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Our blog is designed for individuals, couples, and providers seeking clear, trauma-informed guidance before deciding to begin therapy. These articles offer practical education, validation, and research-backed insight—without minimizing pain or oversimplifying healing. If you’re exploring therapy or wanting to understand your experience more deeply, this is a thoughtful place to start.
resisting the holiday hustle
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.
Behind the Smile: A Katy Therapist Lifts the Mask on Mental Health and Hidden Struggles
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.