Desta Therapy

09/08/2026

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/the-gifts-we-never-expected

Some of the gifts we remember most aren’t the ones we asked for...In the mid-to-late 1980s, my dad surprised me with a Casio C-80 calculator watch. I hadn’t asked for it. It wasn’t my birthday or Christmas. He bought it for me because he had noticed me cleaning and rearranging my sister’s ro...

09/07/2026

Begin Again. Reclaim Your Joy.

At Desta Therapy, we help you find hope, heal, and live fully, with in-person and virtual therapy in San Antonio and virtual therapy throughout Texas.

09/06/2026

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/can-emdr-be-done-virtually

Yes, EMDR can be done virtually. Many qualified mental health professionals provide EMDR therapy through secure telehealth platforms, allowing clients to participate in sessions from home.Virtual EMDR therapy follows the same general therapeutic principles as in-person EMDR, but the way certain acti...

09/02/2026

Sometimes, the most beautiful reminders of hope appear after the hardest seasons.

08/25/2026

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/how-to-journal-for-mental-health

Journaling can be a simple way to slow down, reflect on your experiences, and better understand your thoughts and emotions. You do not need to be a professional writer or follow a complicated routine to begin. A few minutes of honest writing can create space to recognize patterns, process difficult....

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

https://www.desta-therapy.com/post/how-to-build-self-esteem-in-children

A child's self-esteem shapes how they see themselves, approach challenges, build relationships, and respond to success and failure. Children with healthy self-esteem are more likely to develop confidence, resilience, and a positive outlook, while those with low self-esteem may struggle with self-dou...

08/17/2026

When intrusive thoughts feel overwhelming, try this simple grounding exercise. 🌿

Look around. Name what you see. Identify the color of each item. Bring your attention back to the present moment.

Sometimes, a simple shift in focus can help you feel more grounded and safe. 💙

08/13/2026

Welcome to Team Desta, Rachel! 🎉

08/11/2026

RAIN: a simple practice for coming back to yourself. 🌿

Recognize. Allow. Investigate. Nurture.

A gentle framework for meeting difficult emotions with awareness, compassion, and care.

Reclaim Joy. Embrace the Present. 💛