Insight Counseling Center

Insight Counseling Center Insight Counseling Center offers counseling services to individuals, adolescents, children, couples, families and groups.

To meet the needs of our diverse clientele, our therapists represent a wide variety of clinical experiences.

True healing doesn’t come from pushing or forcing ourselves to change, but rather, it comes from a place of safety. From...
08/02/2025

True healing doesn’t come from pushing or forcing ourselves to change, but rather, it comes from a place of safety.

From slowing down.

From honoring the pace your nervous system can handle.

In therapy, we don’t rush growth. Instead, we focus on creating the conditions where it can begin: Gently, quietly, and on its own time. 🌱

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Healthy communication in families doesn’t always come naturally, especially when trauma, stress, or past conflict are pa...
07/23/2025

Healthy communication in families doesn’t always come naturally, especially when trauma, stress, or past conflict are part of the story. But it can be learned and practiced. 🌱

Here are 5 strategies that families can use to build safer, more connected communication:

1. Everyone gets a turn.
When everyone has a voice, it fosters emotional safety and belonging. Even if you don’t agree, being heard helps regulate the nervous system and reduce defensiveness.

2. Feelings are talked about.
Validating emotions, even the hard ones, helps children and adults feel seen. Avoiding phrases like “Don’t cry” or “You’re overreacting” makes room for emotional expression and co-regulation.

3. Routine check-ins.
Routine check-ins, especially when things seem fine, can open space for vulnerability. Dark or difficult thoughts often hide in silence. Genuine curiosity shows your loved ones it’s safe to be honest.

4. Working on repair after conflicts.
Conflict is inevitable. Repair is essential. Open communication emphasizes ownership over blame. Simple apologies and do-overs strengthen trust and model accountability.

5. Listening > Fixing
You don’t have to fix everything. Presence, not solutions, is what creates secure attachment. Listening with your full attention can calm anxiety and deepen connection.

✨ Every small change matters. If your family is learning how to heal, connect, and grow, we see you. Therapy can be a supportive part of that journey.

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In therapy, we often explore the parts of ourselves we hide behind a "mask.' Painting a mask can be a powerful way to ex...
07/20/2025

In therapy, we often explore the parts of ourselves we hide behind a "mask.' Painting a mask can be a powerful way to externalize those inner experiences, giving a visual to what words sometimes can't express.

Whether it reflects protection, identity, or the tension between what's shown and what's kept inside, creating a mask invites curiosity and compassion toward the self.

Creative expression in therapy isn't about the end product, but about slowing down, connecting, and allowing your story to take form in new ways.

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Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating floods in Texas. If you or someone you know is struggling, plea...
07/12/2025

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating floods in Texas. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that support is available.

You're not alone. We're here for you. 💙

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Pluto knows the secret to a better mood: spending time outside. ☀️🐾 Whether he's walking, sniffing the grass, or simply ...
07/09/2025

Pluto knows the secret to a better mood: spending time outside. ☀️🐾 Whether he's walking, sniffing the grass, or simply soaking up the sun, these moments in nature help reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional well-being.

Take a cue from Pluto and give yourself a mental reset in the fresh air. 🌿💛

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✨ A new Men's Mental Health Group is beginning this Fall! ✨Join us for 10 weeks of connection, support, and growth, ever...
07/03/2025

✨ A new Men's Mental Health Group is beginning this Fall! ✨

Join us for 10 weeks of connection, support, and growth, every Tuesday beginning September 2nd to November 4th.

Designed for men 18+, this group offers a safe space to explore mental well-being, manage stress, improve relationships, and reflect on life’s challenges.

🗓 Tuesdays | 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM | 📍1951 E. 37th St. Suite B, Odessa, TX 79762

Whether you’re facing challenges or simply seeking connection, you are welcome here. 🌱

Spots are limited. Learn more or reserve your place by contacting (432) 299-9556.

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Feeling more like roommates than partners is something many couples experience, often without a dramatic turning point. ...
07/01/2025

Feeling more like roommates than partners is something many couples experience, often without a dramatic turning point. Instead, disconnection tends to settle in quietly, through busy routines, stress, and emotional distance.

You may still care deeply for each other, but conversations start to revolve around chores and logistics rather than emotions or shared experiences. Physical intimacy may feel forced or fade altogether, and even while living under the same roof, you can begin to feel worlds apart. 🌎

This shift often happens in response to prolonged stress, life transitions, or unspoken conflict. When you're in survival mode, managing work, parenting, or unresolved emotions, it's easy for emotional connection to slip to the background.

The important thing to know is that this feeling is more common than you might think, and it’s possible to repair. 🌱

Rebuilding doesn’t require dramatic changes. It begins with small, consistent efforts: checking in emotionally, being present in small moments, and making space for real conversation.

Feeling like roommates doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve fallen out of love, but that your relationship may need attention and care. With intention, vulnerability, and support, many couples find their way back to each other. Therapy can help you take that first step. 🫶

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Before and after a long day in the office 🐾💼Even Pluto needs time to regulate after supporting so many clients. Whether ...
06/25/2025

Before and after a long day in the office 🐾💼

Even Pluto needs time to regulate after supporting so many clients. Whether he's taking notes or taking naps, he's always doing the work. 💛

Rest and recharge are just as important as showing up, for therapy dogs and humans alike. ✨

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When children struggle with behavior, it's easy to focus on correcting what we see: the tantrum, the shutdown, the refus...
06/22/2025

When children struggle with behavior, it's easy to focus on correcting what we see: the tantrum, the shutdown, the refusal to listen. But underneath those moments is a nervous system doing its best to cope with overwhelming emotion or unmet needs.

Child-centered play therapy helps children understand their feelings and build the capacity to manage them. This is called emotional regulation, and it is a foundational skill for resilience, relationships, and long-term well-being. 🌱

In session, we might use tools like:
• Storytelling and role-play to explore emotional themes
• Sensory strategies (weighted blankets, fidgets, movement) to calm the body
• Co-regulation with the therapist to model safety and attunement
• Visual aids like emotion charts to build language around feelings

This work is not about eliminating big feelings. It is about giving children the tools and support they need to move through those feelings with confidence.
When children feel emotionally safe and understood, they no longer need to act out in order to be heard.

Regulation creates the foundation for growth, learning, and secure relationships. This applies at home, in the classroom, and in everyday life. 🎒⭐️
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Hands that create, heal. 🌱This collage was created by one of our counselors at Insight as a way to reflect on the power ...
06/18/2025

Hands that create, heal. 🌱

This collage was created by one of our counselors at Insight as a way to reflect on the power of imagery in the healing process.

Collaging is more than just cutting and pasting. It's a therapeutic technique that taps into the unconscious, helping individuals access thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to verbalize. By selecting images, arranging them intuitively, and creating visual narratives, people can explore identity, process trauma, and make meaning from their experiences.

In therapy, collaging can offer a sense of control, validation, and clarity. It encourages mindfulness, creativity, and emotional release, all without the pressure of finding the “right” words.

Art can speak when words fall short. 💛

Sitting with your emotions doesn’t mean you have to like them, fix them, or make them go away. It means creating gentle ...
06/15/2025

Sitting with your emotions doesn’t mean you have to like them, fix them, or make them go away. It means creating gentle space for what’s showing up, without judgment or urgency.
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For many, avoiding emotions was once a form of protection. Learning to stay present with your feelings can be hard, but it's also healing.
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Each time you pause, breathe, and allow yourself to feel, you’re building emotional safety and self-trust.
Emotions, like weather, come and go. You don’t have to rush through them. You just have to stay with yourself.
This kind of presence is a quiet act of strength. 🌱
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Inspired by a post from .therapy ✨️
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Pluto’s relaxing in one of our therapy rooms, soaking up the summer vibes in style 🍉☀️ He knows therapy is better with a...
06/06/2025

Pluto’s relaxing in one of our therapy rooms, soaking up the summer vibes in style 🍉☀️

He knows therapy is better with a wagging tail 🐕 🐾💛

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1951 E 37th, Suite B
Odessa, TX
79762

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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