by Crissy Himelstein | Sep 26, 2023 | Teen, Teen Counseling, Teen Therapy
Today, lots of young people are struggling with depression. Children, school-age kids, and teenagers are all vulnerable to mental health troubles. Now, it seems that these problems are more prevalent than ever. Many adolescents are dealing with depression for a myriad...
by Crissy Himelstein | Sep 25, 2023 | Teen, Teen Counseling, Teen Therapy
Your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Perhaps you were the one who suggested having them evaluated. Alternatively, maybe a teacher was the first to notice their symptoms. Either way, you’re glad that you finally understand why they’ve been dealing with...
by Crissy Himelstein | Sep 11, 2023 | Teen, Teen Counseling, Teen Therapy
Maybe you can’t help but tap your foot every time you’re sitting down, whether you’re at work, in a classroom, or in the passenger seat of someone’s car. Or perhaps you’re constantly biting your nails. You might have a habit of picking at your skin when you feel...
by Crissy Himelstein | Sep 6, 2023 | Teen, Teen Counseling, Teen Therapy
If you have ADHD, you might struggle with academics. Not everyone with ADHD has trouble in school, but for many young people, slipping grades or behavioral issues in the classroom are the first warning signs of this disorder. But having ADHD is not an indicator of...
by Crissy Himelstein | Aug 29, 2023 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Teen, Teen Counseling, Teen Therapy
Maybe you’re raising a teen. Or perhaps you have younger siblings, nieces, or nephews who are entering their teen years, and you’re wondering how you can help prepare them for adulthood. Accepting more responsibility for chores and household errands can be valuable...
by Casey Reynolds-Purcell | Aug 25, 2023 | Child Therapy, Parenting, Teen, Teen Counseling, Teen Therapy
Parents often ask how to help their children when they are having big emotions. The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D perfectly explains the neurobiology of children’s developing brains and how it affects children’s...
