The Vehlin: Learning to Hold Stillness Before Change
In this reflective piece, Hayley Willis introduces The Vehlin — a powerful symbol for the stillness that exists before change. Through insights from therapy and personal reflection, this blog explores how embracing that pause between impulse and clarity can help you heal, make authentic decisions, and grow. Learn how The Vehlin can become a grounding tool for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and mindful living.
Couple’s Therapy in San Antonio and Schertz: Healing the Distance, One Session at a Time
Prioritizing You: Why Perinatal Wellness Matters
Summer Survival for Your Relationship: Making Your Marriage a Priority When the Kids Are Home
Navigating Medical Necessity and Insurance
Parenting from Trauma
Parenting from a place of unresolved trauma can shape how we connect, discipline, and respond to our children, often in ways we don’t even realize. Breaking the cycle requires self-awareness, healing, and intentionality to create a healthier emotional environment for both parent and child.
The Hustle Culture Hangover: Counseling for Burnout
Scrolling Through Life: San Antonio Counselor Shares How Tech Overload is Messing with Your Mind
Finding the Right Fit for Counseling in San Antonio
Life's Crossroads: Navigating Transitions with Grace and Grit
Parent Coaching Can Help Enhance the Effectiveness of Play Therapy
Parent coaching is an educational and supportive process that equips parents with strategies to help with their children's behavioral and emotional difficulties.
Journal Prompts for Depression: A Therapeutic Tool for Mental Health in San Antonio
Feeling Overwhelmed? You're Not Drowning, You're Just in a Wave Pool
The Importance of Professional Mental Health Help in San Antonio
Reflecting on Identity Through the Life of J-Lo
When You Need Counseling but Don’t Want It
It’s interesting that we can clearly see when other people need to make changes in their lives and even encourage them to make the changes they want. Change becomes harder when it’s personal. Learn what to do when you need to change but don’t want to.
Managing Adult ADD/ADHD
San Antonio Counselor shares helpful ways to manage adult ADHD. Learn more.
Beyond BBQs and Beaches: Honoring Veterans and Service Members on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have died in military service to their country. Let’s also show our support to those carrying a heavy weight as their enter into this day of remembrance.
A San Antonio Counselor’s Guide to Supporting a Loved One Who has Mental Health Concerns
HOPE wants to ensure that you are equipped to help someone you love if they are struggling with declining mental health. Since mental health is not seen as evidently as physical health, it is important to know how to help someone you love who may be struggling.
EMDR vs CBT: Understanding the Difference of Trauma Therapy Options in San Antonio
Choosing the right trauma therapist and approach when dealing with the effects of trauma can be difficult. Learn more about EDMR and CBT as effective treatments for trauma.