“There is love in holding and there is love in letting go.” ― Elizabeth Berg, The Year of Pleasures Separation anxiety occurs when someone experiences disruptive symptoms as a result of separation from a particular person, place, or thing. We often think of it as exclusively a problem of childhood. And although it most often […]
READ MOREWhat is Infant Mental Health and why does an infant need therapy? Infant mental health focuses on the relationship and connection between the infant and all caregivers. Geared for children from birth to age 5, Infant Mental Health provides parents with a combination of education on their child’s unique needs and helps parents process their […]
READ MORE“The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.” – Steve Jobs Think about the term tween. It means not quite a child, not quite a teen. The very name implies confusion about their place in society. If we don’t even know where they fit in what must they be […]
READ MOREAs a parent I know that you may be concerned about what to expect when bringing your child to therapy. I have been working with children and their families in Central Florida since 1999. My experience has provided me with the opportunity to work with kids from birth on up. As a Licensed Marriage and […]
READ MORE“Play is the work of the child” -Maria Montessori The concept of play therapy is often confusing to parents. We don’t usually associate playing with something therapeutic. After all, play is something we do for fun. It is not unreasonable for anyone to wonder how playing can help someone address their issues. In fact, it […]
READ MOREPeople take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Often times when concerned parents bring their teenager in for counseling they can easily recite the long list of what is “wrong” with their child. They can also give me […]
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