Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC & Associates

10/10/2025

💚🌍 World Mental Health Day: Prioritize Your Well-Being 🌍💚

Today, we join the global movement to raise awareness about mental health and advocate for a world where seeking support is free of stigma. At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we believe mental health is health—and it’s something we all deserve to nurture.

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme reminds us of the importance of creating spaces for connection, understanding, and healing. Whether through therapy, reaching out to a friend, or simply taking time for yourself, every step toward mental well-being matters.

Let’s continue to break the stigma and support one another on this journey. You are never alone. 💛

10/09/2025

🌿 Trust in Therapy: A Journey of Patience and Progress 🌿

As a therapist with over two decades of experience, Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S reflects on one unique case that transformed his clinical practice.

A PhD candidate, obsessed with leeches, spent years talking about them in therapy.

What seemed like avoidance was actually his way of building trust and slowly opening up.

Through patience and emotional presence, Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S realized how powerful the process of sitting with discomfort can be.

Change happens beneath the surface, and sometimes, it takes years to truly connect. 💬

Read the full story of how trust and patience in therapy can lead to real transformation in Psychologist Brief's "5 Challenging Cases that Changed My Clinical Psychology Practice": https://psychologistbrief.com/qa/5-challenging-cases-that-changed-my-clinical-psychology-practice-1/

New Q&A article featuring expert insights on Psychologist Brief: 5 Challenging Cases that Changed My Clinical Psychology Practice

10/08/2025

Thinking of taking a break from drinking? 🍷🚫

Navigating social situations without alcohol can feel daunting. In our latest blog post, weshares insights on:

✨ How to confidently explain your decision
✨ What to say (and not say) to friends and family
✨ Embracing the unexpected connections that can arise

Remember, you don’t owe anyone an explanation. Your choices are valid.

💬 Read the full article here: https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/what-to-say-when-taking-a-break-from-drinking

Learn what to say (and not say) when taking a break from drinking. Expert insights from an Austin therapist on navigating new social situations with comfort.

10/05/2025

📚🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚

Today, we celebrate the dedication, passion, and impact of teachers around the world. At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we recognize the vital role educators play in shaping lives and fostering growth, often while balancing immense responsibilities and challenges.

To all the teachers out there: Thank you for your unwavering commitment to guiding and inspiring future generations. Remember, your well-being matters too. Therapy can be a supportive space to process stress, set boundaries, and nurture your own growth.

Here’s to honoring the incredible work you do every day. 💛

10/03/2025

🧠 Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t need to make dramatic life changes to support your mental health — small daily habits can go a long way.

Check out my latest blog post for 10 simple but powerful practices you can start today to build emotional balance and resilience:
🔗 https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/10-simple-daily-habits-to-improve-your-mental-health

✨ Which one of these habits feels most doable to you right now? (Share below 👇)

10/01/2025

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

This month, we stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence and work to raise awareness about the impact of abuse in all its forms. At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported.

Therapy can be a crucial step in the healing journey—providing a space to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, and regain a sense of empowerment. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, know that you’re not alone, and help is available.
Let’s work together to break the silence, support survivors, and create a future free from violence. 💛

09/29/2025

Curious about how to respond to anger without letting it take over? 🔥

Our latest blog post explores practical strategies to help you manage emotions, think clearly, and make thoughtful decisions.

It’s not about suppressing your feelings, it’s about understanding them, setting boundaries, and responding intentionally.

Read more here: https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/finding-clarity-in-the-midst-of-anger

Learn practical strategies to navigate anger and regain clarity. Discover therapeutic techniques to manage emotions and make thoughtful decisions in the moment.

09/25/2025

Righteous indignation can feel empowering—but it often comes at a cost.

Whether it’s in our relationships, communities, or online conversations, the need to be morally right can leave little room for empathy, connection, or growth.

In our latest blog, we explore how righteous indignation impacts us on personal, relational, and societal levels—and how we can shift from reactive outrage to compassionate, values-based action.

📖 Check it out on our blog: https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/righteous-indignation

Righteous indignation is one of the most destructive emotional states we can inhabit. Learn more in this blog post.

09/22/2025

🌿 Welcome, Rachel Sherriff, LPC-Associate! 🌿

We’re thrilled to welcome Rachel Sherriff, LPC-Associate to the Louis Laves-Webb & Associates team!

Rachel brings a deeply compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that healing happens through relationship.

She sees therapy as a meaningful journey: one where clients are empowered to explore their stories, confront what’s holding them back, and return with a deeper sense of purpose, wisdom, and hope.

Rachel works with adults, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, trauma, and major life transitions. With warmth and curiosity, she creates a space where clients feel supported, seen, and encouraged to grow.

We’re so glad to have her with us. 💚

09/21/2025

🕊️🌍 Celebrating the International Day of Peace 🌍🕊️

Today, we join the global community in honoring peace—within ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. At Louis Laves-Webb LCSW LPC-S & Associates, we believe that true peace begins with understanding and compassion, both for others and for ourselves.

Therapy can be a path to inner peace, helping you navigate challenges, heal from past hurts, and foster harmonious connections. Together, we can build a foundation of kindness and empathy that ripples out into the world.

Let’s commit to small acts of peace every day and work toward a brighter, more united future. 💛

09/18/2025

✨ Relationships thrive when there’s room to breathe. ✨
Your emotional bandwidth isn’t limitless — and making space for yourself and your partner is key to real connection. 💙

Read more in our latest blog:
👉https://www.louislaves-webb.com/blog/relationship-bandwidth-why-emotional-space-matters-in-connection

09/18/2025

Clear, compassionate communication can change everything.

Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW-S, LPC-S was recently featured in Psychologist Brief, sharing a powerful approach he uses with clients called the GO Method—a way to express needs without blame, pressure, or confusion.

“The singular most important task of a relationship is setting your partner up to be successful with you.”

Want to learn more about this method and other therapist-backed strategies for improving communication?

📖 Read the article: https://psychologistbrief.com/qa/7-communication-strategies-from-psychologists-to-express-needs/

New Q&A article featuring expert insights on Psychologist Brief: 7 Communication Strategies from Psychologists to Express Needs