Categories: Individual Therapy, Therapy
Are you concerned about your child’s grades in school? Academic underachievementcan be caused by a number of factors, and it’s important to get to the root of the problem so that your child can get the proper help he/she needs. Here are some underlying causes of academic underachievement. Anxiety and/or depression. Both anxiety and depression […]
Categories: Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Therapy
Every year is an opportunity to start fresh, and many of us create New Year’s Resolutions to help as part of that process. For the first few weeks, the excitement and motivation is there, but as time goes on, our motivation becomes less and less and the resolutions we were so excited to achieve become […]
Categories: Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Stress, Therapy
The holidays are a time for family, friends, holiday parties and get-togethers. It’s also a time of stress and strife for many. The hustle and bustle of shopping, hosting guests at your home and having to deal with certain family members are just some examples of the stressors people face during the holidays. Here are […]
Categories: Self Esteem, Therapy
In the past, whenever I heard the phrase “believe in yourself,” I wasn’t exactly sure what it meant. I suffered with low self-esteem at the time, and the thought of believing in myself seemed so far out of reach. After a whole lot of research and through persistence and determination, I’ve finally learned what it […]
Categories: Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Therapy
Are you a worry wort? Do you stress about every issue that comes your way? Worrying can affect your everyday life, causing physical, mental and emotional stress. If it gets out of hand, it can cause impairment at work, social gatherings and at home, creating problems with your co-workers, boss(es), friends, family and/or significant other. […]
Categories: Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting, Therapy
The stress teenagers face in our society today can be quite overwhelming at times so it’s important as parents to have open communication with your child. Attempting to engage in conversation with your teen, however, can be quite difficult. Here are 5 ways to effectively communicate with your teen. Ask open-ended questions. Avoid one word […]
Categories: Therapy
Trauma can take on many forms. Incidents such as the death of a loved one, being held up at gun-point, sexual assault, can all take a toll on you mentally, physically and emotionally. Healing from trauma takes time, and although the pain may never completely go away, as time goes by, life will get better […]
Categories: depression, Therapy
Insomnia, hormonal changes and the new stressors and worries of taking care of a new-born may cause some moms to experience irritability, anxiety and sadness. When those feelings become overwhelming and intense, however, this may be cause for major concern. Postpartum depression is a serious illness which affects approximately 15-20% of women in the population. […]
Categories: Individual Therapy, Therapy
The love for your parents is like no other, and the older you become, the more grateful you are for the love and support they have given you throughout your life. When the time comes for you to take care of your elderly parent, you are more than willing to take on the responsibility. However, […]
Categories: Child Therapy, Parenting, Therapy
Unfortunately, in this day and age, we need to teach our children how to stand up for themselves and be assertive if they ever come in contact with a child molester. Child sexual abuse can happen anywhere, with anyone, at any time so it is extremely important to teach your children what to do if […]
