How to Help Your Child Through a Big Life Change or Transition
Moving, divorce, loss. A child and teen therapist reflects on what actually helps kids through big life changes, and why presence matters more than fixing it.
Is It ADHD or Anxiety? How Parents Can Tell the Difference
"Is it ADHD, or is it anxiety?" It's one of the most common questions parents bring into our office, and for good reason: the two can look nearly identical from the outside. In this post, we break down what's actually driving the behavior, share a real-world example of how the same fidgeting can point in two different directions, and walk through the questions worth asking yourself before your next appointment.
How to Set Boundaries With Kids at Home (Without the Yelling)
Setting limits doesn't have to mean yelling or a fight every time. A therapist breaks down the simple 3-step ACT method for setting boundaries with your child, calmly, firmly, and without the guilt.
How to Support Teens with Social Anxiety
Is your teen shutting down, avoiding friends, or freezing up in social situations? A teen therapist breaks down what social anxiety in teens really looks like, why silence doesn't mean nothing's working, and what actually helps.