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Teens and Perfectionism: Ways We Can Help Our Teens

February 23, 2021 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

Perfectionism is a struggle that affects more of our teens today than in previous generations. Perfectionism is striving to flawlessly excel at the highest levels. Teens understand logically that perfection is unattainable. Yet there is an emotional component to perfectionism. Emotions don't have to ...read more

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BPC is Hiring!

January 11, 2021 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

Part & Full Time Child Therapist Positions Available! BPC is growing and we are looking for therapists to join our amazing team!  Experience and training in play therapy required.  Trauma training (EMDR) a plus.  Please email your resumes to brittani@brittanipershacounseling.com ...read more

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Tips to Helping Your Child with Virtual Learning

September 1, 2020 by Alice Whitten

Virtual learning is stressful and anxiety provoking for children and their parents. This can manifest in many different ways. You many notice your child having difficulty maintaining concentration, avoiding school work, becoming increasingly reactive to request for chores, lacking motivation to ...read more

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Physically Distant…Socially Connected

March 27, 2020 by Stephanie Farugia, LMFT-A

Social Distancing. It is one of those phrases that we have invented  in order to make big and scary events more palatable. Like instead of saying “I am leaving my partner, roommate and lover of the last ten years” or “The holidays will never be the same!” we say we are “consciously uncoupling” – as ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, child therapy, Connection, COVID-19, Uncategorized Tagged With: anxiety, COVID-19, houston therapist, mental health, self-care, self-care routine, Social Distancing, support system, telehealth

Teletherapy Services

March 18, 2020 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

We’re all experiencing some level of stress and fear about what’s happening in the world and now, more than ever, we need to feel connected to another human who can help us cope with it.  I know by now you have all heard of media continuing to recommend “social distancing.”  I challenge all of us to ...read more

Filed Under: Child, child therapy, Connection, fear, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: covid-19 therapy, houston therapist, katy therapist, telehealth, teletherapy, teletherapy kids, teletherapy play

COVID-19- Supporting Families Through Mandatory Staycation

March 15, 2020 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Tools to help families cope with COVID-19 and LOADS of fun activities to include on your Staycation Bucket List Stress & Uncertainty During this stressful and uncertain time when the COVID-19 virus is at the forefront of our minds, schools are closed, and anxiety is running high, families are ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Child, Connection, fear, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: anxiety, COVID-19, houstontherapist, katytherapist, parenting, schedule, staycation

Self-Care Tips for Teens

March 8, 2020 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Being a Teenager You've probably heard that the teen years can be some of the best but some of the hardest in life. You have your whole life ahead of you, which can be so scary and so exciting at the same time. You also have a lot on your plate. There is homework, exams to study for, sports, ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Thoughts Tagged With: mental health, mental health tips, self-care, self-care routine, stress management, teen mental health, teen stress

Enhancing the Sibling Relationship

March 1, 2020 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

The Sibling Relationship The sibling relationship is one of the most important, but difficult relationships we will have in life. Some sibling relationships are full of daily conflict and arguing. Other siblings may be more indifferent towards each other and the relationship seems almost ...read more

Filed Under: Attachment, Child, child therapy, Connection, emotional regulation, Parenting Tagged With: child therapist, healthy sibling relationship, houston therapist, katy therapist, sibling bonding, sibling conflict, sibling relationship, sibling rivalry

Pet Love! How Animals Can Improve Your Mental Health

February 23, 2020 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

In celebration of  the month of love, we want to highlight important family members who give us so much joy and unconditional love-our pets! Pets are more than just animals we take care of. Pets can also improve our mental health and wellness in so many ways. Research has shown that pet owners ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Attachment, Connection, Mindfulness, Uncategorized Tagged With: dog mental health, houston, houston therapist, katy, katy therapist, mental health, pets, pets and mental health

We are Hiring!!

February 13, 2020 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

We are excited to announce that we are looking for another therapist to join our team. Full and Part-time positions avaliable. The clinician is expected to deliver mental health services for children as young as three offering Child Centered Play Therapy and Directive Play Therapy as well as ...read more

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New Year, New Self-Care Routine

January 6, 2020 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

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The holidays are over and the new year is here, which means we’re getting back into our normal routines and probably returning to our old habits. It also means that this is the perfect time to pick up some new, positive habits. Most of us won’t start training for a marathon, especially if we weren’t ...read more

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: balance, goal, intention, life balance, new year, new years resolution, self-care, self-care routine

Child Edition- Hope After Harvey: Help Your Child Manage Weather Fears & Phobias

September 18, 2019 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Does your child become anxious if the sky becomes overcast or if they notice a little rain? Do they start to panic if they hear the familiar weather alert sounding from your phone? Do they cry and shake uncontrollably when they hear thunder, lightening, and strong winds? If this sounds familiar, ...read more

Filed Under: fear, Parenting, storm anxiety, storm fears, trauma Tagged With: anxiety, parenting, storm anxiety, weather anxiety, weather fear, weather phobia

Hope After Harvey: Managing Storm Fears, Phobias, and Trauma

August 12, 2019 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Hurricane season in Houston can be stressful as we anticipate the next hurricane or tropical storm headed our way. Since Harvey struck almost two years ago, many of us have become even more aware of  weather changes and may have developed storm fears or weather phobias. When it starts to rain, I ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, fear, storm anxiety, storm fears, trauma Tagged With: anxiety, emdr, hurricane harvey, phobia, play therapy, PTSD, storm fear, trauma, weather anxiety, weather phobia

Tips on how to help your ADHD child get things done!

April 23, 2019 by Alice Whitten

Staying on task and following through can be very difficult for children, teens, (and adults!) with ADHD.  At our practice in Houston, TX we see a lot of parents who are frustrated or confused because it seems their children are very smart and capable, but they are unable to complete tasks and get ...read more

Filed Under: adhd, anxiety, attention, child behavior problems, child therapy, emotional regulation, Parenting

BPC Summer Camp Registration is Officially Open!

April 18, 2019 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

Have you ever wished your child could more effectively express what they are feeling and thinking? Do you want your child to increase their social skills and improve their interactions with peers? Would you like your child to start the next school year with an increased awareness of who they are and ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, child behavior problems, child therapy, mind and body awareness, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, self esteem, social skills group

Inspiring Stories: Neartown’s Rising Stars- Voyage Houston Magazine

April 4, 2019 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

I was so excited when I was asked by Houston Voyage Magazine to share the story behind Brittani Persha Counseling. BPC is featured in Voyage Houston’s Inspiring Stories Series, where they aim to help hard-working, inspiring people tell their stories authentically and in their own words.I enjoy and ...read more

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Join our Upcoming Women’s Vision Board Workshop!

January 7, 2019 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

Do you want to be intentional with how you live life in 2019? Truly taking the time to explore what are your priorities.  What are the most important things in your life?  What brings your joy and fulfillment?  And then digging deeper to examine where you want to focus your time and energy. ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Connection, Dreams, General, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, self esteem, Visualization

What Parents Should Know About Teen Suicide

December 26, 2018 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Counseling for anxious and depressed teenagers I the Houston, TX area

The Teen Suicide Epidemic Suicide is one of the leading cause of death in young people, accounting for 8.5% of total deaths in teens and the most common mental health emergency. Alarmingly, the suicide rate for white teens between the ages of 10 and 17 went up 70% between 2006 and 2016. There’s no ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: suicidal thoughts in teens, suicide, suicide risk factors, suicide warning signs, teen suicide

Tackling Childhood Trauma: How Should Parents Respond?

December 24, 2018 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Counseling for children with depression and behavior problems in Katy & Houston, tx 77079

What is Trauma? When we hear the word trauma we may immediately think of a physical injury such as a broken bone or concussion. However, in the world of psychology, a trauma is any event that exceeds the brain's ability to cope. Many parents wonder what constitutes a trauma and how to know if their ...read more

Filed Under: child behavior problems, Parenting, trauma Tagged With: behavioral problems, brain development, coping, fight or flight, PTSD, trauma, trauma in children

The Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

December 5, 2018 by Alice Whitten

Counseling for children with behavior problems in the Energy Corridor of Houston, TX 77079

Stressed? Feeling Anxious? Getting my blood drawn at the doctor’s office has always been a traumatic experience.  I tend to get increasingly anxious as the appointment approaches.  Fears about all that could go wrong rush through my head.  This process typically ends with me fainting during or ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Intentions, mind and body awareness, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Thoughts, Uncategorized, Visualization

Come join BPC Staff on Oct. 26 for some Halloween fun @ Republic’s Trunk or Treat

October 20, 2018 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

BPC is getting in the Halloween Spirit! We are excited to be joining in on some Halloween fun and invite all of you to join us!  BPC is taking part in Republic Gymnastics Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 26.  We are collecting non-perishable food donations for Cy-Fair Helping Hands.  See below for ...read more

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Love Yourself! Enhancing Your Child’s Self-Esteem

September 17, 2018 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Child counseling for disruptive behaviors, ADHD, trauma, adoption and more in Houston, TX

As a parent, you know that a child’s self-esteem is essential to making friends and succeeding in school. As an adult, you know that self-esteem is equally vital to having a successful career and healthy relationships throughout life. So how do we make sure our kids love and accept who they are? And ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Child, child therapy, emotional regulation, Parenting, self esteem Tagged With: parenting, self-acceptance, self-esteem

Featured in Katy Mom’s Network Small Business Saturday

August 12, 2018 by Brittani Persha, LCSW

Brittani Persha is a child, parent and family therapist providing counseling services in Houston, TX 77079

I had the recent privilege of sharing about our practice and the journey of how we got to where we are today!  It has been an exciting and challenging few years and I appreciated the opportunity to share it with my local Katy community.  To read the article feel free to check out the link ...read more

Filed Under: Child, child behavior problems, Parenting, temper tantrums, Uncategorized

Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Outbursts: The Secrets Inside your Child’s Developing Brain

June 30, 2018 by Melanie Phillips, LCSW

Child counseling for tantrums, meltdowns & Outbursts - Brittani Persha Counseling - Katy, TX

The Tantrum You’re in line to checkout out at HEB after an hour of attempting the difficult task of shopping for groceries while not losing your toddler in the dairy aisle, when she decides that she wants a bag of skittles. You know that Skittles have an appalling amount of sugar, and will ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Attachment, Child, child behavior problems, Connection, emotional regulation, impulse control, Parenting, Tantrum, temper tantrums

How to Cope with Anxiety as a Parent

May 1, 2018 by Brittani Persha

Counseling and anxiety treatment for moms and parents in Houston, TX 77079

The hard work and unpredictability that makes parenting so rewarding can also cause a great deal of anxiety.  Often us parents do not look anxious on the outside, but if you were to take a glimpse into our minds you would see the continual looping of worry thoughts and catastrophizing. Some common ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, mind and body awareness, Mindfulness, Parenting, Self Awareness, Thoughts, Visualization

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