Elyssa Gottheim
Elyssa was born and raised in Houston. Deciding to try out life in the cold weather, Elyssa attended University of Michigan for undergrad and University of Chicago for grad school. After obtaining her LCSW {licensed clinical social worker}, Elyssa decided that she was not cut out for the cold and moved back to Houston in 2012. Shortly after her move, Elyssa met her husband, Paul. Elyssa and Paul have been married for 6 years and have two children – Henry {October 2018} and Josephine {March 2021}. After working in schools, hospitals, and community clinics, Elyssa currently has a private practice where she specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. When she isn’t working or chasing after her kids, Elyssa’s favorite activities can be described as the ultimate mom cliché – baking, working out, and napping. Elyssa is a huge fan of trying new restaurants and dining spots especially if it involves any form of dessert!
Houston’s Best Donut Shops
{Updated June 2023}
Today is the first Friday in June which means it’s National Donut Day. Never the one to pass up a reason to eat or celebrate, I jumped at the opportunity to review...
6 Ways to Celebrate Passover with Kids
Allergies are in the air and candy and bunnies are filling up the shelves. Spring is here, and Easter is coming. But there is another holiday on the calendar this month, Passover.
Passover is the...
Top Greater Houston Area Bluebonnet Sightings
Updated March 2023
The bluebonnet is the Texas state flower, and taking photos with the cerulean buds is every Texan's favorite pastime. Spring means warmer weather, longer days, and of course, stunning fields covered in...
King Cake in Houston: Where Y’at?
I’ll admit it…I never had King Cake until my East Coast native, Tulane attending, New Orleans loving husband introduced me to it. And now there is no turning back. As soon as January rolls...
Year of the Rabbit: Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Houston
The Year of the Rabbit is upon us. Houston, let the Lunar New Year celebrations commence!
The Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration that celebrates the hope for good fortune, prosperity, and happiness. Also...
Hanukkah Theme Nights: The Solution to Gift Giving Stress
This year, Hanukkah is December 18-26. In preparation, I have the answer to all your Hanukkah problems (well, not all but hopefully the gifting one): Theme Nights.
Most people know the saying “it’s a marathon,...
When does Self-Care Become Too Much of a Good Thing?
As a therapist, woman, mother, and all around human being surviving in this crazy world, I believe that self-care is essential. Self-care helps me to slow things down and relax when things around me...
Easy Halloween Snacks and Sweets Your Kids Will Love
I always wanted to be one of those moms that creates cute, themed snacks and crafts during the holidays. You know – the “Pinterest mom”. I did try to be a “Pinterest mom” once....
Meal Planning with Trader Joe’s
We first met post-college, Trader Joe's. I had never heard of you before, but all of my Midwest friends raved about you, singing your praises. When I first moved to Chicago, we connected immediately. ...
The Strengths of Strong-Willed Children
Stubborn, difficult, spirited, limit tester, intense, inquisitive, in charge, passionate, the boss. All of these are words used to describe a strong-willed child.
While all children have these tendencies or “moments”, a strong-willed child exhibits...