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,…
By Dominic Landini, L.M.S.W. Do you get home and the weight of everything just seems too much? Maybe you are struggling with your career or relationship. You might want to…
By Joel Davidson, L.P.C. One often hears about adolescents or young adults coming out as LGBTQ+ earlier in life. What about adults? Why do some adults come out as lesbian,…
By Melissa Katcher L.M.S.W. How often do we hear our kids, upset and frustrated, retort: “You don’t understand!” Most parents have heard this phrase at least once over the course…
By Laura Johnson-Hughes L.M.S.W. Are some days a rough start? Are you running late despite efforts? For many families, the morning transition is a challenging time that can lead to…
By Dominic Landini, L.M.S.W. Making sustainable changes in your life is a journey. It can be rewarding, taxing, and beautiful all at the same time. Some of life’s biggest payoffs…
By Hillary Hamilton, L.M.S.W. For many families, getting their child to go to school and stay there is a constant struggle. Attending school for some students feels never ending which…
By Jillian E. Gismondi MA LPC NCC 504 Plans, Individualized Education Plan, accommodations, special services- to many people, these words create anxiety, confusion and frustration. Many parents feel as though…
By Mira Friedman Lindquist, L.M.S.W. The fall brings many exciting changes as the days get shorter, the leaves begin to change, and a new school year begins. The fall is…
By Melissa Katcher, LMSW Life is busy in today’s world. In addition to school and work, we have endless opportunities for activities – from sports, clubs, and classes to parties,…
By Joel Davidson, M.A., L.P.C. One day, your child says to you, “Mom, Dad, I need to talk to you about something.” Understandably, that sentence could easily cause some concern…