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How a DBT Intensive Outpatient Program Can Be Life-Changing for BPD Symptoms

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like navigating an emotional rollercoaster without a seatbelt. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by a pattern of intense emotional experiences, unstable relationships, and impulsive...

Levels of Mental Health Treatment

Deciding to seek mental health services can feel overwhelming, especially when you're experiencing complex emotions like anxiety, uncertainty, or depression. Whether you're exploring options for yourself or someone you care about, it’s common to feel unsure about...

Why Choose an Adult DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Houston? Benefits of Adult IOP

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to manage the emotional rollercoaster of daily life? If so, you're not alone. Many adults in Houston struggle with intense emotions, relationship challenges, or unhelpful coping strategies, leaving them feeling lost...

Feeling Blah? Nothing Matters? Living in Black and White Nothingness?

We all have days where everything feels a little "off"—days where you wake up tired, struggle to focus, and just feel unmotivated. But what if those days start to pile up? What if that "blah" feeling sticks around for days, weeks, or even longer? When you’re...

Overcoming Depression through a DBT IOP

Depression can feel like a constant weight, dragging you down and making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. It’s more than sadness—it’s a pervasive sense of exhaustion, hopelessness, and disconnection that can make it difficult to find joy or purpose. You...

RO DBT In Treating Anxiety

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) takes a unique approach to anxiety, designed especially for those who lean toward excessive control, perfectionism, or overthinking. Unlike standard DBT, which focuses on managing intense emotions, RO DBT is...

Walking Away From Relationships Is NOT A Skill for Managing Conflict

Walking Away from Relationships to Avoid Conflict: An RO DBT Perspective While ending a relationship may feel like the safest option in the moment of conflict and one that you are sure you want to do, this pattern of avoidance often limits emotional growth, fosters...

Treating Hopelessness in a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Outpatient Program

Are you feeling hopeless that life can be any better? Hopelessness is a tough, heavy feeling that can make life feel unmanageable and leave people feeling disconnected and stuck. It's one of the most difficult symptoms for many who suffer from depression. How DBT...

What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by mental health symptoms that even getting through the day seemed like a monumental task? Are your symptoms keeping you from enjoying life, pursuing your goals, or simply feeling like yourself? Maybe you’ve faced a significant life...

Overwhelmed Rather Than Overjoyed: PTSD and the Holidays

For many living with PTSD, the holidays bring more stress than celebration. From unexpected sensory triggers to social pressures, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—but you’re not alone, and there are ways to navigate this season with self-compassion and calm. Here...