Transitions Counseling and Consulting

03/19/2026

Your therapist has 3 first-line options for PTSD. Here's why EMDR might be the right one for you.

EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) are all recommended first-line treatments for PTSD. A 2023 network meta-analysis of over 11,000 patients found no significant difference in effectiveness between them. All three produce large reductions in PTSD symptoms and are recommended as first-line treatments by major clinical guidelines.

So if they all work equally well, why choose EMDR?

1. Research shows it typically requires fewer sessions than CPT or PE.
2. Some people may not be comfortable with trying exposure therapy.
3. Your area may have more therapists trained in EMDR compared to the other modalities.

If you've been putting off trauma therapy because it sounds like too much then EMDR might be worth the conversation with your therapist.

03/18/2026

Therapy progress is not about perfection or instant relief. It is about gradual shifts such as improved mood, stronger boundaries, reduced reactivity, and better problem solving. Small steps are still progress, and they lead to big changes over time. Clear goals help track meaningful change along the way.

03/17/2026

A teen intensive outpatient program has a real structure, and it's worth knowing what that actually means. Teens come in 3 times a week for a few hours at a time, working in a group setting with a therapist, building skills from DBT, and getting brief individual check-ins throughout. Family is part of it too, not as an afterthought but as a regular touchpoint. Most teens complete the program in 12 weeks. They go home every night, keep going to school, keep up with friends, and use what they're learning in real life as they go.

03/16/2026

Anxiety and depression commonly overlap with adult ADHD. Constantly trying to compensate for forgetfulness, missed details, or emotional reactivity can lead to burnout, shame, and chronic stress. A structured evaluation can clarify what is really happening and guide effective treatment.

03/16/2026

Join us for our Houston Montrose open house on March 24th!

We're excited to welcome the Montrose community into our new office. Explore our beautiful clinic in the heart of the community, meet our clinicians, and see how our accredited therapy, psychiatry, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs support individuals and families in Houston.

We invite community clinicians and professionals to join us, meet our team in person, and have an open conversation about how we can best support the clients and communities we collectively serve.

Please RSVP using the Eventbrite link to reserve your spot!

Join us in Montrose to meet our team, learn about our accredited therapy, IOP, PHP, and psychiatry services, network, and enjoy lunch on us!

03/13/2026

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be the right fit if you experience intense emotions, relationship conflict, impulsive decisions, or find it hard to calm down once you're upset. DBT is a skills-based approach which means you'll learn concrete tools for managing emotional intensity, improving communication, and building stability in your daily life.

03/12/2026

If your teen has been in therapy for a while and things still aren't improving, it doesn't mean therapy failed, it might just mean they need more than one hour a week. A teen partial hospitalization program or PHP is five days a week of group therapy, individual check-ins, psychiatric and medication support, and real skill-building. Despite the name, there's no hospital involved. PHP is just a clinical term that means your teen gets more support than they would in a regular therapy program.

03/11/2026

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often helpful for persistent worry, panic, negative self talk, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. If overthinking, avoidance, or mood swings are affecting your productivity, relationships, or ability to relax, this structured and goal focused approach builds practical skills that improve daily functioning. Which type of therapy is right for you?

03/10/2026

One of the strongest factors impacting successful therapy is the quality of the relationship with your therapist. When you attend consistently, speak openly, and practice skills between sessions, outcomes improve significantly. Therapy works best as a collaborative process with shared goals and regular check ins.

03/06/2026

ADHD isn't something you outgrow when you become an adult. As an adult, it usually affects more than college performance or work. It can disrupt home routines, relationships, time management, and self-esteem. Some adults with ADHD struggle silently for years before realizing there is an underlying explanation.

03/05/2026

A teen intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a structured mental health program that goes beyond weekly 1-on-1 therapy. Your teen meets with a team of therapists 2-3 times a week, after school, to build real coping skills in a group setting with teens experiencing similar issues. It's designed for teens whose symptoms aren't improving with regular therapy alone, but who don't need to be hospitalized. Completing an IOP is roughly equivalent to a full year of weekly therapy, condensed into about 12 weeks. Your teen stays home, stays in school, and sees improvement quicker.

03/04/2026

Therapist. Psychologist. Psychiatrist. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. If you've ever searched for mental health support, you've probably come across a range of different titles and walked away more confused than when you started. While these professionals often work together and treat similar concerns, their roles, training, and approaches can be quite different. Understanding those differences can help you make a more informed decision about the kind of support you might need.