By Sushi Frausto, M.A. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #101031) During this time of at-home learning, parents supporting children with ADHD may struggle to keep up with their kids’ energy […]
—Melissa Johnson, PhD Psychologist, CEO of the Institute for Girls’ Development What are your teens doing to de-stress and stay energized during this challenging time? Moving our bodies, stretching, challenging […]
by Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D. “Don’t trust your fears. They don’t know how strong you really are.” ~ Dr. Kate Truitt Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who […]
By Paige Howard, MS, AMFT, APCC and Sushi Frausto, LMFT When in Doubt, Let Them Play It Out! Play is a safe and familiar way kids communicate what they’re thinking […]
by Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D. Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere….– Jennifer Paine Welwood As I reflect on what Mental Health Awareness Month means in this COVID-19 year, […]
by Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D. “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.” ~Mary Anne […]
By Sushi Frausto, LMFT Boredom is a natural, common, and unavoidable feeling. Throughout life, we will all be faced with moments of complete and utter boredom. Children may experience boredom as […]
By our Family Therapy and Parent Coaching Team “If only there was a universal rule book I could follow!” So often we hear this wish from parents. Expecting the Unexpected Parenting […]
By Brittany Fella, MALicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 92791) We love working with teens – in both individual and family online therapy. But how do you decide if individual or family therapy […]
by Melissa J. Johnson, Ph.D. “There are no promises. Look deeply at joy and sorrow, at laughing and crying, at hoping and fearing, at all that lives and dies. What […]