Summer time brings with it several activities for kids to take part in. With so much free time, kids normally go all out during the summer heat and often need to be calmed down. As important as ...read more
Update on Office “Mov’n on up to the East Side”
I have to admit, I feel like the Jefferson’s “mov’n on up to the East side” as we move back into our office after two grueling months of waiting and re-construction. As most of you know, one March ...read more
Do Brain Waves Affect Behavior?
We offer a brain-based approach to mental health because yes, to answer the question, your brain activity is very much a part of your mental health. Our neurofeedback treatment program starts with ...read more
3 Natural Ways to Help Your Child’s ADHD
It is estimated that ADHD affects roughly 9% of American children between the ages of 13 and 18. ADHD can make ordinary childhood activities like going to school and being part of a sport’s team ...read more
5 Reasons Why Parents Don’t Discuss Child Sexual Abuse
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18, and 44% of rape victims are under age 18. Sadly, but not surprisingly, ...read more
4 Tips for Raising Healthy Eaters
You know that good nutrition is important for your child’s physical health. But did you know it’s also critical for their mental health as well? Hippocrates, the father of medicine said, "Let food be ...read more
What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a ...read more
How To Lessen Your Teen’s Back-to-School Stress
It’s almost fall, which means store shelves are stocked with low-priced notebooks and markers and glue. Teenagers are heading off to start a new school year and for many, it's a time of excitement as ...read more
How to Begin Healing After Personal Trauma
No one is ever prepared for a tragedy. In fact, most of us go through our lives believing that tragedies happen to other people. When people do experience a distressing or life-threatening event, ...read more
Why EMDR Is Effective in Treating Trauma
You may have heard of EMDR, but what is it? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic protocol used in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma. It has been widely ...read more
How to Tell if Your Child Has Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Almost every child displays defiant behavior from time to time, but there are some children who display it more often and to a higher degree than others. It’s possible that these children have a ...read more
What Is Family Therapy and What Is It For?
Family therapy is a type of counseling that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. Sessions are typically led by either a clinical social worker, psychologist, or licensed ...read more