by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 15, 2025 | Family Therapy
When Trust Is Broken Every family experiences conflict. But when harsh words, betrayal, or emotional neglect go unaddressed, they can break trust between parents and children—or between siblings. Without healing, this disconnection can grow into resentment, avoidance,...
by Crissy Himelstein | May 30, 2025 | Family Therapy
The Stress of Change Life transitions—such as divorce, blending families, a move, or a new sibling—can disrupt family routines and relationships. Even positive changes like a job promotion or a new school can cause stress. Family therapy helps families navigate these...
by Crissy Himelstein | May 15, 2025 | Family Therapy
Why Communication Breaks Down In many families, miscommunication is the root of ongoing conflict. Parents and children may feel unheard, misunderstood, or dismissed. Over time, these gaps create emotional distance and tension. Family therapy offers tools and...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jul 1, 2024 | Family Therapy
If you’re the parent of an adolescent, you might be wondering how to help them cope with the stress of getting older in a healthy way. Maybe your child is in middle school, and they’re worried about the transition to high school. Perhaps your child is currently in...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 25, 2024 | EMDR, Family Therapy
Perhaps you’ve heard of hypnosis before, and maybe you’ve even been hypnotized before. While learning about different approaches to therapy, you may have come across eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, often known simply as EMDR therapy, and thought that it...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jan 2, 2024 | Family Therapy, Parenting
Today, more and more teens are living with depression. There are many possible factors contributing to this rise in depression rates among teens. The COVID-19 pandemic left many teens isolated at home for months on end. Furthermore, the increased prevalence of...
