Desta Therapy

01/08/2026

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/the-power-of-words-creating-worlds-how-language-shapes-our-mental-health

Words are more than just tools for communication. They shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. The language we use influences our thoughts, emotions, and even our mental health. This post explores how words create worlds, focusing on the effects of negative and positive language...

12/22/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/why-it-s-a-wonderful-life-feels-so-personal-at-christmas

Every Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life finds its way back into our living rooms —and into our hearts. ❤️ For many people, it’s not just a holiday movie; it’s an emotional pause. A moment to reflect. A reminder that arrives right when we’re already taking stock of the year behind us.Geo...

12/17/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/the-christmas-cactus-a-beautiful-metaphor-for-our-healing-journey

The Christmas cactus is a unique plant that blooms during the winter months, often around the holiday season. Its ability to thrive and blossom in unexpected conditions makes it a powerful symbol for the healing journey many of us experience. Just like this resilient plant, healing is not always str...

12/16/2025

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Desta Billing & Credentialing Services is a highly recommended, family-owned billing and credentialing company based in San Antonio, Texas.

Visit their website to learn more about what they do, and feel free to reach out to Kumail, Director of Operations, with any questions.

And, don’t forget to read the story behind their logo — it’s a good one!

https://www.desta-bcs.com

12/16/2025

12/08/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/holding-onto-hope-this-holiday-season

The holiday season can be beautiful — but also heavy. For many clients at Desta Therapy, LLC, this time of year brings moments of joy mixed with stress, grief, and emotional overwhelm. In therapy, we often see how December can intensify existing challenges, heighten relational dynamics, or stir up...

12/04/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/a-better-way-to-answer-how-are-you

We all know the script.Someone asks, “How are you?” And, without missing a beat, we answer, “I’m good.” Or, “I’m fine.” Or, on an adventurous day, “Doing alright.”It’s automatic. It’s polite. But it’s also a missed opportunity — one that can quietly transform a moment, a ...

11/25/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/investing-love-in-the-ones-who-stay

There is a gentle kind of wisdom that grows in us over time — the realization that not everyone is meant to walk with us through every season of life. Some people arrive only for a chapter. Some drift away without warning. And some, despite our flaws, our busyness, our growth spurts and growing pa...

11/18/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/grief-is-a-team-sport

Grief, like football, isn’t a solo game. It’s something we move through together — through setbacks, recoveries, and shared victories. Just as a team learns to regroup after loss, we, too, heal best when surrounded by people who show up, listen, and stay.There’s no playbook for grief. Every ...

11/12/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/keep-going

Last week, I was talking with a kind, elderly woman and asked if she had any advice for me. Without hesitation, she said, “Keep going.” After reflecting on these words, I'm reminded they can mean more than they seem. They carry the weight of experience, resilience, and perspective. As human bein...

11/05/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/harvesting-olives-and-self-care

When I used to live in Amman, Jordan, I always looked forward to Autumn. Fall in the Middle East brings the annual olive harvest — a season marked by tranquil mornings, warm sunshine, and the picking of olives from centuries-old trees. For many individuals and families, it’s a time of labor and ...

10/27/2025

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/synchrodestiny-when-life-s-moments-align-with-meaning

At Desta Therapy, we often hear clients describe moments that feel too perfectly timed to be coincidence — a phone call from a friend right when you needed comfort, discovering a new opportunity just after deciding to make a change, or hearing a message that speaks directly to your heart.These are...