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Feeling Overwhelmed and Distracted? It Could Be ADHD

by Nicole Garcia, PhD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects people across the lifespan, from children in school to adults navigating work and daily responsibilities. At Evolve Psychological Services in Montclair, New Jersey, our comprehensive ADHD evaluations help clarify your challenges and guide meaningful support. Whether you’re a parent noticing early signs in your child, a teen…
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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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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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Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Potential through Neuropsychological Evaluation

by Nicole Garcia, PhD Neurodiversity embraces the rich spectrum of cognitive diversity present in the human population. It acknowledges and celebrates the inherent differences in the way individuals process information, communicate, and navigate the world. From distinct learning styles to varied emotional expressions, neurodiversity recognizes that each mind is unique, adding to the intricate spectrum…
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Finding the Right Academic Fit for Your Student

By Danielle Taylor, PsyD In NJ, students spend 180 days in school per year. A typical school day is 6-7 hours which means that students spend over 1,000 hours in school each year! This is why it is so important to ensure that you find an academic environment that is the right fit for your…
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Back to School Tips To Prepare For A Successful School Year

by Liza Ibrahim, LPC Summer is still in full swing with a few weeks left to enjoy the sun, family vacations, and the outdoors, but starting off a new school year can be stressful for both the student and parents. It can bring a mixture of emotions including anticipation, excitement, and worry. Every family can…
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Navigating Gender & Identity with your Kids

by Allison Dickens, LPC Happy Pride Month!  I hope all reading this have a joyful month full of celebration and self-exploration. As we come to the close of this important month, it’s important to remember that the conversation about gender and identity continues throughout the year.  As a parent, it is common to feel confused…
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SPACE Treatment: Helping your Child Overcome Anxious Emotions

By Allison Dickens, LPC Parenting, at the best of times, is hard work.  Parenting a child who struggles with anxious emotions can feel confusing, scary, and frustrating for all involved.  Further, as parents it is easy to feel that you are failing your anxious child by not responding appropriately to their emotional distress.  Traditionally, therapy…
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Understanding Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence: ADHD, Autism & Learning Differences

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…
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