Raising a family in the Houston area during the holidays can feel more overwhelming than magical. Between packed schedules, school breaks, and pressure to “do it all,” many parents experience increased stress, emotional exhaustion, and guilt this season. In Resisting the Holiday Hustle, Houston-area therapist Elizabeth Westbrook, LCSW, shares practical mental health strategies for families in Katy, West Houston, and surrounding communities to protect their well-being, slow down, and focus on what truly matters—connection over perfection.

Stepping into the mental wellness advocacy space in West Houston can feel intimidating—especially if you’re not a therapist or counselor. But advocacy doesn’t require credentials; it often begins with lived experience. When someone you love is struggling, or when you’ve navigated systems you never expected to understand, your story matters. Thoughtful storytelling—without oversharing—can build connection, reduce isolation, and strengthen community care across HTX. Advocacy can be as simple as showing up, being present, and letting others see the humanity in your journey.

West Houston therapist Elizabeth Westbrook, LCSW, sheds light on the emotional toll of hustle culture, social comparison, and silent suffering in high-achieving West Houston communities—and why authentic, trauma-informed therapy is essential.

Betrayal trauma happens when the person you rely on most violates your trust. The pain isn’t just about the betrayal itself—it’s about the rupture of safety, attachment, and reality. Healing requires more than “getting over it”; it requires trauma-informed care that understands how deeply betrayal impacts the nervous system, identity, and relationships.

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