Original Articles Written by Yours Truly
Finding Balance in Fall
September 26, 2025
An Ayurvedic Guide to Seasonal Wellness The leaves are changing, the mornings are crisper (a subtle change for Austinites) and suddenly my skin feels...
How Trauma Affects the Body—And How Healing Can Begin
August 29, 2025
A Journey of Awareness, Release, and Renewal Many people come to therapy wondering why their bodies still feel tense, restless, or “on guard,” even w...
Pride and the Path to Healing
June 23, 2025
Understanding Queer Trauma and Fostering Collective Resilience Pride Month is often portrayed as a time of celebration—wrapped in rainbows, parades,...
Meeting Your True Self from Within
May 15, 2025
A Soulful Journey Through Internal Family Systems We all carry many “selves” within us—parts that try to protect us, parts that hold pain, and even p...
“Is This Normal?”
April 1, 2025
Exploring Women’s Sexual Functioning “Is this normal?” is a question that often comes up in therapy. “Is it normal that my partner gets turned on str...
What Ketamine Feels Like
July 29, 2024
A Grounded Guide from a Psychiatric NP If you're considering ketamine therapy, you might be wondering: What does it actually feel like? As a psychiat...
Empathic Permeability
June 4, 2024
The Sacred Art of Feeling Without Losing Yourself Some of us came into this world with open skin. We didn’t learn to sense the room—we became the ro...
CanvasRebel Magazine Interview Article
September 29, 2022
Ana Rodriguez shares insights in a CanvasRebel Magazine interview, discussing her approach as a therapist, coach, and healer and how she connects modern science with ancient philosophy. The piece highlights her work and perspectives.
Shoutout DFW Magazine Article
July 22, 2022
Local Stories: What Matter Most to You? A conversation with Ana Rodriguez
Voyage Dallas Magazine Article
June 1, 2022
A brief Voyage Dallas magazine feature introducing Ana Rodriguez, owner and counselor at Transcendence Counseling in Uptown Dallas. The article highlights her professional roles and how she integrates modern science with ancient philosophical approaches to healing.
The Function of Emotions
August 16, 2018
The first language our bodies ever knew was that of physical sensations and emotions. As babies we were attuned to our every need. We knew when we nee...