Psychotherapy

How to Identify & Cope with Negative, Intrusive Thoughts

November 17, 2022

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…

What Is Your Love Language?

February 11, 2022

Nicole Garcia

Psychotherapy, Self-Care

By Liza Ibrahim, LPC Communication is a huge component of any relationship and there are so many ways in which we express ourselves, including emotionally, physically and so many others. The concept of “love languages,” as described by Gary Chapman in his book, “The Five Love Languages,” focuses on how we all have a personalized…

Honoring Those Who Have Passed as We Approach the New Year

December 9, 2021

Nicole Garcia

Psychotherapy, Self-Care

By Rebeca Alcantara, LAMFT The holidays are often characterized by joy and celebration. Family and friends make plans to gather together during the last weeks of the year. Missing our late loved ones may bring conflicting emotions when others expect us to be bursting with delight. The holidays are a time when we are even…

Managing Challenging Family Dynamics During the Holiday Season

November 18, 2021

Nicole Garcia

Psychotherapy, Self-Care

By Viviana Villalobos, LP As the holidays quickly approach some people look forward to spending time with loved ones, while others struggle with challenging family dynamics and the ever-evolving relationships with various family members. So, what can you do this holiday season to navigate this? Plenty. Put yourself in the driver’s seat You have the…