HOUSTON THERAPY

The topic of suicide remains challenging to address, and many may prefer to avoid discussing it altogether. It's understandable

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza. I am therapist here at Houston Therapy. My passion is working with the LGBTQ community and my motivation for this is very personal. A few months ago I was invited to be on a podcast to share my story of how my father's journey as a gay man coming out later in life, and his struggles with internalized homophobia and death at a young age, played a major role in my decision to become a therapist and specialize in working with the LGBT

Many people struggling with a mental illness just need a kind word and a safe place to feel seen and heard. If you have a loved one who is struggling and you are feeling helpless, the suggestions below may help. While they are mostly suggestions of what NOT to do, it may help you to read WHY these things should be avoided to better help your loved one.

Let's unpack Texas' decision to make it so social workers can now discriminate against LGBTQIA and disabled individuals and what to do now.