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Professional counseling, coaching,
and consulting services for clients
ready to embrace change,
understand themselves,
uncover their motivations,
and take real steps toward
healthy emotional healing and growth.
VIA | Arts District Business Center
813 N. Main Street
Suite 621
McAllen, TX 78501
Some Thoughts on Counseling,
Self-Discovery and Healing.
This is a space for reflection, insight, and growth. Here, you’ll find thoughts on healing, self-discovery, and the challenges we all face. Whether you’re looking for new perspectives or just a moment to pause and reflect, take what resonates—whenever you’re ready.
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Why Our Feelings Matter.
Emotions are fundamental to our existence. They shape how we perceive the world, interact with others, and navigate our inner lives.
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Oct 17, 20244 min read
Does It Always Have to Be a Serious Issue to Call a Therapist?
Some seek therapy to enhance their lives, navigate transitions, to gain clarity about their goals or as preventative mental health care.
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Oct 11, 20243 min read
LGBTQ+ Mental Health: The Role of Compassionate Counseling
The struggles that LGBTQ+ individuals often face, can be filled with challenges.
Professional counseling can play a vital role in healing.
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Oct 11, 20243 min read
Emotional Growth: How Therapy Can Help Build Resilience and Maturity
In our fast-paced world, emotional growth is often overlooked, but it’s a crucial part of navigating life’s challenges
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Oct 11, 20243 min read
How We Become Our Own Worst Critics and How Therapy Can Help Turn Self-Criticism Around
How We Become Our Own Worst Critics and How Therapy Can Help Turn Self-Criticism Around
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Oct 10, 20243 min read
Pet Loss Grief: Why It Deserves to Be Taken Seriously
When a pet passes away, it can trigger deep and genuine grief, often as intense as the loss of a close human connection.
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Oct 9, 20243 min read
Navigating Political Conflicts: The Emotional Toll on Relationships and Mental Health
The intensity of political divides can lead to emotional distress and impact one’s mental well-being
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Oct 5, 20243 min read
Embracing Healing: The Role of Trauma-Informed Care in Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting
A trauma-informed approach involves recognizing that trauma can have long-lasting effects on mental health, behaviors, and worldview.
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Oct 5, 20244 min read
Understanding Religious Trauma and Abuse: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How Counseling Can Help
Religious trauma/abuse can be challenging to define because it often intertwines deeply personal beliefs with systemic or interpersonal harm
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Oct 5, 20243 min read
Men’s Mental Health Matters: It’s Okay to Talk About It
When it comes to mental health, men are often conditioned to “tough it out” or keep their struggles private.
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Oct 2, 20244 min read
The Importance of Mental Health Counseling for Business Leaders
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, executives face unique challenges that can significantly impact their mental health.
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Sep 30, 20242 min read
The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing: Why It’s Time to Break Free
People-pleasing behavior—where a person prioritizes others’ needs and desires over their own—can lead to deep emotional & psychological harm
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Sep 30, 20243 min read
Understanding Grief: Navigating One of Life’s Greatest Challenges
While each person experiences grief differently, it’s crucial to recognize that it’s a normal response to loss.
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Sep 29, 20243 min read
Understanding Anxiety and How Counseling Can Help You Find Peace
Anxiety can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable, leaving you exhausted and emotionally drained.
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Sep 26, 20243 min read
The Difference Between Talking to a Friend and Talking to a Therapist
The difference between talking to a friend and a therapist.
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
Healing from Religious Trauma: Finding Hope, Healing, and Support
If you’ve been hurt by the very beliefs or people you once trusted, it’s important to know that your pain is valid. You are not alone.
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Sep 24, 20242 min read
The Unexpected Struggles of Weight Loss: When the Scale Isn’t Enough
The unexpected bad feelings that come with weight loss. How we can help.
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Sep 24, 20243 min read
Anger Management: Understanding and Controlling Your Anger
Anger is a natural and even necessary emotion, but it can harm your relationships, work, and overall well-being.
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Sep 24, 20243 min read
The Life Changing Power of Professional Counseling.
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Professional counseling can help.
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Sep 24, 20243 min read
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