A man and woman looking at one other. Represents Couples counseling for mismatched libidos in Texas.
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Mismatched Libidos: What Every Couple Should Know

By: Jennifer Vannoy Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP One of you wants it more. The other wants it less. Now what? Mismatched libidos are one of the most common concerns couples bring into therapy. If you’re reading this, chances are you and your partner feel out of sync when it…

A couple laying on the bed. Represents talking about sex in therapy in Texas.
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Talking About Sex in Therapy: How to Overcome Embarrassment

By: Jennifer Vannoy, Practicum Student Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP “I’m Too Embarrassed to Talk About Sex in Therapy…” Talking about sex in therapy can feel awkward, especially if you’ve spent most of your life being told sex is private, shameful, or something “nice people” don’t discuss. Yet for many…

A couple hugging. Represents sexual health and mental health in Texas.
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Sexual Health and Mental Health: Why They Matter Together

By: Jennifer Vannoy, Practicum Student Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP Sexual health and mental health are closely connected, yet many people don’t realize how much one can affect the other. I’m writing this blog because sexual concerns are incredibly common, but many people feel embarrassed to talk about them—even in…