Honest Counseling, PLLC

Honest Counseling, PLLC It takes courage to be radically and fearlessly honest with yourself. Reach out to start your healing journey.

🌀 Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the body—it takes a toll on the mind, too.Living with pain, fatigue, or limitation...
07/14/2025

🌀 Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the body—it takes a toll on the mind, too.

Living with pain, fatigue, or limitations day after day can lead to anxiety, depression, isolation, and grief. And yet, so many people push through in silence, trying to appear “fine.”

Let’s be clear:
🌿 You’re allowed to feel overwhelmed.
🌿 You’re allowed to rest.
🌿 You’re allowed to seek help for your mental health while managing your physical health.

You are not lazy, dramatic, or weak.
You are living with something heavy—and still showing up the best you can. That’s strength. 💛

You don’t have to “man up” by staying silent.You don’t have to carry everything alone.You’re allowed to feel, to cry, to...
07/11/2025

You don’t have to “man up” by staying silent.
You don’t have to carry everything alone.
You’re allowed to feel, to cry, to ask for help.
That’s strength—not weakness. đŸ’Ș

Let’s normalize therapy, support, and emotional expression for men of all ages. Because vulnerability is courage. And healing is for everyone. 💙

Whether you're struggling with stress, depression, anger, or just feeling off—you're not alone, and there is help. Reach out.

When big or difficult emotions show up—like sadness, anger, shame, or fear—our instinct might be to shut down, numb out,...
07/10/2025

When big or difficult emotions show up—like sadness, anger, shame, or fear—our instinct might be to shut down, numb out, or even criticize ourselves.

But what if, instead of abandoning ourselves, we chose to be curious and compassionate? 💛

Ask yourself:
🔍 “What is this feeling trying to tell me?”
đŸ«¶ “What do I need right now?”
đŸŒ± “Can I stay with myself through this instead of pushing it away?”

You don’t need to fix your feelings—you need to feel safe with them. That’s how healing begins. 🌀For professional support, reach out.

Living your truth in a world that doesn’t always understand or accept you can be incredibly brave—and incredibly heavy. ...
07/09/2025

Living your truth in a world that doesn’t always understand or accept you can be incredibly brave—and incredibly heavy. 🌈

LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to face anxiety, depression, trauma, and discrimination—not because of who they are, but because of how they’re treated.

But here’s the truth:
🌈 You deserve to feel safe.
🌈 You deserve to be seen.
🌈 You deserve to heal.

Whether you're out, questioning, or somewhere in between—you belong here.💛

Ever felt like the world hits you a little harder than most? You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—a trait found in...
07/08/2025

Ever felt like the world hits you a little harder than most? You may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—a trait found in about 15-20% of the population.

HSPs have a heightened nervous system response, making them more sensitive to sensory input, emotional shifts, and social dynamics. It's not a disorder—it’s a different way of processing the world. 🌍

Common Traits of HSPs:
🧠 Deep thinkers
💬 Easily overwhelmed by loud environments or crowds
💔 Deeply affected by other people’s moods
👀 Notice subtle details others might miss

Being highly sensitive is a strength—it means you care deeply, feel deeply, and connect deeply. 💛

A few moments of gratitude can shift your mindset. What are you thankful for today?                                     ...
07/07/2025

A few moments of gratitude can shift your mindset. What are you thankful for today?

✹ Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) doesn’t just support children—it empowers parents with the tools ...
07/03/2025

✹ Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) doesn’t just support children—it empowers parents with the tools they need to help their kids heal. 💛

One powerful tool? Specific praise.
Instead of saying “Good job,” TF-CBT teaches caregivers to say,
✅ “I love how you cleaned up without being asked!”
✅ “You were so brave telling me how you feel.”

🎯 Why? Because specific praise reinforces the behavior you want to see again. It builds self-esteem, strengthens your bond, and helps kids feel safe and seen—even after trauma.

With the right support, healing is a team effort. And parents, you are a vital part of the journey.

🌀 Anxiety has a way of speeding everything up—your heart, your thoughts, your breath. If you’re feeling overwhelmed righ...
07/02/2025

🌀 Anxiety has a way of speeding everything up—your heart, your thoughts, your breath.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, pause.

Place one hand on your chest, one on your belly.
Inhale slowly for 4 counts... hold for 4... exhale for 4.
Repeat.
Again.
One more time.
You're doing it. You’re here. You’re okay. 💛

You’re not broken. You’re just overwhelmed—and there’s a way through it, one breath at a time. 🌿

If you’re struggling with depression—you are not weak, broken, or alone. You’re human. And healing is possible. 💛From th...
07/01/2025

If you’re struggling with depression—you are not weak, broken, or alone. You’re human. And healing is possible. 💛

From the Hill Country to the Gulf Coast, from big cities to small towns—there’s support here for you. You don’t have to carry this weight alone. It’s okay to ask for help. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not shame. Your story matters. Your healing matters. You matter.

📞 Let this be the first step toward healing and light. 🌞

ADHD brains are wired for creativity, passion, and quick thinking—but let’s be real, they’re also wired for distractions...
06/30/2025

ADHD brains are wired for creativity, passion, and quick thinking—but let’s be real, they’re also wired for distractions and overload. 😅

✹ Quick tip: Own your strengths by building routines around what works for you. Love novelty? Use it to your advantage by rotating your to-do list styles or using timers to race the clock.

Your brain isn’t broken—it’s brilliant. You just need the right system to support it. 💡

📣 Did you know that many behaviors we label as "bad" or "defiant" are actually coping responses to trauma?Trauma-Focused...
06/27/2025

📣 Did you know that many behaviors we label as "bad" or "defiant" are actually coping responses to trauma?

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) helps individuals—especially children and teens and caregivers—process trauma, understand their emotions, and reshape unhelpful thought patterns that drive behaviors. 🧠💬

Healing is possible when we treat the root, not just the reaction. 💛

-CBT

💬 “It’s not about fixing. It’s about feeling with.”That’s the heart of emotional intimacy.Inspired by Hold Me Tight, we’...
06/11/2025

💬 “It’s not about fixing. It’s about feeling with.”
That’s the heart of emotional intimacy.

Inspired by Hold Me Tight, we’re reminded: emotional safety comes when our partner turns toward us—not with solutions, but with empathy.

When someone you love is hurting, anxious, or overwhelmed, here’s what support sounds like:

đŸ«¶ “I’m here. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m not going anywhere.”
❀ “That sounds really heavy. I’m so glad you’re telling me.”
💭 “It makes sense that you’d feel that way. I would too if I were in your shoes.”
đŸŒ§ïž “You don’t have to go through this alone. I want to feel it with you.”
🔁 “Thank you for sharing that with me. I want to understand what you’re feeling.”

These aren’t just words—they’re invitations to connection. Turning toward your partner in times of distress says: you matter, and I want to be close.

🧡 If you’re ready to learn this kind of connection, therapy can help. Let's build the emotional safety your relationship deserves.

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