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Halloween to New Year’s:  Surviving Sugar Season with Sanity

by Jennifer Pitman, LCSW Halloween is swiftly approaching. It is a holiday full of joy and terror. Not the terror of ghosts and goblins, but the terror all parents feel around managing the pillowcases full of candy that come storming into our homes every year. Our children are so excited and we don’t want to…
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Parenting Under Pressure: Staying Connected When the School Year Starts

By Nicole Garcia, PhD As summer gives way to the school year, many families find themselves swept into a whirlwind of new schedules, homework demands, and the emotional ups and downs that accompany this busy season. While children adjust to classrooms and activities, parents are balancing work, household responsibilities, and never-ending to-do lists. That combination…
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When the Cap Comes Off: What Comes Next for You & Your Teen

by Allison Dickens, LPC, LCADC As the school year comes to a close, we should take the time to acknowledge the successes and progress of the students closest to us.  Whether they be our own children, or beloved family members, friends, or members of our community, it is so important to recognize the hard work…
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From Endurance to Empowerment:  Reclaiming Mental Health in AANHPI Families

by Kailani Akana Murphy, LCSW May carries many meanings. It is recognized as both Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, two important designations that are rarely spoken about in tandem. In many AANHPI households, emotional struggles are often met with silence, shaped by cultural expectations to…
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Could It Be ADHD? What to Look For & How to Get Help

by Liza Ibrahim, LPC Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to focus, regulate impulses, and manage energy levels. ADHD is more than just occasional distractibility or restlessness, it’s a condition that can significantly interfere with functioning at school, work, in relationships, and day-to-day life. Symptoms often begin in childhood…
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Creating a Safe Space: Recognizing Bullying and Helping Kids Thrive

by Allison Dickens, LPC, LCADC Happy Women’s Month!  Let this be a time to affirm, support, and recognize the important women in our lives and in our world.  Please take the time to celebrate the women in your life who uplift, inspire, and change our world every day. It’s also a time to reflect on…
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Heartbreak & Intimate Partner Violence

by Caroline Camarena, LSW February is widely recognized as a month dedicated to love and kindness, with Valentine’s Day serving as a reminder of the importance of connection and compassion. However, for many individuals, relationships are not a source of love and security but rather a place of fear and harm. Intimate partner violence (IPV)…
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From Trauma to Triumph: How Brainspotting Can Help You Heal and Grow

By Nicole Garcia, PhD As we celebrate Mental Wellness Month and the start of the new year, it’s the perfect time to explore innovative approaches to mental health care. At our practice, we are passionate about offering cutting-edge treatments that help children, teens, and adults overcome life’s challenges. One such approach is Brainspotting, a powerful…
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Codependency Follows Us Home for the Holidays

By Jennifer Pitman, LCSW Joy to the world, the holiday season is upon us! It is a time to rejoice, focus on giving to others and relish the time spent with friends, family and loved ones. At least that’s what Christmas songs and Hallmark movies say. But for many of us this is anything but…
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