When our children are young, they come to us, it seems, innumerable times throughout the day wanting to share something with us. An idea they had, a discovery, questions about…
Into each life, a little rain must fall is a way of saying every one of us will experience sadness or depression in our lifetime. It is completely normal and…
Many people will face a mental health crisis at some point in their life. Perhaps it is the stress from a divorce, anxiety from a move, or grieving the loss…
There was a time parents wondered at what age they should have “the talk,” with their child. You know, the one about the birds and the bees. As society has…
Growing up is hard for just about every kid. But it can be particularly hard if you are LGBTQ+. School can be especially tricky to navigate, as these youths face…
It’s easy for adults to forget what adolescence was like. The frustrations of figuring out the sometimes-foreign world around us combined with the cocktail of raging hormones that set our…
If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know firsthand the name is apropos. Within seconds you can go from feeling quite well and “ordinary” to experiencing absolute dread and…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects millions of people from all walks of life in this country. If you or a loved one suffers from OCD, you know the symptoms typically include…
Psychotherapy can be a powerful vehicle for personal transformation. By speaking with a trained therapist in a safe and confidential environment, a person can explore their inner world and understand…
Each year in this country, millions of children are the victims of child abuse by parents, guardians, and other adults. Whether this abuse is physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional, it…