Therapy & Mental Health Blog - Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates

General, Teen Therapy

Role of Therapist in Adolescence: Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide to the role of therapists in adolescence, therapy types, key responsibilities, challenges, and benefits for teens and families.

A teenager interacting with her therpiast during a teen therapy session. The office is warm and inviting.
Teen Therapy

Therapy for Teens: Everything You Need to Know

Comprehensive guide to therapy for teens, types of therapy, what sessions involve, benefits, choosing the right therapist, and key concerns for families.

Codependency, General, Relationships, Toxic Relationship

What Is Codependency? Complete Expert Breakdown

What is codependency? This comprehensive guide covers symptoms, types, causes, effects on relationships, and how to seek help for codependency.

grief
Depression, Loneliness

Recognizing the Signs of Depression and When to Seek Help

Depression is more than occasional sadness. This condition can affect every area of life, from relationships to work and your daily routine. Recognizing the signs early is key to getting…
Mental Health, OCD, Therapy

Managing OCD in Daily Life: Practical Strategies to Reduce Compulsions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel impossible to control. While medication and therapy are the most effective forms of treatment, you may not have access…
Anxiety Archives

Coping With Panic Attacks: Grounding Techniques That Really Work

Panic attacks often strike without warning, sending someone with an anxiety disorder spiraling into a negative place. Symptoms include a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a sense of…
Guidance for Those Diagnosed With ADHD Late in Life
ADHD Archive, Neurodivergent, Therapy

So, You’re Neurodivergent: Guidance for Those Diagnosed With ADHD Late in Life

Being diagnosed with ADHD later in life can be a profoundly emotional experience. On the one hand, this diagnosis explains a lifetime of challenges that once felt like personal failings—things…
Therapy

Individual Therapy: How One-on-One Counseling Supports Healing

Have you thought about attending therapy, but were worried about being judged? Maybe you’re picturing a group setting with everyone taking turns, like you’ve seen in movies. It doesn’t have…
Family

Addressing the Unique Challenges Teens Face Through Child and Adolescent Therapy

Adolescence is a period of growth, identity exploration, and emotional change. However, it’s also one of the phases of life that comes with the most challenges. If you or your…
Life Transitions: Finding Support During Change
Life Transitions, Mental Health, Stress, Work-Life Balance

Life Transitions Therapy: Turning to a Therapist in Times of Uncertainty

Life transitions, like career changes, moving to a new city, becoming a parent, or adjusting after divorce, are an inevitable part of growth. However, they often come with stress and…
Grief

Grief Support Group

In-Person Grief Group – 7 week Session New Group begins October 9th 2025 – RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED – Don’t miss out.  Are you grieving the loss…
Toxic Relationship

6 Signs You May Be in an Abusive Relationship

Abuse in relationships often begins as a whisper before growing to a roar. Over time, control, fear, and emotional harm escalate, leaving individuals unsure if what they’re experiencing is abuse.…