Denis "Woodja" Flanigan, Psychotherapist

Thoughts on my experiences with my clients and in my daily interactions.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

No Face Pic = No Chat

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I cruise the hook-up apps just like most gay men that have smart phones. A comment I see in profiles a lot is something along the lines of ...
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Friday, May 25, 2012

Excited and Angry

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Two things of note happened in my life recently related my identity as a gay man, and as a mental health professional. President Obama publ...
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Therapy Does Not Equal Rent a Friend

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“I don’t need therapy, I have friends” This is a sentiment that is frequently expressed.   However, this is not the reality that I gene...
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Labels (Part 2)

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I recently wrote about why I think labels can be useful, even though there is a mantra against labeling people. The double edged sword of ...
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Labels (Part 1)

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Many educated people often talk of the wisdom of avoiding labeling people and or interpersonal dynamics. To a certain degree I can agree. I...
Monday, April 16, 2012

Choosing a 100% Chance of Being Miserable

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There are a couple of things which clients have said to me over the years that really stuck. The first one is from my very first client in t...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Psychotherapy vs. Psychopharmacology

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Many patients seek medication for emotional discomfort, difficulty concentration, sleep disturbance, and somatic or physical manifestations ...
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Woodja
Houston, Texas, United States
I am a psychotherapist and career counselor practicing in Houston, TX. I specialize in people going through major life and career transitions and people in non-traditional lifestyles and relationships.
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