SUPPORT & THERAPY BLOG

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...

Since my daughter was 3, she would burst into tears seemingly out of nowhere the week before school ended. This always happens right before bedtime. Finally, after listening, validating, and working on getting her into a calm state, she can articulate that she will miss her teacher and she is scared of having a new one My daughter creates strong bonds with her teachers, and we have been fortunate to have amazing teachers who truly support her. This time of the year can be b

In my years as a clinician, not one client has come into my office and said “I want to feel worse, can you help me with that?” Of...

Throughout my career, I’ve heard “I’ve never told anyone this before” multiple times. It’s an honor to be trusted with this information...

In my 20s, I attended eight funerals in seven years, experiencing the loss of an aunt, a great-aunt, an uncle, family friends, my...

There was a spoken word song that came out in 1997 titled “Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen” by Baz Luhrmann, based on a graduation...

Last week, I heard on the radio that it was “National Quitters Day” and the DJ presented the fact that most people quit their New Year's...

Negative thought patterns can be likened to a relentless deluge of clouds that obscure the clear blue skies of our mental well-being....

Imagine this scenario: you are having dinner with your family and your partner or child is upset about something that happened during...

Ah, the days of middle school—can you recall? For some, it may feel like it was just yesterday, navigating the hallways and classrooms,...

If you use social media, you have probably come across numerous memes and reels discussing mental health and therapy . The media has...

During initial consultations, many parents have expressed concerns about their previous experiences with therapists for their children....

Imagine this scenario: A friend or family member seeks your advice for their problem. As they tell you their dilemma, you immediately...

Summer is a time of excitement, relaxation, and sunshine for most people. There is a break from school and the workload tends to lighten. With the increased daylight, moods generally improve and many feel more energetic. However, the changes that come with summer can be difficult for some. There's an expectation that people “should” feel better in summer, which can be perplexing if they don't. It's essential to remember that summer brings a lot of natural changes, like the

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and thankfully, many people have become much more educated about Mental Health issues. There is less...

Creating a self-care plan can be as easy as re-implementing positive habits from the past.