Building Self-Esteem: Overcoming Negative Self-Perceptions
Building self-esteem is a journey, and choosing positivity can often be much easier said than done. Many people struggle with self-doubt, criticism, and negative self-perceptions, often feeling trapped in a cycle of unkind thoughts about themselves. This mindset can feel impossible to change, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and support, […]
Trouble Learning to Read? Recognizing the Signs of a Reading Difference Early
Is your child struggling to read? Recognizing the signs of a learning difference in reading is crucial, as early intervention can make all the difference. Research shows that 75% of children who experience difficulties with reading at age nine will continue to struggle throughout their lives without targeted support. But with the right guidance, these […]
New School/New Grade? Helping students adjust to a new school year
We help both parents and children adjust to a new school year school. We think together about how your child can manage their anxiety. Understanding withere is comes form, but also steps like creating a morning routine or timetable, recognize small achievements to take the pressure off.
Social Phobia: Overcoming the Fear of Social Situations
Social phobia is more than shyness. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) teaches you different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations to help you feel less anxious and fearful. We offer social phobia sufferers guides and tools to face and overcome their social fears rather than avoid them.
Coping with Chronic Illness: Mental Health Considerations
An psychologist can help you deal with the stress, pain, and fatigue that may accompany a chronic illness.
The Psychological Aftermath of Natural Disasters and Major Events
From digital media new cycles displaying traumatic news events and psychological aftermaths of 1st hand experienced hurricanes or flooding events, traumas can exist and not be recognized. Both children and adults can benefit from coping strategies for such trauma.
Why Treating OCD Without ERP Can Be Harmful
Understanding OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and often debilitating condition marked by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) aimed at reducing distress. Research has consistently shown that OCD rarely resolves on its own. Left untreated—or improperly treated—it tends to become entrenched, consuming hours of a person’s day and […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Breaking Free from Unwanted Thoughts and Rituals
Unwanted, intrusive, or violent thoughts are normal. However, attaching importance to them can turn them into damaging obsessions. Breaking free from OCD’s rituals, we offer strategies for mental liberation.
Rebuilding Trust after Trauma
Therapy can help people identify and address the source of trust issues. Being unable to trust can destroy friendships, careers and marriages. Learning to trust again is not impossible. Post-trauma, we assist in rebuilding shattered trust, promoting healing.
Hot Under the Collar? Heat Can Make You Angry and Even Aggressive.
Exposure to hot summer temperatures increases your heart rate, which leads to discomfort. Being uncomfortable can affect how you express yourself and color the way others interpret your words and actions. We offer coping strategies for heated moments.
Keeping on Track: how to maintain healthy habits for students during summer break
We provide guidance to students in maintaining healthy summer habits, ensuring academic preparedness for the next school year.
Coping with Panic Attacks: Strategies for Grounding Oneself and Regaining Emotional Stability
Cognitive behavioral therapy can strengthen the neural connections between the frontal cortex and the amygdala. This makes panic sufferers more adept at talking themselves down off the ledge. Panic attack sufferers can alos benefit from grounding techniques to alleviate or lesson sudden intense feelings of fear that cause physical symptoms.
Empty Nest Syndrome: Coping with Children Leaving Home
Parents grappling with an empty nest can benefit from coping strategies by psychologists, ensuring emotional well-being. In separation, empty nest syndrome is normal: you are not alone. Some parents more susceptible than others.
Leaving the Nest? How to help your new college student adjust to life on campus.
A parent and a child experience different things. Leaving home for college can be a bittersweet mix of anticipation, anxiety, and sadness. Some children are more susceptible than others to uncertainty.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: More Than Just Disliking Your Reflection
Some approaches: working on steering conversations away from appearance or what are seen as flaws. Avoiding trying to make someone feel better by talking about your own insecurities or flaws. Allowing space to talk freely and openly about feelings in a professional setting. Body dysmorphia’s deeper implications may need to be explored, beyond mere self-image […]
Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness
Public stigma involves the negative or discriminatory attitudes that others have about mental illness. Psychologists advocate for acceptance and understanding. When someone with a mental illness is called ‘dangerous’, ‘crazy’ or ‘incompetent’ rather than unwell, it is an example of a stigma.
PTSD and Trauma Recovery: Finding Your Way Back to Normalcy
PTSD victims have a journey back to normalcy post-trauma. There are a handful of PTSD types from Normal Stress Response to Complex PTSD. There are several options for treatment. Take the first step by scheduling an initial assessment with us.
Anxiety Disorders: Understanding and Managing Chronic Worry
Chronic worry can be indicative of anxiety disorders, with a psychologist offering coping mechanisms, treatment can be effective in managing anxiety.Although anxiety can manifest as, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), post-holiday blues, financial stress from holiday spending, pressure to meet new year resolutions, anxiety disorders as a clinical condition do not necessarily have a straightforward or […]
Overcoming Depression: Recognizing the Signs and Seeking Help
It’s normal to feel down once in a while, but if you’re sad most of the time and it affects your daily life, a psychologist can pinpoint clinical depression symptoms and advocate for early interventions, promoting mental well-being.
Recognizing OCD: its more than counting, cleaning, and checking
OCD’s scope goes beyond common perceptions; we can shed light on its broader manifestations offering tools for awareness and treatment. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, primarily associated with repetitive behaviors such as counting, cleaning, and checking. However, its spectrum is vast and can manifest in numerous ways that extend beyond these common traits. Individuals […]
The Influence of Peer Pressure: Guiding Kids through Adolescence
It’s a fact of life, adolescents face peer pressure. With psychologists’ guidance working with parents and children, promoting confident self-decisions gives children a greater ability to evaluate their environment and make better decisions. One effective approach is to encourage open communication within the family. When children feel comfortable discussing their experiences and feelings with their […]
Social Skills Training: Helping Children Navigate Friendships and Conflicts
Social skills training equips children with tools for effective friendship navigation and conflict resolution. This can reduce the the anxiety and confusion children often have as they engage with children and adults. Through a variety of interactive activities and role-playing scenarios, children learn to recognize social cues, practice empathy, and communicate their feelings constructively. This […]
When is it OK to Lie?
The first time that a parent catches a child in a lie, it may come as an unpleasant surprise, but psychological research has found that lying is a normal part of childhood. In fact, it’s a developmental milestone.
Behavioral Challenges in Childhood: When to Seek Professional Help
For childhood behavioral challenges, we can determine when professional help is warranted. Contact us for an initial consultation.
Understanding Children’s Sleep: Common Issues and Solutions
Delving into your children’s sleep patterns, we address common issues and provide solutions for restful nights.