Parenting is a rewarding, although sometimes a painful learning experience. If your child suffers from anxiety, the process can be more complex. Seeing them struggle with overthinking, fear, or distress can be exhausting and even heartbreaking. You might not...

How Do I Know if My Child's Behavior Is "Normal" Raising a child is never easy, is it? And when you are the parent of a young child with behavioral challenges, it seems to become a more daunting task....

How Do I Help My Child Achieve Better Mental Health? Supporting the decision to seek mental health counseling for your child or teen is a key element in making this a positive step. In our world today, it's hard...

Is My Child's Anger "Normal"? As a parent, you may wonder if your child’s anger is “normal” or if you are dealing with excessive anger issues. Young children have not learned how to use communication tools. A child doesn't...

Do You Feel The Chains of Codependency In Your Life? Codependency is a complex relationship dynamic. It can present itself as one person sacrificing their needs for others. When this happens, it can be the beginning of unhealthy patterns...

What is Distress Tolerance? Distress tolerance means how well we handle tough feelings. Sometimes, we feel sad, angry, or scared. These feelings can be hard to manage. Learning to cope with these feelings is important. It helps us stay...

Depression can seem to sneak up on you.  Others might start asking you what is wrong, as it seems your attitude and interactions with those around you have changed.  Things you enjoy are no longer giving you the joy...

In any relationship, the path to maintaining harmony and fostering growth involves self-awareness. It also requires  a commitment to constructive communication. Below are insights into avoiding common pitfalls many couples encounter. Let's keep your relationship alive and well! Learning...

As a mental health therapist, I understand the importance of showing holiday gratitude and joy. This can be even more impactful at this time of the year. It serves as an antidote to the often hectic and commercial aspects...

While it’s something parents likely don’t want to talk about, mental illness does impact children of every age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one in six children under the age of eight...