Wes Clayton, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I’m Wes Clayton, LCSW, a Houston-based therapist and Daring Way™ Trained Facilitator helping teens, adults, and university students find clarity, connection, and self-compassion.

Before joining the Rice University Counseling Center in 2016, I spent over a decade at The Menninger Clinic working in specialized programs for OCD, anxiety disorders, and chronic mental health concerns.

Those years shaped my appreciation for the courage it takes to heal and reinforced my belief that every person’s story holds complexity, strength, and multiple truths.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas
• Daring Way Trained Facilitator
• Former clinician at The Menninger Clinic
• Affiliated therapist at Rice University
• Specialized experience with OCD and perfectionism

My Approach

My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a deep respect for vulnerability and meaning-making.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• The Daring Way™ (shame resilience & authenticity)

• Mindfulness and values-based practices

Together, these approaches help move away from self-criticism and avoidance, and toward courage, authenticity, and connection.