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By: Madison Vandyke MSW, LMSW Back to school time is upon us and with that can come a range of feelings for parents and children. While some students might be…

By: Shayna Hillenberg, MSW, LMSW What Is a Therapy Dog? A therapy dog is a specially trained animal that provides comfort, support, and affection to people in various settings such…

By: Dominic Landini MSW, LMSW When we’re anxious, bored, or uncomfortable, reaching for our phone is almost automatic. Social media, videos, and games give instant relief—but at a cost. Over…

By: Brittany Kochajda, MSW, LMSW As a child and family therapist, I’m often asked questions like: “Is my child just coming to therapy to play?” “How is playing going to…

By: Jess Xerri MSW, LLMSW What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surroundings in the moment without…

By: Dominic Landini MSW, LMSW As we turn the calendar to 2025, it is human nature to reflect on goals for the upcoming year. Yet, making lasting changes can be…

By: Mira Friedman-Lindquist MSW, LMSW Sibling conflict is a normal part of growing up in a family. From small disagreements to larger arguments that may escalate into yelling or even…

By: Julia Dudewicz MA, LPC What Is Trauma? Trauma refers to experiences that cause intense feelings of fear for a person’s physical, emotional, or psychological safety. People may experience trauma…

By: Sara Weinfeld MSW, LMSW Have you ever lost your keys and been frustrated that you can’t find them? You look all over the house and can’t remember where you…

By: Dominic Landini LMSW Technology is a hot topic for client’s in therapy as of late. When it comes up in session it is normally an adult talking about always…

By: Shayna Hillenberg, LLMSW What does it mean to be neurodivergent?  All brains are wired differently. According to Judy Singer, neurodiversity refers “to the diversity of all people in the…

By Julie Ponce MSW LMSW How does EMDR work? Imagine our mind as a garden, with a variety of plants that represent your memories, experiences, and emotions. Within those plants,…