by Crissy Himelstein | Oct 8, 2025 | Child Therapy, Online Counseling
Starting counseling can be a big step for both children and parents. It’s a time of growth,healing, and new understanding but it can also bring uncertainty as your child begins thisprocess. Whether your child is struggling with big emotions, changes at home, or...
by Crissy Himelstein | Sep 30, 2025 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Play Therapy, Teen
If your preschooler is struggling with behavioral challenges, emotional outbursts, or adjusting to difficult life changes, you may have heard about child-centered play therapy. But why is this approach particularly effective for young children? The answer lies in how...
by Crissy Himelstein | May 15, 2025 | Child Therapy, Online Counseling
Generally speaking, most people have a working knowledge of trauma. We’ve all become more aware of this widespread issue and many of its causes and symptoms. Even so, there’s so much to learn. For example, there’s trauma, and then there’s complex trauma. Not all...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jul 8, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting
When children are upset, they instinctively seek reassurance from their parents. It’s normal for a child who has been physically or emotionally hurt to turn to their parents for comfort. When parents do not provide this comfort, it can be profoundly shocking for the...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 19, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
For young people, losing a loved one can be a particularly isolating experience. Perhaps you are the parent of an adolescent who has recently lost someone they loved. This could be another relative, a friend, or an important mentor or another adult in their life. If...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 11, 2024 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Trauma
If you grew up with highly critical parents, you might still hear their voices in your head every time you make a mistake. Maybe your parents held you to a high standard because they wanted you to learn the value of hard work and reach your full potential. But you...
