Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center

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

Confidence is a skill.And it can be taught!Our two signature summer camps are back by popular demand — designed to help ...
02/17/2026

Confidence is a skill.
And it can be taught!

Our two signature summer camps are back by popular demand — designed to help kids build emotional regulation, flexibility, frustration tolerance, and real coping skills in a structured, supportive setting.

🎨 CBT + Art Camp (Ages 7–12 | June 15–19, 9am–12pm)
Creative expression meets cognitive behavioral skills.

👩‍🍳 CBT + Cooking Camp (Ages 7–12 | June 15–19, 1pm–4pm)
Hands-on activities that build confidence and resilience.

Both camps are:
✔ Therapist-led
✔ Grounded in evidence-based CBT
✔ Small, intentional groups
✔ Designed for kids who experience anxiety or big emotions

This isn’t just a summer activity.
It’s skill-building that lasts beyond June.

Spots are limited.

📍 Montrose
📩 Email info@houstonanxiety.com to register

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enjoyed her time with parents at yesterday talking about the “messy middle” - performance anxiety, pressure, executive...
01/30/2026

enjoyed her time with parents at yesterday talking about the “messy middle” - performance anxiety, pressure, executive functioning expectations, and what kids actually need from parents in 6th–8th grade.

One moment that often lands hardest with parents is hearing a child say:
“I think my mom might love my straight A’s more than she actually loves me.”

That belief is *never* true - and yet, for some kids, it feels very real. Performance anxiety often grows not from a lack of love, but from how love, pride, concern, and expectations are perceived during moments of stress, disappointment, or uncertainty.

The conversation explored why performance anxiety is more than just wanting to do well, how fear + pressure + uncertainty fuel stress, and why connection matters more than control at this stage. It also covered executive functioning, normal grade fluctuations, the myth of “high performance everywhere,” and why free time is not a luxury—it’s essential.

Many thanks to Penny Cleaveland and Laure Vermulen for hosting and for creating space for thoughtful, honest conversations with parents.

✨ The one-page parent handout from the talk is available as a resource for YOU!
📩 Send a DM to request the download link and share it with your family or school community.

Thank you to the Awty parent community for showing up reflective, open, and deeply invested in children—not just their outcomes, but their emotional wellbeing too. 💛

When your teen doesn’t want help, it can feel scary, frustrating, and heartbreaking all at once.You see the struggle. Th...
01/28/2026

When your teen doesn’t want help, it can feel scary, frustrating, and heartbreaking all at once.

You see the struggle. They say “I’m fine.” And suddenly you’re stuck between wanting to protect them and not wanting to push them further away.

In her latest blog, Carla Wall, LPC-A, reminds parents of something important: Help doesn’t always look like therapy, advice, or fixing. Sometimes help looks like staying connected when your teen is pulling away.

✨ Listening without jumping in to solve
✨ Validating their experience, even when you don’t agree
✨ Modeling healthy coping instead of lecturing
✨ Choosing connection over control

You don’t have to force help to still be supportive. And you don’t have to get it perfect to make a difference.

If you’re parenting a teen who isn’t ready for help yet, click the link in our bio to read the full blog. Well worth the read!

So great connecting yesterday 💛Dr. Hertz and Dr. Ruths met with Carolyn Alex from Thousand Branches Wellness – Houston N...
01/28/2026

So great connecting yesterday 💛
Dr. Hertz and Dr. Ruths met with Carolyn Alex from Thousand Branches Wellness – Houston North Loop to learn more about their IOP programming for adolescents and adults.

We loved learning about their thoughtful, values-driven approach to higher levels of care and how they support clients and families through really hard seasons. Always grateful to collaborate with other providers who are doing meaningful, evidence-based work in our community.

Building strong referral relationships matters. Our clients deserve seamless care at every level. 🌱


Hair pulling. Skin picking. Nail biting. If you’ve noticed this in your child or teen and found yourself wondering why t...
01/26/2026

Hair pulling. Skin picking. Nail biting. If you’ve noticed this in your child or teen and found yourself wondering why this jd happening or how you can help, you’ll want to read ’ newest blog on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) in kids and teens.

She discusses:
• why these behaviors happen
• what they are (and what they’re not)
• how evidence-based treatment actually works
• how parents can respond in ways that reduce shame and build skills

This is not about willpower or “just stopping.” It’s about understanding the brain, reducing shame, and giving kids tools that work.

👉 Read the full blog on our website for a compassionate, practical guide for parents who want to support their child without hovering, policing, or panicking.

🔗 Link in bio

Join Dr. Hertz TODAY at 11:00AM central on Facebook Live for a discussion about Eating Disorders & OCD! will join Dr. Ka...
01/23/2026

Join Dr. Hertz TODAY at 11:00AM central on Facebook Live for a discussion about Eating Disorders & OCD!

will join Dr. Katie Manganello from the Whole Mind Healing Center to explore the often-overlooked overlap between eating disorders and OCD, including how symptoms can present, why these conditions so often co-occur, and what evidence-based treatment looks like when both are involved.

How to Join:
Simply visit the page at the start time — no registration required. The live recording will also be available to watch afterward if you’re unable to join in real time.

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and practical discussion.

New Year, New OPEN SPOTS on our team’s calendars! If you’re looking for a clinician who specializes in anxiety, OCD, or ...
01/10/2026

New Year, New OPEN SPOTS on our team’s calendars!

If you’re looking for a clinician who specializes in anxiety, OCD, or eating disorders and who will help teach you or your children new skills (backed by real research - we know what works!!), schedule an intake with Dr. Hertz, Carla or Bailey.

Link in bio to schedule. We’re here to help. ❤️

As we move into a new year, many families are craving more connection, clarity, and calm. This simple one-page Family Vi...
12/26/2025

As we move into a new year, many families are craving more connection, clarity, and calm. This simple one-page Family Vision Board Quick-Start Guide helps you reflect on the past year, choose your family’s core values for 2026, and create a vision board together that’s both meaningful and fun.

It’s simple. It’s meaningful. And it takes about 10–15 minutes.

Grab some snacks, print the guide (or go digital), and make it your own over the break.

🎨 Download the free guide on our website
💛 Sign up for our newsletter for future freebies, resources, and expert tips
📚 Read past newsletters anytime in the Resources tab
🔗 Link in bio or DM us “2026 Vision” for the direct link!

Save this for later and share with a parent who would love this. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨


Dr. Alyssa, Bailey, and Catherine enjoyed a super fun evening connecting with fellow Houston-area providers at the festi...
12/19/2025

Dr. Alyssa, Bailey, and Catherine enjoyed a super fun evening connecting with fellow Houston-area providers at the festive .nido, , and Holiday Mix & Mingle this week ✨

It was such a treat to spend time with colleagues and referral partners we admire, including Zach Appenzeller (CBT Texas), Lisa Kelley (), Victor Mendoza (), Drusilla Rosales and Rachel Ransleben (.nido), Jason Oehmke (), and so many others doing meaningful work in our community.

Events like this are a reminder of how important collaboration and relationships are in providing thoughtful, coordinated care. We are grateful to be part of such a supportive professional community and look forward to continued connection and collaboration in the year ahead 🤍

The holiday table can be especially hard for children with ARFID. What looks like “picky eating” is often intense anxiet...
12/18/2025

The holiday table can be especially hard for children with ARFID. What looks like “picky eating” is often intense anxiety, sensory overwhelm, or fear that deserves understanding and support.

In our newest blog post, breaks down what ARFID really is and offers practical, compassionate ways parents can support their child during holiday meals without pressure, power struggles, or shame.

If holiday eating feels stressful in your home, this one is worth finishing. You can read the full post and explore additional tools in the Resources tab on our website.

Link in bio to keep reading 🤍

✨ A gentle holiday reminder ✨As schedules fill up and routines shift, we wanted to share a quick reminder about our canc...
12/18/2025

✨ A gentle holiday reminder ✨

As schedules fill up and routines shift, we wanted to share a quick reminder about our cancellation policy. To avoid being charged your full session fee, please let us know of any changes at least 48 hours in advance.

We truly understand that the holidays can be busy and unpredictable. At the same time, consistency is an important part of the therapeutic process, and late cancellations make it hard to offer that time to another client who may need it.

If something comes up, we are always happy to explore virtual or phone sessions, or a format change when possible. Thank you for your understanding, your communication, and for prioritizing your care 🤍

The holidays can feel magical, but they can also feel overwhelming for parents. If you are craving less stress and more ...
12/11/2025

The holidays can feel magical, but they can also feel overwhelming for parents. If you are craving less stress and more presence this season, we created something just for you.

🎁 Our gift to your family this holiday season! 🎁

Our free Holiday Reset Guide is packed with simple ways to bring more calm, connection, and intention into your home. Think realistic routines, grounding strategies, and gentle reminders that you do not have to do it all to make the season meaningful.

Download your copy and join our newsletter through the link in our bio and start the holiday season with peace and intention. 💛🎄

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