VTx THERAPY

10/24/2025

There's a huge difference between rules and boundaries.

Boundaries aren’t about distance — they’re about clarity.

They tell others, “Here’s how to love me without losing yourself.”

In therapy, I see how often people mistake boundaries for rejection.

But healthy boundaries are an act of connection — they make real intimacy possible.

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10/16/2025

Indeed, EVERYONE needs to unpack and process life/issues with a trusted ally. This is what makes us human.

10/04/2025

The nonstop cycle of bad news can take a real toll on our mental health.
Protect your well-being by setting limits: step back from constant feeds, avoid graphic content, and give yourself space to recharge.

The nonstop cycle of bad news can take a real toll on our mental health.

Protect your well-being by setting limits: step back from constant feeds, avoid graphic content, and give yourself space to recharge.

Hear more on collective trauma from Dr. Cohen Silver on this episode from the Speaking of Psychology archive: http://at.apa.org/lx3

09/10/2025

If you or someone you know is in distress or having suicidal thoughts, help is available. You can contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 anytime, anywhere. The service provides free, confidential support and resources.

09/02/2025

“An often-overlooked growth purchase is therapy. Research shows that psychotherapy can be highly cost-effective in satisfying people’s need to be seen; it is at least thirty-two times more cost-effective in raising life satisfaction than merely gaining more income.”

-Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.

08/11/2025

Psychotherapy = Talk Therapy at VTx THERAPY

08/04/2025

Perfection, an assassin of progress.

07/09/2025

"What do I already know that I'm afraid to admit to myself?"

In therapy, people often ask: What should I do?
But sometimes the better question is: What do I already know that I’m afraid to admit to myself?

We say we’re confused, but often we’re clear—we just don’t like the answer.
Because clarity brings responsibility. Once we know, we can’t un-know.

That’s why agency isn’t just about action. It’s about honesty. And the truth is, the moment we stop waiting for someone to rescue us or decide for us, something shifts.

Change rarely arrives in a dramatic moment.
It starts when we stop pretending we don’t already know what we need to do.

Friendly reminder from Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

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07/06/2025

I can’t begin to fathom the pain and suffering loved ones are feeling in the aftermath of this unspeakable tragedy. My heart breaks for the victims and the families of the victims. Devastating is the only word that comes to mind. Tomorrow we can begin to think about healing, but tonight it is important that we grieve with every fiber of our collective being. Life is short, life is precious, and pleasure cannot exist without pain. Godspeed; may you carry love with you.

Kevin D. McCollough, M.A.

06/25/2025

Mental health IS HEALTH! 🧠

🧠 It’s NOT weak to speak.
Speaking up about your mental health takes real strength. Let’s break the stigma and support one another. 💬💙

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:
📞 988 – National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988

📞 NAMI Helpline
Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text: “HelpLine” to 62640

06/05/2025

“Men who do not turn to face their own pain are too often prone to inflict it on others.”
-Terrence Real

June is National Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is health.

https://vtxtherapy.com/mens-issues

05/20/2025

Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is an approach that is supported by neuroscience and evidence-based outcomes. Founded by the long-time successful couples' therapist and author, Terry Real, this methodology differs from traditional talk-therapy and standard marriage counseling approaches.

VTx THERAPY utilizes key components of RLT paired with longstanding techniques developed by relationship experts, John and Julie Gottman, to craft a customized approach to help couples deepen their understanding of the dilemma between them and how to go about course-correcting so they can spend more time operating as partners and less time as adversaries.

If you are interested in finding out more, please call VTx THERAPY at (361) 571-0381 today!