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Collaborating with patients to provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, BFRBs, & parenting.

08/15/2025

We’re excited to welcome Matthew, a doctoral clinician and 3rd-year Clinical Neuropsychology Ph.D. student at the University of Houston.

Matthew brings experience in both neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy for children and adults, specializing in behavioral therapy, CBT, mentalization-based therapy (MBT), ADHD, ASD, disruptive behaviors, and anxiety. He takes a collaborative, client-centered approach to set goals that are both motivating and achievable, while creating a warm and open space for growth.

Matthew is now accepting new clients and has Friday and Saturday availability for children, teens and adults. His work is supervised by Drs. Ivy Ruths and Alyssa Hertz, ensuring the highest standard of care for our clients.

To schedule an intake appointment with Matthew visit our self scheduling page on our website or email info@houstonanxiety.com today!

💻 www.houstonanxiety.com
📞832.205.8120
📧 info@houstonanxiety.com

08/14/2025

✨ Back-to-school season isn’t just about supplies and schedules… it’s a big transition for kids’ emotions, too. For some, the excitement of new teachers and friends is mixed with a heavy dose of “What if…?” worries.

In her latest blog, Dr. Alyssa Hertz breaks down how to spot when school jitters might be more than just first-week nerves and what you can do to help your child face the year with confidence.

💡 You’ll learn:
• Why validating your child’s feelings is the first step.
• How to encourage brave behavior without pushing too hard.
• Practical tools for easing school-related anxiety at home.

📚 Read the full post and help your child start the year strong ➡️ LINK IN BIO!

08/13/2025

💌 Sending them off into the world is bittersweet - whether it’s a college dorm, their first apartment, or a semester abroad.

This month’s The Wellness Update is part story, part research, and part practical tips — all focused on how to stay connected with your teen or young adult while they’re finding their own way.

Inside, you’ll read:
💛 Personal stories from Dr. Ruths’ first time away from home (the good, the hard, and the panic attack on the bus 🫣)
📊 Research on how today’s young adults are really doing
📝 5 quick, doable ways to support your young adult children’s mental health from afar

Even when they’re miles away, they still need to know you’re in their corner.

📩 Read the full issue in your inbox on 8/15 — join our email list today!
🔗 LINK IN BIO

08/06/2025

✨ What an awesome morning! was honored to participate in today’s Students Stopping Stigma event alongside other incredible Houston-area advocates and mental health experts!

had the chance to speak with high school students from across the city about anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and perfectionism. They focused on how they can support peers with curiosity, compassion, and confidence. These students were thoughtful, engaged, and eager to learn! They were IMPRESSIVE! 💬🧠

Dr. Alyssa Hertz also delivered a powerful talk to parents on the SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), offering practical tools for responding to child anxiety without accommodating it. The discussion was involved and exciting - parents asked all the right questions and challenged their beliefs and ideas about how children can be challenged to build resilience!

We’re so grateful to be part of this initiative and are already looking forward to the ongoing SSS programming this school year… and next summer’s event! The symposium continues tomorrow and Thursday - it’s not too late to be a part of it! Seriously, don’t miss out this inaugural event - it’s incredible!

08/04/2025

Our team had such a great time this weekend at our annual farewell dinner for our student clinicians. Alexa and Cristina were fast learners, compassionate and committed, and added such fun to the office! We will miss them, wish them luck, and bid them farewell- cheers to their next chapter! 🎉

07/25/2025

Some children and teens might be dreading the start of school… this might not just be due to having homework and tests or being back on a schedule. Sometimes this dread might actually be rooted in anxiety.

In schools, anxiety often wears a disguise.

It can look like:

👩🏾‍⚕️Frequent nurse visits with no medical cause (somatic anxiety)
📌Avoiding presentations or class participation (social anxiety or phobias)
🚌 Refusing to come to school (school avoidance, not defiance)
🙋🏻‍♂️Asking the same question over and over (OCD or fear-based reassurance seeking)
💥Outbursts or shutdowns over “small” things (perfectionism, sensory overload, or overwhelm)
⏰Finishing work too quickly or too slowly (performance anxiety or rigid thinking)
😭Meltdowns during transitions (generalized anxiety or intolerance of uncertainty)

These students aren’t trying to be difficult. They’re struggling to feel safe and in control in a setting that often feels unpredictable.

When educators and mental health teams work together, we can catch these signs early and change the trajectory for that child.

We love partnering with school counselors and teachers in the Houston area to support students with anxiety, OCD, and related challenges.

If you ever wonder, “Is this anxiety?”
We are here to help!

Join us for our last FREE lunch and learn of the summer! We’ll talk all things school anxiety and you’ll leave with empirically supported tips and tools to implement at home or in your classroom. Link to register in bio!

07/21/2025

✨ Our final FREE summer Lunch & Learn is almost here! ✨

Join us Tuesday, August 12 from 12–1 PM CT for Raising Resilient Kids: Back-to-School Anxiety Edition! We’re hosting a (FREE!) practical, expert-led conversation on school anxiety and how to help your child feel calm, confident, and connected as they head back to class.

We’ll share actionable strategies grounded in the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) model. SPACE is a powerful approach that helps you as the parent reduce anxiety-driven behaviors and increase your child’s resilience… without needing them to be ready for change.

Perfect for working parents, busy schedules, and caregivers who want real tools that actually work.

🔗 Register by emailing us at info@houstonanxiety.com or online at houstonanxiety.com/lunchandlearn!
📅 August 12, 12–1 PM CT
📍 Virtual + Free

Our Hope and goal is to make this back-to-school season more peaceful for everyone. 💛

07/19/2025

We are so grateful for for having us out for a visit this week!! Beautiful, peaceful property out in heart of Needville - so serene and such incredible work being done for young women in transition. Just like at our practice, relationships are at the core of their process. ❤️ Thank you to Admissions Director Della for showing us around, Clinical Director Allie for an awesome discussion about their wrap around-whole systems and family approach to treatment, and Equine Specialist Ashley for the most incredible introduction to OPIs horses and the work they do 🐎

We can’t wait to come back out and for future team building opportunities… possibly on horseback! ✨

Optimum Performance Institute Houston (formerly Fulshear Treatment to Transition) is a treatment center for young women aged 17-28 that offers dual-campus model - a Ranch setting for deep therapeutic work and a second independent living campus in the city for life skills integration. ❤️ To learn more visit https://www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com/

07/13/2025

💚Grief is heavy… we don’t have to carry it alone.

The third edition of The Wellness Update honors the heavy losses so many in our community are feeling right now. This month’s newsletter is for anyone feeling the weight of loss right now or for anyone who wants to better understand and support those who are grieving.

Sign up today and Tuesday you’ll receive:
👩🏽‍💻 Research-backed insights on how grief shows up and what real healing can look like
📚 Books and podcasts that can help you feel more seen and less alone
💛 Gentle reminders that connection truly is protection — we’re stronger together
✨ Updates on our practice, including the pro bono support we’re offering to those affected by recent tragedies

If you’re grieving, we see you. If you’re supporting someone who is, we’re with you too. You’re invited to sign up, read, and share with anyone who could use a little light right now.

Sign up here: www.houstonanxiety.com/newsletter or click the link in our profile.

We’re in this together.

07/08/2025

💚Our hearts are with every family shaken by the devastating flooding at Camp Mystic and Camp La Junta. 🎀

Whether they were rescued, witnessed what happened, or are worrying for those they love, we know so many campers, counselors, parents, siblings, and friends in our community are feeling deep grief, shock, and fear. If that’s you or your child, please hear this: you don’t have to carry this alone.

At , every one of us is willing and ready to offer free, short-term support sessions for anyone directly affected.

This includes:
• Campers, counselors, or staff
• Parents and caregivers trying to make sense of it all
• Siblings or close friends struggling to process what they’ve seen or heard

These sessions are focused on helping you feel a little less alone, a little more grounded, and connected to what you might need next.

💛 If you or your child could use someone to talk to, please reach out. We’re here, and we’re in it with you, and we know that is through connection that we move forward.

Fill out the link in our bio, call, or email to get matched with one of our compassionate therapists.

📧 info@houstonanxiety.com
📞 (832) 205-8120
🌐 houstonanxiety.com/support

07/07/2025

Update - we will be gathering for our free in-person Family Grief Support Group this Monday, July 7th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in suite 110 rather than in suite 176 as mentioned in our previous post. We will continue to keep our community updated with additional groups in the coming weeks, and please share this with anyone who might find comfort in joining us.

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Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

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