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The Price Teens are Paying for Today's High Academic Expectations
Unfortunately, it is no secret that parents feel teens today have less motivation and struggle to focus on their academics...

Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


4 Parenting Tips for Children with ADHD
Setting an expectation as to what a child “should” be doing is a parent's first step down an unsettling path, especially when it comes to...

Jessica Califf, LMFT


How To Cope With Dysfunctional Family Gatherings
Here it is… your family gathering survival guide! You’ve gained some ground around your childhood trauma.

Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


How Can I Get My Family To Participate In And Benefit From Family Counseling?
You have wanted to sit down with your family for some time because many things have been left unsaid, but the lack of communication...

Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


Why Family Therapy Is Beneficial
A family therapist looks at the whole family system instead of just the “identified client”.

David Schlagter, LCSW


3 Steps to Make Friends with Your Inner Critic
The “inner critic” is the voice in your head that perpetuates fear and creates a barrier in your relationship with yourself and others.

Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


Could My Child Have A Learning Disability?
Does your child struggle with reading, spelling, and sounding out words? Have you wondered if your child may have a learning disorder?

Heather Kuhl, Psy. D., LMFT


How EMDR Can Help Teens Cope with Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD
EMDR can be a great alternative to teens taking psychotropic drugs as it is a natural way to decrease the symptoms they are experiencing.

Sheilah Ledesma, LCSW


4 Steps to Help Your Child Transition from Holiday Break to School Mode
Back to reality we go. The holiday season has officially come to an end. Holidays are notoriously known as a time of indulgence...

Jennifer Rosario, LMFT


Decreasing Anxiety in Teens Using Narrative Therapy
One of the most transformative moments in the life of a teen is when they realize that inside them, they already have all the strength...

Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


COVID-19, Depression, and Teens
Everyone experiences feelings of sadness at some point in their lives. Normally these feelings pass within a few days,
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Kacee Tannenbaum, LCSW


How Can You Deepen Your Bond With Your Teen?
Have you ever felt like you wanted to have a meaningful conversation with your teen but the words never came out the way you
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Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


7 Tips for Parenting Teens Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
One area where families are particularly suffering the effects of the pandemic is in their relationships with their teens.
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Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


10 tips for structuring your day during the challenges of COVID-19
It's even more imperative in these COVID-19 trying times that we mindfully care for ourselves and stay healthy. Read more...

Sheilah Ledesma, LCSW


How do I know if my child has ADHD?
Does your child have difficulty following through with instructions or have trouble finishing their schoolwork? Learn more...

Heather Kuhl, Psy. D., LMFT
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