<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chapter & Thyme Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individual therapy for women navigating anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. In-person in Austin, TX and virtually across Texas and California.]]></description><link>https://www.chapterthymetherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chapterthymetherapy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Anxiety Gets Worse at Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your brain turns on the moment everything else turns off, you're not alone. 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Here's what a therapist actually does to help women break the overthinking cycle — and what you can try today.]]></description><link>https://www.chapterthymetherapy.com/post/how-to-stop-overthinking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc396abc536ac286a9b7bc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:32:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48a8ce_d5a0545a3eb84d5795712db8a21798bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why High Achieving Women Struggle to Rest (And What to Do About It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever found yourself unable to just sit still — scrolling your phone the moment you have downtime, adding tasks to your to-do list on a Sunday afternoon, or feeling vaguely guilty any time you're not being productive — you're not alone. For many high-achieving women, rest doesn't come easily. And it's not a personal failing. 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Many people begin their search online with phrases like “therapist Austin TX,” “therapy near me,”  or “counseling Austin TX.” Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, career pressure, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, therapy can provide the support and clarity needed to move forward with confidence. Austin is a city full of ambition,...]]></description><link>https://www.chapterthymetherapy.com/post/therapist-austin-tx</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a866ccffff75773eb9f526</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:15:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48a8ce_f88d1c2edafc480c9110356bc97429e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>