Kathleen Choe, LPC - S

Webster’s Dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” While some...

In last week’s email I made a humble attempt to condense and simplify some of the neuro-science behind our affective states when we are...

As I was checking in with a client at the beginning of our therapy session by asking how she was doing, I noticed there was a long pause...

People are often surprised to find out that I am immigrant. Because I am white and do not have an accent, they assume that I was born in...

As if our world was not already confusing and conflicted enough with the coronavirus pandemic, racial tensions in America exploded last...

In a recent conversation with my dear friend Laura, we were bravely trying to re-frame the challenges we were experiencing both...

One of my now-favorite yoga instructors leads her students through a series of poses several times at the beginning of each class, both...

I recently watched the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” based on the true story of friendship between Fred Rogers and...

This past week I am struck by how many of you have told me you are feeling lonely.  Some of you are what I call “alone lonely” because...

Many of us are finding that we are reaching our limits with the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and financial  impact of the COVID...

As the shelter in place order is extended and the number of confirmed cases (and deaths) continues to rise in Texas and around the U.S.,...

With all the uncertainty and concern about the spread of the coronavirus, I wanted to reassure you that I am continuing to offer...

In the course of my practice as a therapist I am frequently asked a variation of the following question by those seeking to enter the...

20/20 vision is a term used to describe visual acuity, or the clarity and sharpness of vision measured at a distance of 20 feet. There...

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong God chose the...

There are times in our life when everything suddenly feels very unfamiliar and unclear, when the usual rhythms of our routines and...

In his article “The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less,” Psychologist Barry Schwartz notes that “maximizers,” or people who insist on...

What happens when you lose your voice? I’ve discovered that’s when you lose yourself . . . The effects of trauma are pervasive,...

I recently listened to a podcast on NPR entitled, “The Good Immigrant.” The reporter told a story of a Syrian family of refugees who...

One of my major roles as a therapist is to help people develop a theology of suffering. People generally do not schedule sessions with a...