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SUPPORT & THERAPY BLOG


What is my Child Actually Doing in Therapy?
During initial consultations, many parents have expressed concerns about their previous experiences with therapists for their children....
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Aug 18, 2023


Easier Said Than Done
Imagine this scenario: A friend or family member seeks your advice for their problem. As they tell you their dilemma, you immediately...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Jul 19, 2023


Avoiding Summer Bummers
Summer is a time of excitement, relaxation, and sunshine for most people. There is a break from school and the workload tends to lighten....
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Jun 13, 2023


How Do I Choose a Therapist for My Child?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and thankfully, many people have become much more educated about Mental Health issues. There is less...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
May 18, 2023


Bringing Back Old Habits
Creating a self-care plan can be as easy as re-implementing positive habits from the past.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Apr 3, 2023


I'm in a Good Mood... I Don't Want to Go to Therapy Today
Picture this: you wake up in the morning and think, “Hey, I’m in a good mood today! I don’t need my therapy appointment!” Then you...
Pamela R. Newman, LCSW-C
Aug 5, 2022


Your Therapist Wants Your Feedback, Too
Congratulations! You’ve started going to therapy. For those of you who are just attempting the therapy process for the first time, it can...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
May 7, 2022


Get to Know Your Nervous System: Based on Polyvagal Theory
Most of us spend very little time considering how our nervous system works. It is always functioning behind the scenes, and it isn’t...
Elissa Israel, LCSW-C
Apr 10, 2022


Cohesive Co-Parenting: How to Make it Work
Divorce: something most newly married couples never dream could happen to them. The happiness, giddiness, and warm fuzzy feelings they...


Be Kind to You in 2022
Let’s face it, the past two years have been challenging for all of us. With Omicron surging, the sense of relief and glimmer of hope many...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Jan 20, 2022


Staying Calm, Cool and Connected this Holiday Season
With the Holidays rapidly approaching, there are a mix of feelings. While we are often excited and joyful, we can also be stressed and a...
Lee Lovett III, LMSW & Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Dec 2, 2021


My Child/Spouse/Partner is in Therapy, Do I Need to be in Therapy, too?
Throughout my years in practice, I have frequently been asked this question. Many family members believe that once the person who is...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Nov 3, 2021


Managing the Ghosts of your Past
How often do you find yourself thinking about a regret you have or a mistake that you made? Are you able to look back at your past and...
Lee Lovett III, LMSW & Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Oct 6, 2021


How do I “School” Again?
It’s been a strange year and a half for all of us, but especially for kids. As kids start going back to school in person, many are...
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Sep 1, 2021


Parenting: An Exercise in Sitting with Discomfort
Instead of removing all struggles, we can figure out ways to help our children feel confident that when a challenge arises.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Aug 3, 2021


How do I "People" Again?
Change is hard. It’s something we all know but often forget. With everyone reintegrating into the world big emotions are bound to come up.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Jul 5, 2021


There’s Always Room to Grow…
Children and adolescents sometimes have great difficulty in moving from a “fixed” mindset to that of “growth”.
Lee Lovett III, LMSW & Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Jun 2, 2021


I Graduated College… Now What?
Remember: you don’t need to decide what you want to do for the next 30+ years TODAY.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
May 4, 2021


Take Action In April
“Zoom fatigue” still comes and it can linger. Our boundaries between digital and personal lives become more and more blurred.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Apr 5, 2021


March Madness
Happy Pandem-a-versary everyone! When I worked at a High School for several years, March Madness had a completely different meaning.
Pamela Newman, LCSW-C
Mar 2, 2021
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