The Houston Center for Valued Living

01/16/2026

New Year, same values: connection, compassion, and showing up (even when it’s awkward 😅📸).
From our team at HCFVL to you: we’re wishing you a grounded, hopeful 2026 filled with support and moments that make you smile.

Swipe to see the front + back of our New Year’s card.

With appreciation,
Christen Sistrunk, Kathryn Tipton, Nina Moak, Sophie Tiller, Allison Hamilton, Danielle Stillman, & Wes Clayton

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Houston! 🤎
We asked our team what this holiday means to them - from pumpkin pie and porch weather to family time and deeper connection.

Whatever today looks like for you, we hope it brings comfort, rest, and a little joy. 🍂

What’s one small thing you’re grateful for today? We’d love to hear. 💛

11/11/2025

When the world feels merry and bright but your heart feels heavy you’re not alone.

The holidays can bring twinkling lights, cheerful music, and celebration… but grief doesn’t follow the calendar. Whether your loss is recent or years old, this season can stir up deep emotions, memories, and moments of longing.

If this time of year feels tender, we want you to have a safe place to land.
A place where your grief is welcome.
A space to be seen, supported, and gently held.

🕯️ Holiday Grief Group
A 4-week virtual group offering connection, reflection, and tools for caring for yourself through the season.

✨ Details
• Meets Wednesdays, 12–1 PM
• Starts November 19
• $25 per session / $100 total
• Open to adults anywhere in Texas
• Led by a grief specialist

You don’t have to move through the holidays alone. Support is here, and you are welcome just as you are. 🤍

📩 To join or learn more: Email Allison@hcfvl.com

11/11/2025

When the world feels merry and bright, but your heart feels heavy — you’re not alone.

Grief doesn’t take a holiday. Whether you lost someone recently or years ago, this season can stir up deep emotions, memories, and moments of longing.

Our Holiday Grief Group, led by a grief specialist offers a soft place to land — a space to share, reflect, and find ways to care for yourself through the season.

✨ 4-week virtual group (Wednesdays, 12–1 PM)
🕯️ Starts November 19
💚 $25 per session / $100 total
📍Open to adults anywhere in Texas

You don’t have to go through this season alone.
Email Allison@hcfvl.com to join or learn more.

10/31/2025

Ghosts go to therapy too. 👻

They talk about unfinished business,
letting go of old attachments,
and what it means to truly move on.

Turns out, even the undead can work on emotional regulation. 🕯️

07/24/2025

🌞 Our Summer Perinatal Professionals Networking Event was such a joy! On July 23rd, we gathered at Mia’s Table with an inspiring group of professionals who are all passionate about supporting parents through every stage of the perinatal journey.

It’s always energizing to connect, collaborate, and build community with others doing this meaningful work. We’re already looking forward to the fall event!

📸 Pictured top row:
Christina Moak, LPC – therapist
Gabriela Gerhart – Owner & Founder
Cayanne Lane, NCS – Postpartum Care Provider .ashley
Christen Sistrunk, LPC-S – Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Aimee Kindle – Birth Educator .abundantlife
Sana Younus, MD – Psychiatrist

📸 Pictured bottom row:
Chani Stewart, OTR, Owner of Rising Roots Therapy
Allison Hamilton, LPC-A – therapist
Sophia Marshall– Intern
Chelby Mendell, LCSW, PMH-C –
Kathryn Tipton, LPC, PMH-C – Co-Founder & Therapist

07/07/2025

Our hearts are with Kerrville. 💔

Like many of you, we’ve been deeply shaken by the recent floods in Kerrville and surrounding areas. The loss of life, the missing, the families impacted - especially the children - has been heartbreaking beyond words.

Even if you weren’t directly affected, it’s normal to feel grief, fear, anxiety, or helplessness. That’s empathy - it means you care deeply. It’s why you can’t stop imagining what those families are going through or what you would do in their place.

You may find yourself holding your children tighter, avoiding anything that feels risky, or needing to unplug from the news. All of that is valid.

Please remember:
🖤 It’s okay to step back from social media and focus on your well-being.
🖤 It’s okay to talk about how you’re feeling.
🖤 You don’t have to go through hard feelings alone.

To those with personal ties to this tragedy: we are holding space for your grief. And to the first responders and volunteers—thank you for all you’re doing in the face of unimaginable loss.

The Houston Center for Valued Living

05/17/2025

You’re not alone in this.
Our free virtual OCD Support Group meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 12pm (CST) for individuals in Texas who are navigating life with OCD.

Led by OCD specialist Christen Sistrunk, LPC-S, this group is a supportive space to share experiences, learn coping tools, and feel understood — no matter where you are in your journey.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Held on Zoom (cameras on required for group connection)
✅ For individuals in Texas
✅ Check the full 2025 meeting schedule in the image
✉️ Contact us at ocdsupport@hcfvl.com to sign up

Find the link in our Support Group highlights!

05/13/2025

You’re not alone in this.
Our free virtual OCD Support Group meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 12pm (CST) for individuals in Texas who are navigating life with OCD.

Led by OCD specialist Christen Sistrunk, LPC-S, this group is a supportive space to share experiences, learn coping tools, and feel understood — no matter where you are in your journey.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Held on Zoom (cameras on required for group connection)
✅ For individuals in Texas
🗓 Check the full 2025 meeting schedule in the image
📧 Contact us at ocdsupport@hcfvl.com to sign up

Find the link in our Support Group highlights!

05/13/2025

🌿 Growing Together 🌿
Raising a toddler isn’t for the faint of heart — and you don’t have to do it alone. Our free monthly support group is for moms of toddlers and preschoolers who are navigating big emotions, shifting identities, and the everyday chaos of this wild, wonderful stage.

Led by our toddler behavior expert Nina Moak, LPC, this group offers a space to connect, vent, laugh, and feel understood.

🗓 Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm (CST)
💻 Held on Zoom – come as you are
💰 Free to all Texas moms
📧 Contact Nina@hcfvl.com to join

You’ll find the full list of dates in the image — and the sign-up link in our Support Group highlights!

05/13/2025

💛 Save the Dates! 💛
Our free Postpartum Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 12pm (CST) — and all moms in Texas are welcome.

Led by (Kathryn Tipton, LPC, PMH-C), this virtual group is a safe and supportive space to talk honestly about the highs, lows, and everything in between.

Whether you’re navigating postpartum anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or just want to connect with other moms who get it — we’re here for you. No pressure, no judgment, just support.

📍Held virtually for moms anywhere in Texas
💰 Free to attend
👶 Babies welcome (crying and all!)

📝 Find the link to sign up in the Support Group highlights!

10/17/2024

"Ever wonder if your child is having a tantrum or a meltdown? Knowing the difference can make all the difference! 🙌 Learn how to identify and respond to these two common child behavior challenges in our latest blog. Let’s make those tough parenting moments a little easier together. 💛"

Learn the key differences between tantrums and meltdowns and discover effective parenting strategies to manage each. Understand your child's behavior and respond with the right techniques to create a calmer, more supportive environment.