working with couples. Ronnie accepts Cigna and Aetna insurance. Call 817-657-1115 to schedule an appointment, evenings available.

Here are Ronnie's tips for the holiday season.

“Allow the tunes of peace to rest with you this holiday season.”

The holidays can be full of noise and pressure. Take a few moments to pause, breathe, and allow moments of calm to soothe your mind and heart. Protect your rest, set gentle boundaries, and remember that peace is something you’re allowed to choose—even in the middle of the season.

Tunde is a pastor at Cornerstone Methodist Church in Cleburne. He works part time at CBP in the evenings and has virtual...
12/17/2025

Tunde is a pastor at Cornerstone Methodist Church in Cleburne. He works part time at CBP in the evenings and has virtual appointments. Tunde specializes in crisis of faith and multicultural issues that can arise in relationships. He works with couples and individuals. Call 817-657-1115 to schedule an appointment.
Tunde's tips for the holidays.
Sometimes when we are faced with the struggles and stress of this season; it may important to connect with our spiritual self through religion. It could include just singing those Christmas carols we used to sing when we were kids or visiting those places during this season that can remind us about the role of our higher power in our lives.
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Lyndie Conner is a level two Gottman trained therapist. Lyndie is skilled at couples therapy and is an expert in working...
12/16/2025

Lyndie Conner is a level two Gottman trained therapist. Lyndie is skilled at couples therapy and is an expert in working working with school aged children and their parents. Lyndie offers evening appointments. Call now to schedule 817-657-1115.

Lyndie shared tips to deal with the stress that accompanies the holidays.

This holiday season, let's remember what truly matters: connection, not collection. Forget the pressure of perfect gifts or elaborate expectations. The most valuable things we can exchange aren't found under the tree—they're the shared laughs, the cozy moments, the new traditions, and the memories we create with the people we love most.

This year, choose experiences over expectations. Choose presence over presents. What your loved ones will remember five years from now is the feeling of togetherness—the messy baking, the Christmas movie marathons, and the board game victories.

Let's prioritize being present and creating joyful, low-stress experiences. That's the real holiday magic.

Dixie Werner came out of teacher retirement to assist Penny in building CBP. And boy did she over deliver, she is the Qu...
12/15/2025

Dixie Werner came out of teacher retirement to assist Penny in building CBP. And boy did she over deliver, she is the Queen of Customer Service. Dixie and Penny are best buddies from the education world.

Dixie has some great tips to share about soothing yourself during the holidays.

Where is your HAPPY PLACE?
Growing up, and particularly now, my HAPPY PLACE is with my plants.
Did you know that plants provide essential oxygen, food, fiber, medicine, as well as offering mental and physical health benefits like reducing stress, improving mood, boosting focus and cleaning indoor air?

Being around plants lowers cortisol levels, blood pressure and heart rate. They also boost happiness, life satisfaction and self esteem. There are many studies that show how plants can improve memory, attention span, creativity as well as performance in work. Certain plants, like lavender, can promote relaxation and better sleep quality.

What about those people with a "black" thumb or with no time to care for them? Here's an idea. You could browse through the plants before grocery shopping or visit the garden center before embarking on your shopping journey in Walmart, Target or Costco. Especially during the holiday season, there are so many fragrances to embrace. Remember, always STOP and smell 'the roses"!

Tina Warren works at CBP in accounting. Tina and Penny have a long history, best friends since grade school. We are luck...
12/15/2025

Tina Warren works at CBP in accounting. Tina and Penny have a long history, best friends since grade school. We are lucky to have Tina! She shared tips below for surviving the holiday season.

The holidays can be joyful—but they can also be overwhelming. As you move through the season, take moments to ground yourself in the things that bring you peace.

For me, spending time with animals—like this gentle horse—reminds me to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters. Horses have a way of sensing our emotions and meeting us with calm presence… something we could all use a little more of this time of year.

Here are a few holiday mental health tips inspired by this quiet moment:
🌿 Find your grounding activity. Whether it’s being with animals, walking outdoors, or enjoying a cozy cup of tea, carve out space for the things that help regulate your nervous system.
💛 Set boundaries with compassion. It’s okay to limit events, decline invitations, or take breaks during gatherings. Your well-being is a valid priority.
🌙 Create moments of stillness. Even a few minutes of intentional breathing or gentle stretching can reset your mind when the season feels fast-paced.
🎁 Give yourself grace. You don’t have to feel festive all the time. Mixed emotions are normal and deserve acceptance.

As we step into the holiday season, remember: you deserve care, calm, and connection—both with others and with yourself.

Amanda works well with children and their parents. As an educator of many years, Amanda has a great understanding of the...
12/13/2025

Amanda works well with children and their parents. As an educator of many years, Amanda has a great understanding of the pressures of school aged students. She also works well with adults.

Amanda shares tips to deal with the holiday season.

“Protect your peace by setting gentle boundaries.”

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress, overstimulation, and emotional pressure. Remind yourself that it’s okay to say no, step away, or take breaks when you need them. Your well-being matters as much as showing up for others.

Loving your family does not mean you must be emotionally available every moment or absorb dynamics that leave you drained. It’s possible to care deeply for the people in your life and recognize when you need time apart to reset, breathe, or regroup. Healthy boundaries create healthier relationships; they allow you to show up authentically rather than exhausted.

Small boundary-setting choices, such as limiting social commitments, stepping outside for fresh air, taking a quiet moment alone, or asking for support, can make the season feel more manageable and meaningful. Giving yourself permission to honor your needs is not selfish; it’s an essential act of self-compassion that helps you stay grounded during a busy time of year.

Marvel Jenkins, a licensed professional counselor at CBP, shares great tips for Empty Nesters around the holidays. He i...
12/13/2025

Marvel Jenkins, a licensed professional counselor at CBP, shares great tips for Empty Nesters around the holidays. He is skilled in working with couples as well as families and children. Marvel has evening appointments available. Call 817-657-1115 to schedule.

How are you adjusting to the holidays now that your nest is empty?

I will share just a few tips that have been helping my wife and me to adjust.

Remember these three things:
I choose to remember God has blessed us with three son’s. We were blessed to make it through many trials as a family. All three graduated high-school, are alive and well. It is a blessing to hear their voices when they call, or see their faces while they visit us. It is a blessing to have daughters in-law, and grandchildren in our lives.

Remember to enjoy what remains- What I mean by this is taking time to enjoy the times that the house is quiet. My wife and I can decide to sleep in, go to bed early or late, take a trip, or stay home enjoying quiet time together. Or, we watch Christmas movies together. This is our favorite! We also enjoy playing card games together, or a shared game on our phones. These are a few ideas, but there is no limit. Just choose something you agree on.

Remember to plan for the future: It is important to make plans for you as an individual, and also for you as a couple. This means we have to communicate sharing what we envision for one another and a empty nesters. It can also include learning a new hobby individually, or as a couple. The more time that is invested in the relationship the better. This is how connections are made and maintained. One of our family traditions is to sit down and share how we would like to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually. Each of us gets to share our thoughts, and talk about ways to help each other. Then months later we may review what was said, and what changes may need to take place.

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