Zen the Therapy Cat

Zen the Therapy Cat a page for Zen the Therapy Cat, a co-therapist at Solace Counseling and Coaching. Zen works with Amanda Trost at Solace Counseling and Coaching.

Amanda serves adolescents and adults and has special interest in working with adults who grew up in abusive or toxic family dynamics as well as in working with teachers. He is the unofficial mascot for Obsidian Academy, which offers elective classes to homeschool students in Houston, TX. Please call the office at 346-901-7309 or visit solacecounselingandcoaching.com if you would like to schedule an appointment or visit obsidianacademy.net if interested in classes.

Proof that happiness does not need to be expensive.It just needs paper. However you celebrate or don’t celebrate this ye...
12/25/2025

Proof that happiness does not need to be expensive.
It just needs paper. However you celebrate or don’t celebrate this year, we hope the week brings peace, love, and self care.

“Would you still love me if I was a worm?”Found this little guy in the parking lot, cleaned him up, and now he lives on ...
11/29/2025

“Would you still love me if I was a worm?”
Found this little guy in the parking lot, cleaned him up, and now he lives on our shelf with the other weird treasures we collect.

That classic worm question is funny, but it’s also a perfect example of how we push and pull the people we care about:
“Do you love me?”
“Are you sure?”
“Would you still love me if I changed? If I was small? If I was inconvenient? If I was… a worm?”

Holiday season brings up so much attachment activation—old patterns, family expectations, boundary tests, the fear of being “too much” or “not enough.”

So here’s your reminder: you deserve to be loved even when you feel tiny, squiggly, messy, overwhelmed, or unsure how to ask for reassurance in a non-worm way.

The Childhood Trauma Book Club is a safe, supportive space for exploring how early experiences shape who we are. Each mo...
11/15/2025

The Childhood Trauma Book Club is a safe, supportive space for exploring how early experiences shape who we are. Each month, we focus on a book related to trauma, healing, and personal growth. Engagement with the material is flexible—engage in the book of the month in whatever way works for you: hard copy, audiobook, podcast content, summary, or just by showing up to engage in the discussion.

Spots still available- this group has options to meet in person and online.
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11/15/2025

Sometimes people say, “I’ve never seen a therapist office like yours before.”
There is a lot of stuff—plants, cat décor, a meme wall, a typewriter, fish, puzzles, noise-makers.
It’s fun… and it’s also intentional.
Trauma makes it hard to stay present, so everything in this space is designed to ground you, activate your brain, and keep you here in the moment.
Touch things. Laugh. Notice. Engage.
It’s all part of the work.

Read more on our website: https://solacecounselingandcoaching.com/about-all-the-stuff-in-our-office/

Sometimes being seen can be spooky… but it’s also where the healing starts Come get “boo-tifully” grounded with us today...
10/31/2025

Sometimes being seen can be spooky… but it’s also where the healing starts

Come get “boo-tifully” grounded with us today — we’ve got Halloween candy, hot chocolate, and cozy fall lattes waiting!
No tricks, just treats (and maybe a little emotional transparency)

#ʜᴀʟʟᴏᴡᴇᴇɴ2025

10/31/2025

When your therapist says ‘lean into it’ and it’s a Halloween video.

Zen (monster) and Zora (teddy bear) ready for Halloween.
10/26/2025

Zen (monster) and Zora (teddy bear) ready for Halloween.

10/22/2025

Zen’s first catnip tea ceremony. 🍵✨
He’s feeling centered — and ready to help you find your calm too. Enjoy tea (human tea) or coffee from our espresso bar next time you’re here for an in person session. Because therapy should feel good — inside and out. ☕🐾

Zora the Therapy Cat enjoying the sun, photo courtesy of our wonderful intern, Cassidy.
10/11/2025

Zora the Therapy Cat enjoying the sun, photo courtesy of our wonderful intern, Cassidy.

10/09/2025

When a client mentioned leaf hammocks for bettas, I had to try one for Bowser — and now he’s the picture of rest and balance 💤 A gentle reminder to make space for stillness today.

Pulling up a chair like they own the place.
10/03/2025

Pulling up a chair like they own the place.

10/01/2025

🎉🐾 Happy 4th Birthday to Zen! 🐾🎉

From the “three-pet rule” (affection always on his terms 😼) to his constant reminder to relax, slow down, and take it easy, Zen has been more than just a therapy cat — he’s family. Always wanting to be involved, bringing his calm presence, and showing up in his own unique way.

Zen has literally grown up with our practice — co-founding it back in 2022 in our little SW Houston office overlooking the city. From that view, we dreamed big, growing from one therapist with a side hustle teaching to now an office that houses six therapists (soon to be seven). Zen was right there from the start. 💙

Here’s to our gentle guide, wise partner, and furry co-therapist. Happy 4th, Zen! ✨🐾

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101 Southwestern Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX
77478

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