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!
6 Ways to Celebrate Passover with Kids
Updated April 2026
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King Cake in Houston: Where Y’at?
Updated January 2025
I’ll admit it…I never had King Cake until my East Coast native, Tulane attending, New Orleans loving husband introduced me to it....
Creative DIY Class Valentines
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New Year’s Eve IN Style: Ideas to Celebrate at Home
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Preschool Prep: Everything You Need for Your Little One’s First Day
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Easy Summer Snacks Your Kids Will Love
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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...
Hanukkah Theme Nights: The Solution to Gift Giving Stress
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When does Self-Care Become Too Much of a Good Thing?
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