1. Focus on listening instead of lecturing, criticizing, or passing judgement. The most important thing is that your teen is communicating! Keep those lines of communication open by showing your teen that you are there for them fully and unconditionally. 

2. Be gentle,...

I have a large collection of books on boundaries and body safety due to my work with sexually abused and at-risk children. Today, I would like to share with you some of my favorites.

First up on the list is a book that is appropriate for very young children called Some...

Common symptoms of depression in teens include:

1. Sadness or hopelessness

2. Irritability, anger, or hostility *

3. Tearfulness or frequent crying

4. Withdrawal from friends and family*

5. Loss of interest in activities

6. Poor school performance

7. Change...

We are now accepting new clients at our Kingwood location. Current availabilities include Fridays and Saturdays. Please give us a call at (832) 856-4545 or email at Bethany@kindredoakcounseling.com to schedule an appointment. 

 Kindred Oak Counseling Services, PLLC is excited to be part of your healing journey. We appreciate your patience as we prepare to open and begin accepting new clients. Feel free to browse our blog or connect to us via our Facebook page for updates. 

Unresolved trauma can leave “bruises” that get “bumped.” Reactions to trauma triggers can feel confusing and overwhelming. Trauma-informed counseling facilitates healing and understanding in a safe space.

Trauma, unhealthy relationships, and other negative experiences can impact our lives like smudges on a mirror or glasses, distorting our perception of who we are and the world around us. Through the process of effective counseling, we can begin to clean the glass, reve...