Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center

Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center Collaborating with patients to provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, BFRBs, & parenting.

Anxiety is likened to lava slowly creeping up inside a volcano — you may not feel it at first, but as stress builds, eve...
11/21/2025

Anxiety is likened to lava slowly creeping up inside a volcano — you may not feel it at first, but as stress builds, even a small trigger can set off an eruption. The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety entirely (it’s a natural, human response), but to keep the lava low. 🔥

In her newest blog post blog post, Allison Leibman, LPC-Associate
breaks down two types of tools: preventative tools (for everyday maintenance) such as mindfulness and movement as well as reactive tools (for when anxiety is already high) such as reality-checking and reframing unhelpful thoughts. The blog emphasizes that growth isn’t about never feeling anxious — it’s about noticing, pausing, and choosing how to respond. And it’s okay to start over again.

👉 Want to keep the lava low by building your toolkit ? Read the full article on our blog (Link in bio)


11/20/2025

It’s unboxing day at Houston Anxiety & Wellness Center!
Bailey and Catherine are getting everything ready for our first-ever CBT + Cooking Camp! We’ve got aprons, chef hats, whisks, bowls, and all the fun tools our little chefs will use. 👩‍🍳✨

We can’t wait for a week of cooking, confidence-building, and mindful fun! 🦃💛

AND(!!!) it’s not too late to join us — we can make room for two more campers!!! HURRY & claim your spot!

✨ Email us to Register TODAY: info@houstonanxiety.com the link!

Bailey had a great morning connecting with Houston-area clinicians at the Monthly Adolescent Resource Collective meeting...
11/20/2025

Bailey had a great morning connecting with Houston-area clinicians at the Monthly Adolescent Resource Collective meeting, hosted by . Loved getting to connect with Mackenzie Clarke, LPCA (B Well Counseling Group), Jason Oehmke, LPCA (), and Kimberly Brooke, LCDC ().

Always grateful for this community and the work we do together for teens and families. 💙✨

The holidays don’t have to feel like survival mode. Our newest free resource, Calm Over Perfect: A Holiday Coping Plan f...
11/19/2025

The holidays don’t have to feel like survival mode. Our newest free resource, Calm Over Perfect: A Holiday Coping Plan for Parents, is designed to help you trade the pressure of a “perfect” holiday for something far better — peace, presence, and connection.🎁

Inside, you’ll find quick, evidence-based tools from CBT and ACT that help calm stress, reset expectations, and bring your family back to what really matters. You’ll learn how to:
✨ Challenge perfectionistic thoughts and people-pleasing habits
✨ Set compassionate boundaries (and keep them!)
✨ Stay grounded through mindfulness and small, realistic resets
✨ Build family rituals that encourage calm and connection

👉Download your copy and start the season with less chaos and more calm (link in bio)!



Holiday meltdowns aren’t personal — they’re neurological! …. And kids aren’t the only ones who struggle… our brains do ...
11/18/2025

Holiday meltdowns aren’t personal — they’re neurological! …. And kids aren’t the only ones who struggle… our brains do too. 🧠💚

When routines change, expectations rise, and the house gets fuller (and louder), different parts of the brain jump into overdrive:

✨ The limbic system gets loud — triggering big emotions, irritability, clinginess, or “attitude.”
✨ The brain stem stays on high alert — making it harder for kids to sleep, sit still, or stay regulated.
✨ The frontal lobe goes offline — which means planning, patience, and problem-solving take a nosedive.

So if your child seems more reactive, sensitive, overwhelmed, or oppositional this month, their brain might be telling you something like:
“I’m stressed, I need support, and to feel safe.”

Here are a few ways to help bring the brain back online:
💛 Slow things down — transitions need extra time
💛 Stay close and regulate with your child
💛 Use grounding tools (deep breaths, sensory breaks, movement)
💛 Lower the bar on “perfect behavior” during busy weeks

You’re not doing anything wrong — the holidays are hard on little nervous systems.
And yours too.

💚 Save this for later
💚 Share with a friend who needs the reminder
💚 Tell us in the comments: Which part of the holidays stresses your family the most?










If the thought of sitting at the Thanksgiving table and bracing for a political debate makes your stomach twist, you’re ...
11/17/2025

If the thought of sitting at the Thanksgiving table and bracing for a political debate makes your stomach twist, you’re not alone. 🦃

In her newest blog post blog post, Carla Wall, LPC-Associate shares wise, compassionate strategies to help you navigate family time without sacrificing your calm.
You’ll learn to:
    •    Recognize that holiday anxiety around family and politics is totally normal.
    •    Prepare emotionally (not just logistically) with an “emotional menu” of calming strategies.
    •    Set clear boundaries around topics and energy so you’re not stuck in a discussion you don’t want.
    •    Avoid getting drawn into toxic debates by shifting the focus to shared values and gratitude.
    •    Create an “exit strategy” if things go sideways and take care of yourself afterward—because your peace is worth protecting.
👉 Want to keep your holidays about connection, not conflict? Read the full article on our blog (Link in bio)

Many professionals are struggling with workplace anxiety, and no one really talks about it. It doesn’t always look like ...
11/11/2025

Many professionals are struggling with workplace anxiety, and no one really talks about it.

It doesn’t always look like panic. Anxiety at work can show up as overworking, perfectionism, self-doubt, or the constant feeling that you’re falling behind. In ’s latest blog post, “The Silent Epidemic in Offices Right Now: Workplace Anxiety,” we explore how anxiety shows up at work and share evidence-based strategies to find calm, set boundaries, and reconnect with what matters most.

💻 Tap the link in our bio to read the full article.

11/08/2025

🍂 Get ahead of the Thanksgiving chaos — and take the calm with you into the holiday season. Our November Wellness Update is full of practical tools for protecting your peace, setting boundaries, modeling calm for your family, and managing stress before it builds. Join our mailing list (link in bio) to read it first - November 14, 2025.

Many parents think therapy is something that happens behind a closed office door. But in child anxiety treatment, parent...
11/05/2025

Many parents think therapy is something that happens behind a closed office door. But in child anxiety treatment, parents aren’t just observers. They’re change-makers. ❤️

In her latest blog post, The Parent–Therapist Partnership: Why a Parent’s Role in Child Anxiety Treatment Is Crucial for Treatment Success, unpacks how collaboration between parents and therapists can transform a child’s progress.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why anxious behaviors often show up most at home (and how to respond differently)
✨ How parental involvement accelerates progress and builds confidence
✨ What it looks like to be part of the treatment team (without becoming the therapist)

When parents understand the skills their child is learning in therapy and reinforce them in daily life, anxiety loses its power. The result is a child who feels braver, stronger, and more in control.

Read the full post on our blog (link in bio) to see how stepping beyond the waiting room can change everything. 💙

Finding the right therapist for OCD can make all the difference. In her newest blog post, breaks down exactly what to l...
11/03/2025

Finding the right therapist for OCD can make all the difference.

In her newest blog post, breaks down exactly what to look for in an OCD specialist—because not all therapy for OCD is created equal. She shares why the right fit matters, what evidence-based treatment should include (hint: !), and how to avoid common pitfalls when searching for help.

If you’ve ever wondered how to tell whether a therapist truly specializes in OCD or where to even start, this one’s for you.

👉 Read the full article on our blog! (Link in bio)

Introducing our brand-new CBT + Cooking Camp!Kids will build confidence, learn coping skills, and practice mindfulness a...
10/28/2025

Introducing our brand-new CBT + Cooking Camp!
Kids will build confidence, learn coping skills, and practice mindfulness and flexible thinking—all while creating fun, no-stove recipes together.

Each day blends hands-on cooking with evidence-based CBT skills that help kids manage big feelings and build resilience.

🗓️ Nov 23–26
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Houston Anxiety & Wellness Center
👧🏼👦🏽Ages 7–12 | 🎟️ Space is limited!

A fun and meaningful way for kids to learn life skills (and parents to get a little peace) during Thanksgiving break.

✨Find out more: www.houstonanxiety.com
✨ Register by emailing Kim or Lindsey at info@houstonanxiety.com

💬 “You don’t have to face it alone.”In our latest blog, breaks down what actually works when it comes to su***de preven...
10/27/2025

💬 “You don’t have to face it alone.”
In our latest blog, breaks down what actually works when it comes to su***de prevention—moving beyond awareness to real, evidence-based action.

💡 Learn how connection, compassion, and simple daily choices can make a life-saving difference.

Read the full post at the link in our bio. 🩵

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