LE Houston Counseling Services, LLC

02/26/2026

The excitement of the New Year has worn off, its still cold, grey and snowy. If your energy is low- you are not alone! This is the peak of "late winter blues"!

Here is a mental health toolkit for the final stretch of winter:
1. Light up your day 😎: Even if its cloudy, 10-15 minutes of natural light in the morning helps reset your circadian clock. If not, consider a light therapy box

2. Move for Mood 🏋️‍♀️: Endorphins are essential right now. A 10- minute walk, a virtual yoga class or stretching in the living room counts.

3. Stay Connected ☎️: It's tempting to isolate, but social connection is a huge mood booster. Plan a cozy, low-stakes coffee chat or phone call with a friend.

4. Small things to look forward to 🤩: Plan one small thing for each day- a warm drink, a favorite show or time with a furry friend.

If the winter blues feel more like persistent hopelessness, please reach out. Therapy is a great space to navigate these feelings.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. My passion lies in supporting people as they work through anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship issues, and the overwhelming strug...

12/02/2025

Holiday Magic 🎄 OR Holiday Stress 😵‍💫

Holiday stress is common- changes in routine, family dynamics,financial pressure and emotional expectations all play a role.

To support your nervous system this season, try:

1. GROUNDING: Five senses check in
2. EMOTIONAL REGULATION: Unclench your jaw, + deep belly breaths with long exhales throughout your day
3.BOUNDARIES: Decide what you can REALISTICALLY do before saying yes.
4.RECONNECTION: Return to one small thing that feels like you- something to look forward to each day.

🙏Your mental health matters just as much in December as any other time of year

🎬 What are you looking forward to this holiday season and what brings up more stress?

✍️Share in comments below

12/01/2025

Anxiety Education⚡️🌪️

Anxiety often says"
"Something bad is coming"
Therapy teaches your nervous system how to say"
"I'm safe enough right now" 🌈

11/25/2025

Trauma Insight🧐

Sometimes the behaviors you judge yourself for...

Were once the strategies that kept you safe.
We can honor them AND outgrow them.

11/24/2025

A client shared today: "I was able to reframe my negative thoughts and realized I felt better after, my mood was improved and I enjoyed the rest of my day! " 💡

Moments likes these, witnessing my client's daily lives improve remind me why I do this work.

If you're ready to feel supported and understood, I'm accepting new clients.

11/21/2025

For the overthinker 🧠💬

If your mind doesn't ever seem to slow down...this is for you.

Overthinking isn't a personality trait-it's a nervous system trying to keep you safe.

Together, we can figure out where it started and how to quiet the noise ✨

11/20/2025

Here's a peek at the space where we'll work together- calm, private, and welcoming. ✨
Virtual sessions also available 💻

11/19/2025

Struggling with negative self talk? Constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling less than?
This article provides step by step actions that can help you work towards freedom from feeling less than.

Reap the benefits of challenging self-limiting self-perceptions and beliefs and instead enhancing self-esteem.

11/19/2025

Therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis — it’s a space to understand yourself, heal, and grow. It helps you untangle tough emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier relationships with others and yourself. Investing in your mental health is one of the strongest, bravest steps you can take toward a more grounded, peaceful life.