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When our words fail Fertility challenges are deeply personal, emotionally charged, and often unpredictable. For couples trying to conceive, the journey is rarely straightforward, and along the way, communication often becomes one of the first casualties. You start out as partners, dreaming of the same future. But somewhere between ovulation apps, doctor’s appointments, and the two-week wait, the way you talk to each other begins to change. What once felt easy can suddenly fee

Struggling to find the energy you used to have? The Superwoman Complex can be a contributor to mom burnout, where a mom might feel like she's doing everything, but isn't able to fully recharge or feel fulfilled. It can lead to physical exhaustion, depression, or resentment, because no one, no matter how capable, can keep up with that kind of pace indefinitely. We often feel we have to save everything and everyone from feeling the way we do when things get overwhelming. Most o

Why are boundaries so hard for us? Boundaries are hard whether they are with friends, family or a significant other. If you were raised to believe that being "good" means always being agreeable or putting others first, boundaries can feel selfish or wrong. Pleasing others becomes a survival strategy, and boundaries disrupt that. It’s hard to enforce boundaries when you’re not even sure what you want, need, or believe is okay.   What exactly are boundaries? Boundaries are a fo

As fall rolls in, so can a mix of emotions. You may feel excited for the cooler weather and upcoming holidays, you may feel anxious about...

Danielle is a graduate student at The Couch Therapy, currently attending Concordia Irvine -Townsend Institute in pursuit of a Masters in...

As summer winds down, many parents start to feel the tension build, and not just from shopping for backpacks and organizing carpool...

Feeling stuck inside from the heat? Are your kids getting stir-crazy or feeling sluggish? You're not alone! Seasonal Affective Disorder...

Kaumudi is a graduate therapist at The Couch Therapy, currently attending SMU. Kaumudi is passionate about working with teens (12+) and...

If this is your first Pride, congratulations . Taking up space, in whatever way feels right for you, is brave. And, if this is your 30th...

At The Couch Therapy, we know that being queer in Texas right now during Pride Month can feel complicated, in array of heavy, emotional,...

Perinatal Mental Health Training: Evidence-Based Care for Pregnancy and Postpartum Support pregnant and postpartum clients with confidence and compassion. This comprehensive, self-paced training is designed for therapists, social workers, OB-GYNs, nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, and all maternal health professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), trauma-informed care, and reproductive mental health. Led by Emily Mor

At The Couch Therapy , we’re rooted in the heart of Tarrant County and proudly serve the surrounding communities of Southlake,...

Taylor is a licensed psychotherapist in Texas who specializes in supporting teens (12+) and adults navigating disordered eating, body...

Katie is a licensed therapist in Texas who specializes in working with adults that are athletes, high achievers, perfectionists, and...

Cristina is a psychotherapist in Texas who specializes in supporting individuals through infertility, pregnancy and postpartum...