Dr Stephen Oreski & Associates

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LGBTQ

How to Come Out as LGBTQA

Most of us had a childhood filled with both subtle and overt lessons of how people and things “should” be. Our family, culture, and society expect us to fit into…
Marriage certificate being cut with scissors, accompanied by rose petals, symbolizing divorce and relationship separation, relevant to family therapy and counseling services.
Couples/Marriage, Family Therapy, Separation/Divorce

Knowing When to End the Relationship

Knowing when to end a relationship is important. Relationships can enrich our lives, but they can also cause damage. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or significant other, any relationship…
Hands of a couple holding each other in a natural setting, symbolizing love and support in LGBTQ relationships.
LGBTQ

Sexual Orientation -The “Q” in LGBTQA?

The study of sexual orientation has been quite a controversial area of psychology, and one that continues to raise numerous questions: What makes a person identify as gay, and what…
mental health
Anxiety Archives, Depression

Mental Health Habits for 2021

We live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose weight. People join gyms,…
Life Transitions
Couples/Marriage, Divorce, Family Therapy, General, Stress, Telehealth

Navigate Challenging Life Transitions

When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As…
Couples/Marriage, Divorce, Family Therapy, Separation/Divorce

Divorce Therapy

When we say the words, “I do,” we never imagine that one day those words will turn into, “It’s over.” But the statistics point to the fact that many marriages…
Abuse/Neglect Archives, Anxiety Archives, General, Trauma / PTSD

How Divorce Therapy Helps You Heal and Move Forward

You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who…
Family Therapy

4 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Family Therapist

Seeking the guidance of a family therapist is a wonderful way to fix your family’s communication problems and start the process of healing. But selecting a family therapist can be…
Children

Teach Young Children Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your…
family counseling
Family Therapy, General, Parenting

The Benefits of Family Counseling?

The benefits of family counseling. Does your family love and support one another unconditionally? Do you have fun together? Do you find talking with your spouse and children is easy…