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 | Sep 30, 2025 | Parenting, Teen
Understanding the Emotional Rollercoaster Adolescence is a time of major transformation. Teens face academic stress, friendship shifts, family changes, and the pressure to figure out who they are. Emotional development during this time can feel overwhelming—for both...
by Crissy Himelstein | Jun 30, 2025 | Play Therapy
Why Children Struggle to Express Emotions Children don’t always have the vocabulary to describe how they’re feeling. When they’re overwhelmed, confused, or hurt, they may act out instead of opening up. Play therapy offers a safe, creative outlet that allows...
