Psychotherapy

What is Neurodiversity?

March 21, 2023

Mind & Body, Neurodiversity, Psychotherapy, Self-Care

by Danielle Taylor, PsyD In the 1990’s, Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, created the term neurodiversity to capture the notion that all brains are different, these differences make the human species more versatile and flexible, and these differences should be celebrated rather than labeled as deficits. Having people with different operating systems that guide how…

Not Everything Happens for a Reason: Kicking the Toxic Positivity Habit

January 19, 2023

Nicole Garcia

Boundaries, Communication, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self-Care

by Danielle Taylor, PsyD We’ve all had our loved ones share their stressful experiences with us. For many of us those moments can feel uncomfortable and challenging because we want to help them feel better. Maybe we aren’t sure what to say or to do so we might throw something rote out there like-”focus on…

Coping with Trauma & Holding Healthy Boundaries: Before, During & After the Holidays

December 13, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Boundaries, Communication, Coping, Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Self-Care, Trauma, Uncategorized

By Kailani Akana Murphy, LSW There’s no place like home for the holidays. Many people have loving memories from this time of year, but what if home doesn’t look like the Hallmark card your neighbor gave you or the latest Netflix movie that comes up trending on your recommended list? Though it can be a…

How to Identify & Cope with Negative, Intrusive Thoughts

November 17, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Self-Care

By Liza Ibrahim, LPC Our thoughts are not always within our control, and it’s natural for our brains to skew negative from time to time. However, for some individuals, negative and intrusive thoughts can become challenging over time. If you experience intrusive thoughts, it is important to remember that a thought has no significance in…

Is it Gaslighting or Another Form of Communication?

October 20, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Abuse, Communication, Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self-Care, Trauma

By Jennifer Pitman, LCSW The use of the term gaslighting has exploded in pop culture. At its core, gaslighting is a form of emotional and psychological abuse. It is a pattern of behavior in which the gaslighter has the intent to cause confusion, to force a person to question their own reality and ultimately to…

Surviving Perfectionism

September 22, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Self-Care

By Jennifer Pitman, LCSW Marcus is an incredibly intelligent 16 year old who attends a highly competitive school. He has always loved playing basketball, but now wants to quit despite his talent and love for the game. Always a very smart child, Marcus frequently delves into topics of interest to him, but when it comes…

The Art of Saying “No”

June 23, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Psychotherapy, Self-Care

by Beth Granet, PsyD Imagine this: you’ve returned home after work on a Friday evening after a long and exhausting week. Your friends, whom you have not seen in months, ask if you would like to join them for dinner. You have been looking forward to a quiet night at home all day and feel…

What about Medication?

May 23, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Self-Care, Uncategorized

by Beth Granet, PsyD Knowing how to ask for help with your own or your child’s mental well-being can be an intimidating process. With the recent challenges of adjusting to life following the height of a pandemic, many of us have had difficulty with navigating this transition. We may have started to feel unhappy, stressed…

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children

April 24, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Psychotherapy, Self-Care

By Viviana Villalobos, LPC Trauma affects a person’s outlook on life, how they view the world and, most importantly, how they view themselves. Reactions to trauma can affect our daily life and impact our ability to function and interactions with others. Understanding how trauma can impact children can help parents to better understand their child…

Is it Stress, Anxiety or Burnout?

March 14, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Self-Care

by Beth Granet, PsyD Over the last two years, it has been a common experience for us to acknowledge that we have all had to handle a bit of extra stress. This includes plans being changed or canceled, kids remaining home from school, fears of getting sick, and shifts in our day-to-day routines. Although we…

Psychotherapy

What is Neurodiversity?

Not Everything Happens for a Reason: Kicking the Toxic Positivity Habit

Coping with Trauma & Holding Healthy Boundaries: Before, During & After the Holidays

How to Identify & Cope with Negative, Intrusive Thoughts

Is it Gaslighting or Another Form of Communication?

Surviving Perfectionism

The Art of Saying “No”

What about Medication?

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children

Is it Stress, Anxiety or Burnout?

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