Thrive Therapy - Houston

12/20/2025

✨ New on the Blog: The Truth About Women’s Rage & Why It Deserves to Be Seen ✨

If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten, swallowed your anger to “keep the peace,” or been told you’re “too sensitive” when you’re actually hurting—this one is for you.

Women’s anger is real. Women’s rage is powerful.
And for far too long, it’s been dismissed, minimized, or silenced.

Your anger isn’t the problem. Silencing it is.

If you’re ready to understand your anger with compassion—and transform it into clarity, boundaries, and emotional freedom—this blog is for you. 💛

👉 Read the full post here:

Women’s rage is real—and it’s trying to tell you something. Learn how to honor your anger, set boundaries, and find healing in therapy.

12/12/2025

✨🎄Right in time for the holidays, our favorite Houston child therapist Jessi shares tips for helping kids and teens navigate holiday transitions with confidence and calm. 🎄✨

From sudden routine changes to big emotions, holidays can feel overwhelming for children and teens alike. Jessi explains what behaviors are normal, how parents can support smoother transitions at home, and when therapy can provide that extra safe space for emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping skills.

💛 If your child struggles before or after school breaks, you’re not alone—and support is available.

🧩 [Read the full blog and learn more about our Play Therapy and Child Therapy services in Houston here.]

Holiday transitions can be tough for kids and teens. Learn why breaks feel overwhelming and how gentle structure, emotional support, and child therapy can help.

12/09/2025

✨✨ One of my favorite blogs I’ve ever written: “6 Boundary Mistakes That Keep You Stuck.” ✨✨

With the holidays coming up (aka the Super Bowl of boundary stress), especially when family dynamics get loud and expectations get higher, this is the perfect time to get grounded, prepared, and supported.

It’s basically a little therapy in a blog—clear, compassionate, and packed with the most common boundary patterns I see (and how to break them).

If you’ve ever felt guilty saying no, overextended, or unsure how to stand your ground… this one’s for you.

A therapist’s gentle, practical guide to spotting common boundary mistakes and building healthier, more authentic relationships.

12/08/2025

Holiday stress doesn’t break couples—feeling alone in the effort does. The Gottmans' remind us that it’s not about a perfect 50/50 split, but about teamwork, communication, and showing each other, “We’re in this together.

12/05/2025

We are all about boundaries this holiday season and Robyn Gobbel and Juliane Taylor Shore are some of our favorite teachers!

12/02/2025

📚 Parenting is hard enough—finding the right resources shouldn’t be. We’ve pulled together a list of the best parenting books, hand-picked by a therapist (and parent) who reads way too many, so you can skip the overwhelm and get straight to the insights that really help.

Looking for parenting books that actually help? I’ve curated a list of the most supportive, research-backed parenting books that I return to again and again.

11/29/2025

💬 Communication can make or break a relationship—but it’s also a skill you can strengthen. This blog shares practical exercises couples can use to deepen connection, improve understanding, and navigate conflict with care.

We’ve been working hard to make our blogs a helpful resource for our community—this one offers guidance, strategies, and tools to help couples communicate more openly and feel closer every day.

When couples love each other but struggle with connection, it’s often due to communicationbreakdowns that make them feel frustrated or lonely. Communication

11/25/2025

🕊 Supporting someone through pregnancy loss can feel overwhelming and uncertain. This blog offers guidance on how to hold space, show up with compassion, and provide meaningful support without adding pressure.

We’ve been working hard to make our blogs a helpful resource for our community—this one is for anyone who wants to show care, listen deeply, and help loved ones navigate grief with sensitivity.

This blog offers compassionate advice for supporting a loved one through pregnancy loss. Written by a perinatal therapist, it highlights the importance of validation, avoiding minimizing comments, and being present during both immediate and long-term grief. It also offers tips for handling difficult...

11/22/2025

📣 Your individual therapy matters—and so does your relationship. When your therapist truly cares about the connection you share, your relationship doesn’t just sit on the sidelines—it takes its rightful seat in the room. Discover why this matters and how it changes the work you do together.

We’ve been working hard to make our blogs a helpful resource for our community—this one honors both your personal journey and the bond you share.

Your therapist should care about your relationship too. Learn how individual therapy for your relationship helps you grow without creating distance.

11/20/2025

⚡ Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or on the edge of burnout? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. This blog explores the systemic roots of exhaustion and offers insight and strategies for reclaiming energy and setting boundaries—without pretending that self-care and bubble baths are some easy fix.

We’ve been working hard to make our blogs a helpful resource for our community—this one provides validation, guidance, and practical ideas to navigate burnout without adding more pressure.

Burnout is a result of systemic issues rather than personal failure, especially affecting marginalized groups. It emphasizes that burnout is a cultural construct tied to overwork and exploitation, urging the need for rest, collective care, and a redefinition of productivity.

11/18/2025

🌏 In honor of International Students’ Day…

Moving abroad can be exciting—but it can also be stressful, isolating, and challenging for your mental health. This blog explores strategies for maintaining well-being, building support, and navigating the ups and downs of expat life.

We’ve been working hard to make our blogs a helpful resource for our community—this one offers practical guidance, reassurance, and tools to help international students and expats thrive, no matter where life takes them.

Moving abroad can be challenging and impact mental health for expats. Understanding common issues and ways to cope can make international transitions smoother.

11/14/2025

💛 Sexual trauma is more common than most people realize, and understanding it is key to supporting survivors—and yourself. This blog breaks down what everyone should know about sexual abuse and assault, from a therapist who’s been supporting survivors for over a decade.

We’ve been working hard to make our blogs a helpful resource for our community—this one offers important information for survivors and the people who love them, helps dispel common myths, and provides guidance and hope for healing.

What sexual abuse, sexual assault, and grooming really mean—and why they’re often misunderstood. We also challenge common myths that silence survivors.