SUPPORT & THERAPY BLOG

My first internship in Graduate School was at a school for kids with learning differences. When I began Graduate School, I knew that I wanted to work with teenagers and was thrilled to have the opportunity to work in a middle school. In Social Work school, you have an internship and an additional seminar where you discuss your internship and any transference or countertransference you experience. This is the notion that therapists will have feelings or experiences related to

Scaffolding: It’s Not Just for Construction” explores how the support we provide, whether at home or in the classroom, helps kids grow skills step by step, just like scaffolding helps build a building.

Somehow, we survived eight and a half years in my household without having to deal with lice. We made it through several outbreaks in daycare and elementary school unscathed (or un-loused?), and last month, our luck ran out. My friend had picked up our daughter for a playdate and noticed lice in her hair. I frantically called the local “Lice Lady”, who happened to be out of town that weekend, and realized I had to tackle the problem myself. (She did offer to help when she ret

One of my favorite movies of all time is the original Ghostbusters. In the final scene, the villain asks the Ghostbusters to “make your choice” regarding the form of the foe they will have to fight. Bill Murray’s character urges the others to clear their minds and not think of anything. Next, we see a giant “Stay Puft” marshmallow man appear, and Dan Akroid’s character confesses, “it just popped in there.”, Thoughts often “just pop in” our heads without our choosing or knowle

Remember the days as a newlywed, when the future looked bright and you wanted to spend every second together? Now you’re busy running from one commitment to another. Getting the kids to practice, taking the pet to the vet, and completing work projects before their deadlines.  You used to feel a strong connection, sharing inside jokes, relaxing at brunch, or quiet evenings together. However, somewhere between work, kids, and errands, the closeness has frayed. Many couples expr

A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a colleague who now has a teenager. We discussed the challenges of raising our children and situations...

At least once a year since I began my practice, a parent or potential client reaches out to me, expressing that they (or their child)...

As early as Pre-K, my daughter came home and shared that an older boy told her she was ugly. Growing up in the 80s, I was conditioned to...

A common question I often receive is, “Do psychotherapists go to therapy?” The answer is that the best therapists do engage in their own...

Oftentimes, when someone engages in extreme behavior such as  self-harm, substance use, or even a suicide attempt— especially if they...

If you use social media and have searched for anything related to mental health, you’ve likely come across advertisements for  Mental...

Recently, some of the most secure and desired jobs in the country have become unsafe and unstable. Having a therapy practice based in the...

With the change in Administration and the current political climate in the US, many people are experiencing feelings of overwhelm,...

2025 is here, bringing new beginnings and new goals. How are you choosing your resolutions this year? Is it based on what you truly want...

When I had my first baby, I was completely clueless about adding her to my health insurance. In the haze of sleep deprivation, I simply...

As a clinician, when I tell people I am a psychotherapist, I often hear a common refrain. Unfortunately, many individuals have had...

If your child is struggling in school, empathize, explore challenges, & collaborate with teachers/counselors to get them the support!

Last night, my 3-year-old woke up at 2:30 am., hysterical, likely from a bad dream.  I had to quickly decide whether to relieve my very...

As the new school year approaches, parents everywhere are bracing for the familiar refrain…. “I don’t wanna go to school! Do I have to?...

(Spoiler alert: Inside Out 2 ) “I wish I could just stop worrying!”  is a common statement from older teen and adult clients. Once...