Head & Heart Integrative Psychotherapy

08/08/2026

🏇Criticism. 🏇Contempt. 🏇Defensiveness. 🏇Stonewalling.

Dr. John Gottman's research shows that these 4 behaviors have such a negative impact in relationships that he calls them the "4 Horsemen"...yeah, like of THE APOCALYPSE.

If you want to prevent your relationship from experiencing an apocalyptic collapse - you need to work on embodying these antidotes. These come directly from Gottman Couples Therapy, and are research backed strategies.

Scroll through, and get curious - what horseman would be helpful to your relationship for you to work on?

Are you a couple living in TX or FL who needs some support in changing this? Visit the link below to schedule your free 15 min couples therapy consult ⬇️

https://www.headandheart-therapy.com/

08/06/2026

Neurodiverse relationships can be challenging, but we make it even more challenging when we do something to try to feel better individually at the cost of doing better relationally.

The Gottman's research found these 4 self protective behaviors to be particularly harmful to relationships. While they may bring us temporary psychological relief they cause deep relational ruptures.

It's easy for neurodiverse couples to get stuck in conflict when your brains are wired differently. But neither of your neurotype is the problem, it's the pattern of behavior you've developed around your differences. And these 4 behaviors will keep you stuck...

1) Criticism - Attacking your partner's core character, personality, neurotype instead of addressing a specific action.

2) Contempt - Treating your partner with disrespect, sarcasm, mockery, or acting in any way like you are in a position of superiority. The Gottman's research found this to be the highest predictor of divorce.

3) Defensiveness - Playing the victim, making excuses, or shifting blame when faced with a complaint

4) Stonewalling - Shutting down, withdrawing, giving the silent treatment and not engaging with your partner

Like and save this post to refer back to, and follow along if you want to learn the antidote to these behaviors and change the patterns in your neurodiverse relationship.

08/05/2026

Neurodiversity-affirming Online Therapy for Chronic Illness, Trauma, and Relationships. Serving Adults, Couples, and Adult Families in Texas & Florida. Contact us on our website to schedule your FREE 15 min consult to see if we are a good match for your needs.

10/10/2023

Our associate, Beth Jackson, is NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!

Beth is highly trained and experienced in working with the really tough stuff of life – chronic illness, terminal illness, caregiving, end-of-life, and trauma. In addition to this, she is also passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous communities. She serves individual ADULTS, ADULT FAMILIES, and POLY RELATIONSHIP SYSTEMS.

Her schedule is Tuesday – Friday from 1 PM – 6 PM and on Saturdays from 10 AM - 4 PM, so she has those coveted after-work hours and weekend availability for clients who need that. She is currently accepting new clients and provides free 15-minute consults.

You can learn more about Beth here: https://www.headandheart-therapy.com/beth-jackson-lmft.../

We are a virtual private pay practice and we provide secure telehealth to clients across the state of Texas. We are passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care. If you are interested in setting up a free 15-minute consult with Beth, visit this page: https://www.headandheart-therapy.com/contact/

08/10/2022

Let's hope this one works better than the last one that was tried. Would be amazing to be able to prevent folks from contracting this rapidly growing infectious disease.

There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that.

08/09/2022

06/01/2022

Happy Pride Month! Y'all means ALL!

Happy PRIDE month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🟰 Thank you to all of the brave q***r activists who have risked their lives so that all LOVE is accepted. There is still a long road ahead to work towards ending bigotry and hate, but I am proud of the acceptance and affirmation that our community has cultivated. To all of my fellow q***r followers, I see you, I stand with you, and I am proud of you!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Whether you’re out or not, you are WORTHY of love, affection, kindness and acceptance EXACTLY as you are. I hope you’re giving yourself the kindness and love that you inherently deserve today. LGBTQIA+ folx, how can you honor yourself this Pride month (and always)? Allies, how can you show your support this month and every month? 🙏✨

05/26/2022

BINGO! Who else got one 😄 ?

Time to play a game! Chronic illness bingo! ✨ Relating to one another through humor can be a great way to build connections and make living with chronic illness a bit easier. While living with chronic illness is extremely challenging and holds a lot of difficult emotions, it doesn't mean that we can’t make light of certain elements to cope or make ourselves feel less alone. If this game made you smile, share it with your support network and see if it brings them a little joy too! Did you get a bingo? Comment below! 👇