Vine & Branch Counseling

11/26/2025

Here is a look inside the space where we slow down, talk honestly, and sort through whatever has been weighing on you. Life can be a lot, and you deserve support that feels calm and steady. If therapy has been on your mind, consider this your invitation to reach out when you feel ready. ☕️✨

09/02/2025

Big emotions can feel overwhelming, especially if you are someone who feels things deeply. The good news is that there are tools that can help you feel more steady and supported in those moments.

This post highlights a few simple strategies for emotional regulation that you can start practicing today. If you want to dive deeper, my latest blog “When Emotions Feel Too Big: A Guide to Emotional Regulation for Sensitive People” offers more insights and examples you may find helpful.

✨ Save this post for the next time emotions feel like “too much.”

💭 Which of these tools do you think you will try first?

📕 Read the full blog here: https://www.vine-and-branch-counseling.com/blog/when-emotions-feel-too-big-a-guide-to-emotional-regulation-for-sensitive-people

📌 Request an appointment: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/vineandbranch/



08/28/2025

Dating after trauma can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. It’s okay if you feel nervous, guarded, or even unsure about what you’re ready for. Those feelings are normal and valid.💫

In this post, I’m sharing 5 things I wish every client knew about dating after trauma: from why feeling hesitant is normal, to remembering you have every right to set boundaries.

Which reminder did you need most today?

✨If you’re ready for more support in your own healing journey, don’t hesitate to reach out today.

📌 Request an appointment here: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/vineandbranch/

08/25/2025

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming. With so many choices, different credentials, and therapy styles, it’s easy to feel stuck before you even begin.

But here’s the truth: finding a therapist isn’t JUST about choosing someone with the right degree, it’s about finding someone you feel comfortable with, who understands your unique needs, and who can help you grow in the ways you want to.

In this post, we’ll break down what to consider, how to narrow your options, and ways to tell when you’ve found the right fit.

✨ Read the full blog here: https://www.vine-and-branch-counseling.com/blog/finding-the-right-therapist-a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-fit-for-you

08/14/2025

Stress is not just in your mind. It can live in your muscles, breath, and nervous system long after the stressful moment has passed.

This post gives you a snapshot of how and why the body holds onto stress, plus small shifts you can start making today.

The full blog goes deeper into:
* The most common signs your body is carrying stress
* Why your nervous system remembers
* Practical tools to help you feel more grounded and at ease


📌 Follow the link to read the full blog. https://www.vine-and-branch-counseling.com/blog/why-your-body-keeps-score-understanding-somatic-responses-to-stress

✨I am currently accepting new clients in Texas for virtual and in-person sessions. Follow the link request an appointment: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/vineandbranch/


08/04/2025

You’ve spent years being the one who holds it all together. You check in, step up, and smooth things over. On the outside, it looks like kindness. On the inside, it’s exhausting.

This post explores what it means to be an emotional caretaker, how these patterns take root, and how to start setting boundaries without guilt.

If you’re ready to stop carrying what was never yours to hold, this one’s for you.

💬 Which slide resonated most?

📖 Read the full blog: https://www.vine-and-branch-counseling.com/blog/the-art-of-disappointing-people-how-to-stop-being-everyones-emotional-caretaker

📍Accepting new clients (virtual and in person across Texas)

🪴Request an appointment: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/vineandbranch/ 



07/16/2025

Hi, I’m Katie. I’m a therapist based in Texas, supporting teens, young adults, adults, and couples who are navigating:

• anxiety and depression
• relationship and identity struggles
• grief, trauma, and life transitions
• attachment wounds and inner child work
• the weight of always trying to hold it all together

My role is to help you better understand your patterns, your pain, and your potential. Together, we will explore how your past may be showing up in your present.

Your role? To show up as you are. Messy, unsure, overwhelmed… and still WORTHY of support.

I’ll hold space for your emotions with care and compassion. At the same time, I’ll gently challenge the patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.

In session, I offer practical tools and a fresh, relational lens grounded in attachment theory, inner child work, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is a great time.

🌿I’m currently offering $20 off your first four sessions for new clients this summer.

📞Call or text (430) 207-1067 to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.

📍In-person sessions available in Gun Barrel City. Virtual sessions available anywhere in Texas.

💻 Virtual and in-person therapy in Texas

🩶 Supervised by Debra Lewis, LPC-S

07/08/2025

It’s hard to find the right words when so many are hurting, but I want to acknowledge the pain and heartache being felt across Texas.

Whether you’ve been directly affected or you’re simply feeling heavy and unsure what to do with the weight of it all, your feelings are valid.

There’s no one right way to move through events like this. It’s okay if it feels messy, emotional, or overwhelming. It’s okay to pause, to feel heavy, and to not know what to say.

Thinking of everyone affected by this tragedy. May we care for one another with gentleness and presence in the days ahead.

🤍

07/02/2025

Using AI to process emotions is becoming more common, and honestly, it makes sense. It’s free. It’s available anytime. And it doesn’t feel intimidating to open up to a screen.

But as helpful as AI tools can be in the moment, they can’t offer what REAL therapy does.

AI doesn’t know your story.
AI can’t sit with you in silence.
And AI can’t guide you through the kind of insight and healing that only comes through REAL connection.

If you’ve been curious about what working with a therapist could look like, this is your sign to explore it.

I’m offering $20 off your first 4 sessions for new clients who begin this summer. Call, text, DM or click the link in bio to get started.

06/30/2025

There’s a trend gaining traction online called “looksmaxxing,” where teens (especially boys) feel pressure to constantly “optimize” their appearance through workouts, supplements, and comparison-heavy content.

What starts as self-improvement can quickly turn into anxiety, body shame, or feeling like you’ll never measure up. And for many teens, it’s happening quietly, beneath the surface.

If this sounds familiar (for you or your teen), this is your sign to reach out.

I work with both teen boys and girls navigating body image, anxiety, and the pressure to be “enough” in a world that’s always watching.

🌞 Summer tends to be a little slower, which makes it a great time to start therapy.

I’m offering $20 off your first 4 sessions for new teen clients who begin this summer.

📍DM me or visit the link in bio to get started.

📰 Read the full article here: https://www.parents.com/why-looksmaxxing-is-putting-teen-boys-at-risk-11756133