As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. The last time I posted in the Great Houston Dates blog series was pre-pandemic. COVID-19, social distancing requirements, and best public health & safety practices ha ..read more

What a week, huh? For most of us, the past several weeks have been an emotional roller coaster. It seems like the whole world is in flux, and all of us are having to cope with unprecedented changes and unexpected realities. Anxiety multiplies during times of transition and uncertainty, and these past few weeks have certainly been anxiety-provoking (to say the least!). At Memorial Heights Counseling, we're here to help. In an effort to better serve our community and ensure minimal disruption in your mental health care, we're taking our whole practice online for the next few weeks. We'll be mee ..read more

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. Throughout this Great Houston Dates blog series, I'll be doing the leg work for you by providing a suggested itinerary for a neighborhood-specific date with your partner ..read more

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. Throughout this Great Houston Dates blog series, I'll be doing the leg work for you by providing a suggested itinerary for a neighborhood-specific date with your partner ..read more

It has been a busy past few weeks at Memorial Heights Counseling! I recently had the honor of presenting trainings at the Safe Haven Conference and Memorial Hermann PaRC about ADHD to local mental health practitioners and parents. I love working with parents and families to teach them the practical skills they need effectively manage symptoms of ADHD, meet their personal goals, and strengthen their relationships. We focused on some really great research from Russell Barkley, PhD, on how to effectively treat ADHD in adults and adolescents. If you have any questions about counseling, are intere ..read more

Imagine with me a typical Saturday at home. You are sitting on your couch checking out a show you've been dying to watch on Netflix when you hear your partner’s voice over your shoulder. “Hey, can you come here for a second?” she asks you. “I need to talk to you about something.” How are you feeling as you hear these words? The answer, of course, depends a lot on your partner’s nonverbal communication. What facial expression is she making? If she is pleasantly smiling or maintains soft eye contact, you may anticipate a compliment or fun surprise. How is her tone of voice? If she sounds irrita ..read more

This morning, I had the honor of presenting a training at Cypress Creek Hospital about ADHD to local mental health practitioners. I love working with parents and families to teach them the practical skills they need effectively manage symptoms of ADHD, meet their personal goals, and strengthen their relationships. We focused on some really great research from Russell Barkley, PhD on how to effectively treat ADHD in adults and adolescents. If you have any questions about counseling, are interested in having me speak at your event, or want more tips and advice on how to manage your symptoms of ..read more

Hey y'all! I got some great news I'm excited to let you guys know about. The Memorial Heights Blog has been recognized as one of the Top 52 Marriage Counseling Blogs by RankedBlogs.com! I love sharing helpful insights and research with couples about how to build a love that lasts, so this is really an exciting recognition. Thanks, RankedBlogs.com, for the recognition--y'all are really appreciated! To see the full list, click on the image above or here. Cheers, Caroline #update ..read more

As any new parent knows, from the moment your newborn makes their debut, your life is changed forever. Your heart grows in ways you never thought possible, and you exist on less sleep per night than you've ever had before. Your whole world becomes completely focused helping your little one thrive and grow. We know from research, however, that taking care of our own mental health and wellbeing is positively correlated with making the transition to parenthood more smoothly. Continuing to practice basic self-care can help reduce the instance or severity of postpartum depression and anxiety while ..read more

As a couples counselor serving families in Houston, I believe strongly in the healing powers of a great date. Regularly scheduling time to have a good day with your partner can deepen your connection: By prioritizing shared positive experiences, you show each other just how much you value your relationship. Dates provide prime time and space to talk about life's stresses, have fun together, and get to know each other better. Throughout this Great Houston Dates blog series, I'll be doing the leg work for you by providing a suggested itinerary for a neighborhood-specific date with your partner ..read more