Vervewell

12/22/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and if it doesn’t feel that way for you, that’s okay too. If the holidays feel heavy this year, you’re not doing anything wrong.

When stress is loud, our brains get very good at scanning for what’s missing, tense, or unresolved. One gentle way to steady yourself is to intentionally notice what’s good- not in a forced, toxic-positivity way, but in a real, grounded one.

Try this:
• One small moment that didn’t feel rushed
• One person who felt safe or kind
• One thing your body or mind handled better than you expected

Focusing on the good doesn’t erase what’s hard. It gives your nervous system a place to land so the hard doesn’t take over everything.

At Vervewell, we believe care for yourself starts with awareness, not perfection. If this season is asking more of you than you have to give, pause. Breathe. Notice what’s steady, even if it’s small.

12/19/2025

DYK: With Vervewell Counseling firmly established in Texas, Beth has followed a deeper pull to New England - spending nearly two years living the Airbnb life before landing in the beach towns and countryside of Connecticut. Close enough to Brooklyn to be near her only child, it’s a place that fits both her life and her values.

Now licensed in both Texas and Connecticut (with practicing privileges throughout most New England states), Beth works therapeutically with adults only. She truly excels in her work with couples at their wits end, as well as those wanting to communicate well within their relationships. She also loves her work with empty nesters finding their way into their new lives.

Curious about working with Beth? Send us a DM or explore her approach here:
https://vervewell.org/our-team/beth-clardy-lewis/

12/16/2025

In our next podcast, Beth, Jason, and Casye dive into Casye’s new ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) certification and how it helps clients process trauma. Watch this sneak peek of their conversation!

12/12/2025

Blake Overstreet, LPC, is one of Vervewell’s standout therapists and a trusted resource for teens, young adults, adults, and couples across Fort Worth. EMDR certified and grounded in a psychodynamic approach, Blake helps clients build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, uncover purpose, and move past the barriers that hold them back.

He’s especially skilled in working with teenagers (13+) and is considered one of the leading therapists in DFW for young clients managing the ups and downs of growing up. Blake sees clients in person and via telehealth across Texas and is currently accepting new clients.

Blake would love to connect - contact him at Blake@vervewell.org.
To learn more about Blake, visit: https://vervewell.org/our-team/blake-overstreet/

12/09/2025

How would you react if someone told you to stop talking about your childhood?

Beth suggests you do exactly that - not to dismiss your past, but to finally free yourself from the patterns it created.

Her new book, Stop Talking About Your Childhood, digs into that question with honesty and a refreshing approach to healing. In these pages, Beth shares the realities of her own upbringing and offers a practical 21-day framework designed to help readers release old narratives, understand the roots of long-held patterns, and step into adulthood with intention and freedom.

If you or someone you know is ready to reshape the way childhood experiences influence adult life, this book is a powerful place to begin.

Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Talking-About-Your-Childhood/dp/B0D94PTB3X

12/05/2025

Life transitions can shake even the strongest couples — new routines, new responsibilities, and a whole new version of “us.”

Couples therapy isn’t just for conflict; it’s for navigating big changes with clarity and connection. From growing your family to redefining roles or adjusting to a new season of life, having a guide who truly gets it makes all the difference.

That’s where Jason Leito, LPC, comes in. Jason has walked through these transitions himself — including the life-changing shift of becoming a parent — and brings that real-world understanding into the room. He helps couples communicate, recalibrate, and move forward as a team.

If your relationship is entering a new chapter, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Learn more about working with Jason at vervewell.org.

12/03/2025

Looking for a place in Fort Worth that blends whole-body wellness with real, restorative care? Our latest blog dives into why we’re so excited about the Center for the Healing Arts — one of our Wellness Partners who brings acupuncture, herbal medicine, neurointegration, and more right here to the Near Southside.

If you’re a Vervewell client, you already get priority scheduling with them (yes, really). To learn more and see why this collaboration feels like such a natural fit, visit: https://www.centerforthehealingarts.net/

12/03/2025

Looking for a place in Fort Worth that blends whole-body wellness with real, restorative care? Our latest blog dives into why we’re so excited about the Center for the Healing Arts — one of our Wellness Partners who brings acupuncture, herbal medicine, neurointegration, and more right here to the Near Southside.

If you’re a Vervewell client, you already get priority scheduling with them (yes, really). To learn more and see why this collaboration feels like such a natural fit, visit: https://www.centerforthehealingarts.net/

At Center For The Healing Arts, we are committed to creating a healing environment for everyone in our community. We are primarily acupuncturists but we offer other services in traditional Chinese medicine including gua sha and cupping. We also offer services such as result-driven massage and somati...

12/02/2025

Therapy bots are having a moment… but they’re not human.

Technology can be helpful for quick tips or reminders, yet healing happens through real connection — the kind where someone notices the hesitation, asks the follow-up question, and helps you make sense of what’s underneath the surface.

A bot can give suggestions.
A human can understand your story.

At Vervewell, therapy isn’t scripted or artificial. It’s relational, thoughtful, and grounded in real connection — the kind that helps people actually change their lives, not just collect coping skills.

Curious what real, human therapy feels like?
Head to vervewell.org to learn more.

11/29/2025

Ever wondered about some of the tools used in Therapy - like CBT and Solution-focused therapy? Casye LeRay, LPC Associate, uses both powerful approaches to help her clients work through challenges and build a stronger sense of self.

So what are they?

CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It’s especially effective for managing stress, anxiety, and negative thinking patterns, giving clients practical tools to feel more in control of their emotions.

Solution-Focused Therapy takes a forward-looking approach, helping clients build on their strengths and resources to create practical solutions for the challenges they’re facing right now. It emphasizes possibilities and action, helping clients move toward their goals with confidence.

By combining these approaches, Casye can tailor sessions to each individual’s needs - helping them set healthy boundaries, strengthen coping skills, manage stress, and build a positive sense of self. Her training in both CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy allows her to provide guidance that’s both practical and empowering, supporting meaningful growth for adolescents, teens, and young adults. She can also be joined by GumBeaux, her licensed therapy dog, who’s available to be part of your session!

To meet Casye and see how she works visit www.vervewell.org/team/casye-leray

11/26/2025

As the holiday week gets underway, Vervewell’s own Jason Leito, LPC, is offering a grounded reminder about gratitude and its surprising simplicity. Not the polished, performative version we often see this time of year—but the quiet, personal kind that helps steady us when life feels full.

In his newest blog, Jason reflects on how gratitude can show up in the smallest moments: a breath you actually feel, a brief pause in a busy day, or the relief of making it through a hard week. Even a few seconds of real awareness can shift the tone of everything around you.

Tap the link to read Jason’s full post on finding calm, presence, and genuine gratitude as we head into Thanksgiving. https://vervewell.org/thankfully-gratitude-is-simple/

11/25/2025

Not every therapy session - or breakthrough - has to take 50 minutes. Sometimes it’s the short, intentional resets that make the biggest difference.

Think of it as micro-therapy: tiny practices that shift your mindset, calm your nervous system, and help you refocus. A deep breath, a grounding exercise, or a quick reframing of your thoughts can create a ripple effect through your whole day.

Try these micro-therapy moments:

- Mini Gratitude Pause: Write down or mentally name one thing you’re grateful for right now.

- Movement Break: Stand up, stretch, roll your shoulders - reset body tension.

- Mindful Sip: Take one sip of water or coffee slowly, focusing only on taste and sensation.

- Self-Compassion Check-In: Ask yourself, “What would I say to a friend in this situation?” - then apply it to you.

- Positive Cue Words: Repeat a grounding word like “steady,” “breathe,” or “enough” a few times.

At Vervewell, we love helping clients find these “mini-therapy moments” that build resilience in everyday life. We also offer 15-minute Check-In Boost phone calls for established clients - because sometimes a quick touchpoint is all you need to get back on track.

Curious who’s on our team and how they can actually help you? Visit https://vervewell.org/our-team/