Child Therapy

Back To School Anxiety? Tips For Parents To Support Your Children

Back To School Anxiety? Tips For Parents To Support Your Children

As we approach the start of a new school year, it is not uncommon for children to experience a surge of anxiety. The transition from the relaxed days of summer to the structured routine of school can be overwhelming and stressful. As parents, it is crucial for us to provide the support and guidance our children need to navigate these emotions.

Anxiety in Teens—Here's How To Help Teenagers with Anxiety!

Anxiety in Teens—Here's How To Help Teenagers with Anxiety!

Now, while anxiety and stress are a normal part of growing up and a normal reaction to the stress that teens can experience, the feelings of anxiety for many teens can go well beyond the typical symptoms. When teen’s become overwhelmed and anxious it can begin to negatively affect their friendships, family relationships, participation in school, extracurricular activities, their school work and ultimately interfere with normal daily living. So, what can you actually do for your anxious teen? How can you help a teenager with anxiety in 2023?

Back-To-School Transition Tips For Your Child

Back-To-School Transition Tips For Your Child

It is not always an easy task for your child to return to school after a fun-filled summer break. The transition and routine changes again and it can be tough on children and the family itself to get into the swing of a new routine. Returning back to school, means anxiety will be present for both you and your child. And listen…this is completely natural. Lots of change is happening, as there are new routines, new peers, teachers…and maybe even a new school! So, it is okay in that moment for you and your child to feel anxious and maybe a bit overwhelmed.

Setting Boundaries with Your Child in 5 Simple Steps

Setting Boundaries with Your Child in 5 Simple Steps

Are you unsure if and how to set boundaries with your child? Without rules and limits, children feel out of control. Children need clear boundaries to feel safe and secure. Here are 5 simple steps to setting boundaries with your child…

What to Expect in Child Therapy

What to Expect in Child Therapy

Is your child experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you noticing challenging behaviors in your child and you are not sure what to do? Does your child shut down when you ask them what’s wrong? Child therapy can be a helpful space for kids to explore their feelings safely and process their needs, learning how to better communicate with you and how you can foster a secure parent-child attachment. Here is more of what to expect when you bring your child in for therapy.

Coping with Anxiety and Stress as a LGBTQ+ Teen

Coping with Anxiety and Stress as a LGBTQ+ Teen

Here are some tips for LGBTQ+ Teens to Cope with Anxiety and Stress in 2021…

Words From a Fellow Parent by Tiffany Spilove, LMFT

Words From a Fellow Parent by Tiffany Spilove, LMFT

Do you ever find yourself wanting parenting help? Supportive, affirmative but clear and concise “how-to’s” on how to be the best parent to your child? Do you worry that if you don’t get some kind of support, that you’ll screw your kid up? I know I certainly do.