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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious potentially crippling condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist incident, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal assault such as rape, or other life-threatening events. Signs of PTSD may start soon […]

Phobias A phobia is an overpowering and not logical fear of something or situation that poses little real threat but provokes anxiety and avoidance.  If you have a phobia, you may experience a deep sense of distress or panic when you encounter the source of your fear. The fear can be of a certain place,

Panic Disorders Panic disorder is diagnosed in people who have abrupt and repetitive attacks of fear that last for several minutes or longer.  These are called panic attacks and are identified by a fear of catastrophe or of losing control even when there is no real crisis. Panic attacks occur unexpectedly, sometimes even during sleep

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Most people have obsessive thoughts and/or compulsive behaviors at some point in their lives, but that does not mean that we all have “some OCD.” Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of irrational thoughts and panic (obsessions) that lead you to do repeated behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily

Anxiety Disorder Treatment How to know if you need anxiety disorder Treatment? Anxiety is a normal reaction to an important event such as a school presentation, business meeting and moving to a new city.  However, excessive, continuous anxiety that interferes with your daily life may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder.  Anxiety disorders cause

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Bipolar Disorder Treatment right here in Houston Living with bipolar disorder can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—intense highs followed by crushing lows, all while trying to maintain relationships, work, and a sense of stability. At Greater Houston Counseling Services, we provide comprehensive bipolar disorder treatment designed to help you regain balance and

Depression Counseling What You Need to Know About Depression Counseling Depression is not the same as sadness. It is a serious mental health condition that can make you feel hopeless, unmotivated, and disconnected from your daily life. If these feelings last for more than two weeks and begin to affect your ability to work, care

Mood Disorders Often times people feel sad or annoyed and may say that they are in an irritable mood.  This feeling is different than a mood disorder which affects a person’s everyday emotional state and quality of life.  Approximately one in ten people ages 18 and older have mood disorders.  These include depression and bipolar

Women’s Mental Health Maternal Mental Health & Wellness A Mother’s Sanctuary Motherhood, a profound journey filled with endless love and unforeseen challenges. At Greater Houston Counseling Services, we’re passionate about maternal mental health and believe in empowering moms through each stage. Whether it’s navigating mental health for moms during challenging times, offering specialized postpartum depression care, or focusing on perinatal wellness,

Obesity Obesity has emerged as a significant threat to public health throughout the developed world. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese and this creates numerous health problems; diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and cancer, are associated with obesity. The fact of the matter is that overweight and obese persons are more likely than their