You might have landed here because your teen is doesn't seem like their usual self anymore.

Maybe they’re overwhelmed by school, constantly anxious or irritable, spending more time alone, or struggling with sadness they can't quite put into words. You may be wondering whether anxiety or depression is part of what’s going on.

Or maybe you're a young adult who feels overwhelmed and wonders,

"Is this what being an adult is supposed to be like?"

No matter how hard you work—professionally or personally—you feel like you're falling behind.

You tell yourself to try harder... and you do.

Yet somehow, it still doesn't feel like enough.

Deep down, you wonder if you are enough.

Based in Houston, Texas, CalmSpace Counseling is a counseling practice dedicated to helping teens and young adults find relief from anxiety, depression, and the pressures of everyday life.

Therapy can help you quiet that inner critic, understand what's keeping you stuck, and begin building a life that feels more grounded and fulfilling—not one driven by constant pressure to do more or be more.

I bring years of clinical training, evidence-based strategies, and thoughtful curiosity to every therapy session. But beyond that, I'm also a parent and former educator.

I understand how overwhelming life can feel, whether you're watching your teen struggle or carrying the weight of your own anxiety and self-doubt.

I've created a space that's warm, collaborative, and grounded in real life. Whether anxiety has left you constantly overwhelmed, depression has made it difficult to enjoy life, or you've simply grown tired of carrying everything on your own, I'll meet you where you are. My goal is to help you find clarity, develop practical tools, and feel less alone in what you're carrying.

Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to yourself.

Ellen Van Wart, MS, LPC