Waller Oaks Counseling

09/04/2026

After years of offering comfort, calm, and unconditional love, Dakota is officially retiring from his role as a therapy dog at Waller Oaks Counseling. 🐾

Dakota has had a special way of making people feel safe without ever saying a word. He has quietly sat beside difficult emotions, offered comfort during hard moments, and brought countless smiles into the therapy room.

I am incredibly grateful for every life he has touched and every gentle moment he has shared. His next chapter will be filled with plenty of naps, treats, snuggles, and all the love he deserves.

Happy retirement, Dakota. You have been the very best boy. 💛

09/03/2026

September is Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month.

As a therapist, I’m reminded often that pain doesn’t always look like pain. Sometimes it looks like smiling, working, caring for everyone else, and saying, “I’m fine.”

This month, check on your people. Sit with them. Listen without judgment. And if you’re the one struggling, please reach out. You were never meant to carry everything alone.

Who is someone you could gently check in on today—not because you know they’re struggling, but simply because you care?

If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988.

***dePreventionMonth

08/18/2026

Anticipatory grief is the grief that begins before a loss occurs.

It can happen when someone we love is living with a serious illness, experiencing cognitive decline, or nearing the end of life. It may also appear during a divorce, a major transition, or any situation in which we know life is about to change.

You may feel sadness, anger, fear, guilt, exhaustion, or even moments of relief—and then feel guilty for having those moments. You may find yourself grieving the future you imagined while still trying to remain present with the person you love.

Anticipatory grief can feel especially confusing because the loss has not fully happened, yet your heart is already hurting.

There is no “right” way to navigate this kind of grief. You are allowed to hope and grieve at the same time. You are allowed to feel grateful for today while being afraid of tomorrow. And you do not have to carry it alone.

Be gentle with yourself. Grief begins wherever love senses a loss. 💚

— Waller Oaks Counseling

08/05/2026

Dakota and I are helping our kiddos learn emotional regulation for when they go back to school!

07/14/2026

Interested in EMDR to help process trauma, anxiety, or depression, but no sure how it works? Below is a video from EMDRIA, the professional organization for EMDR therapists. I am EMDR trained and offer several modalities for EMDR. EMDR can be done virtually or in person. Interested? Reach out for more info. A plus: I take insurance!

Learn about how EMDR therapy works, what it is like, and how widely...

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from Waller Oaks Counseling!

07/01/2026

🌟 Community Spotlight: A Wonderful Resource for Families! 🌟

If you’re looking for ABA, speech, or feeding therapy for your child, this is great news! Be’Med Tovin ABA & Speech Therapy is currently accepting new clients with no waitlist for their ABA, Speech, and Feeding Therapy services.

Early intervention can make a tremendous difference in a child’s communication, confidence, behavior, and daily functioning. Having immediate access to these services is a wonderful opportunity for families who have been waiting for support.

At Waller Oaks Counseling, we love connecting families with trusted community resources that help children thrive. If your child could benefit from these services—or if you know another family who has been searching—be sure to check them out.

Supporting our children takes a village, and we’re grateful to have dedicated providers like Be’Med Tovin serving our community. 💙🧩

“Give it more time.”

“Boys talk later.”

“They’ll grow out of it.”

Many parents hear these phrases before realizing their child truly needed support.

And sometimes… deep down, parents already KNOW something feels off.

If your child:
• gets frustrated communicating
• is hard to understand
• struggles with feeding
• has behavior challenges
• seems behind peers socially or verbally

…it is okay to ask questions EARLY 🩵

✨ NO WAITLIST for ABA, Speech & Feeding Therapy ✨

Because early support matters.

📍Serving Houston families
📞 832-930-9155

07/01/2026

This is really important info if you take certain antidepressants. 🥵☄️☀️💧

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

Have you ever had one worried thought turn into a full-blown catastrophe in your mind? You're not alone.

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, counselor Jeremy Godwin explains that spiraling isn't just a thinking problem—it's often a nervous system problem. When we're overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, our bodies go into survival mode, making it harder to think clearly and easier for worries to snowball.

The episode highlights practical ways to interrupt the spiral, including:
✨ Grounding yourself in the present moment
✨ Regulating your body's stress response
✨ Letting go of the urge to "think your way out" of anxiety
✨ Using simple emotional regulation tools when you're feeling overwhelmed

Remember: You don't have to solve every worry the moment it appears. Sometimes the first step is calming your nervous system, not fixing the problem.

💬 What helps you when your thoughts start spiraling?


https://open.spotify.com/show/2kH3ec1ljTia7VmwYsm8Xt?si=7652004f00344263

Podcast · Jeremy Godwin · Want mental health tips to improve your emotional health and mental wellbeing? The Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast is your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health advice. Join counsellor and writer Jeremy Godwin as he shares mental health tips to...