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“Why do I feel this way?” There’s an answer — and a way through. Maybe you can’t sleep. Maybe you’re always braced for something bad.  Maybe you feel numb when you want to feel close to someone.  You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out — just the sense that something isn’t right. We’ll help […]

We all experience feelings of sadness and hopelessness from time to time depending on what is happening in our life. However, many of us may experience symptoms of a mental health condition known as depressive disorders. Depressive symptoms involve persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

What Is Depression? A Parent’s Guide Watching a child’s mood, energy, or behavior shift over time can be a major source of concern for a family. Whether it shows up as a persistent cloud of irritability, a sudden withdrawal from activities they used to love, or an ongoing struggle to find motivation for school, routine […]

What Is Anxiety? A Parent’s Guide Watching a child struggle with intense worries over everyday events can be incredibly stressful for a family. Whether it’s a sudden panic about being dropped off at school, a persistent dread of making a mistake on a worksheet, or freezing up before walking into a birthday party, routine moments […]

What is ADHD? A Parent’s Guide It can be incredibly exhausting to watch a bright, capable child struggle with things that seem like they should be simple—like getting dressed in the morning, finishing a basic worksheet, or listening to a single instruction without drifting away. When daily routines feel like an uphill battle and school […]

What Is Autism? A Parent’s Guide It can be deeply confusing to watch a child who is remarkably bright and capable in so many ways, yet completely falls apart over a minor change in plans, a specific sensory trigger, or an unwritten social rule. When daily life feels unpredictable and school feedback suggests your child […]

What is OCD? A Parent’s Guide Watching a child get trapped by repetitive routines, specific rules, or a constant need for reassurance can be incredibly confusing for a family. Whether it shows up as an intense distress if items aren’t arranged a certain way, an elaborate bedtime ritual that takes hours, or a persistent worry […]

Personality disorders are a group of disorders where a person’s ways of thinking, behaving and feeling interpersonally is rigid, inflexible and unhealthy.  The person has difficulty in accurately perceiving other people and relating to them effectively as well as managing their thoughts, feelings and behavior. Personality disorders are chronic conditions and show up early in […]

Humans were designed to be social creatures, so our relationships are important to our overall well-being. Of course, some relationships are more important than others, just as we feel closer to some people in our lives more than others. The quality of our relationships affects our mental and physical well-being. We all have experienced that […]

Losing someone important to us such as a parent, partner or friend is very difficult. Grief is a normal response to the loss of a loved one. And although such a response is normal, it’s not easy and we often need the support of other people to get us through such painful periods. We need […]

We spend most of our lives in school and our jobs. Even if we love our work, these situations can produce stressful moments and situations, often compounding the “regular” stress in our lives. Stress is common to human life, but sometimes the stress we experience in these settings can start to wear us down and […]

What is Dyslexia? A Parent’s Guide When a child struggles to keep up with reading, it is easy for anxiety to build at home. Parents often worry that a reading delay means their child is falling permanently behind or that they simply aren’t trying hard enough. If you have heard the word dyslexia raised by […]

What Is Dysgraphia? A Parent’s Guide When a child struggles to put their thoughts down on paper, writing time can quickly become a source of daily tears and frustration. Parents often worry when they see messy lettering, unfinished worksheets, or an intense resistance to simple writing tasks, wondering if their child is just being stubborn […]

What Is DCD / Dyspraxia? A Parent’s Guide Watching a child struggle with physical tasks that seem to come naturally to their peers can be a puzzling experience for a family. Whether it shows up as an ongoing battle to tie shoelaces, a tendency to drop objects frequently, or an exhausting effort just to sit […]

What Is Intellectual Developmental Disorder? A Parent’s Guide It can be incredibly stressful to notice that your child is taking much longer than other kids their age to pick up everyday skills. Whether it takes them a long time to learn how to dress themselves, follow a simple family routine, or understand basic concepts at […]

What Is Twice Exceptionality (2e)? A Parent’s Guide It is fascinating to watch a child who can talk circles around adults on complex topics or build highly intricate designs, yet hits a total wall when asked to write a single paragraph or keep track of their school shoes. When a child demonstrates advanced, high-level intelligence […]

Many people who see a psychologist don’t have a mental health diagnosis. The best way to know if we can help you is to contact us and ask. We are always happy to talk with potential clients and figure out if we can provide help before you book an appointment. We consult with clients on […]