Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) disorders involve compulsive behaviors that go far beyond occasional fidgeting. Two of the most common BFRBs are: Dermatillomania – Repeated skin picking that causes sores, scabs, or scarring Trichotillomania – Compulsive hair pulling from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other areas These conditions are often misunderstood; it’s not merely a habit […]
Addressing the Unique Challenges Teens Face Through Child and Adolescent Therapy
Adolescence is a period of growth, identity exploration, and emotional change. However, it’s also one of the phases of life that comes with the most challenges. If you or your child is overwhelmed by what’s going on right now, you’re in the right place. Child and adolescent therapy at our practice provides a safe environment […]
Encouraging Conversations About Mental Health Within the Family Unit
Talking openly about mental health with your family is not always easy. For many parents and children, these conversations feel uncomfortable or off-limits. Yet the research shows that families who create space for honest dialogue experience stronger emotional bonds and fewer conflicts. Family counseling is one way to develop healthier communication and normalize discussions around […]
Addressing Addiction Alongside Your Loved Ones Through Family Counseling
Substance use doesn’t just impact the person struggling with addiction—it affects everyone in their immediate circle. This is why families in cities across the country are turning to therapy to rebuild trust, communicate openly, and support recovery together. Family counseling creates a structured environment where each member can express their experiences, understand the nature of […]
Effective Communication Strategies for Families Facing Addiction
It’s important to help family members with their problems — after all, that’s what families are for, right? Undoubtedly, yes — but some burdens can be difficult to bear, even when helping someone you love the most. And no one knows this better than families facing addiction by one of its members. Even when you […]
The Impact of Estrangement on Mental Health
Have you limited your communication and interactions with a family member, or stopped them entirely? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by Psychology Today, over 25% of the U.S. population is currently estranged from a family member, and more than 43% have experienced family estrangement at some point during their lives. In […]
Family Issues Experienced by LGBTQ Individuals
Every family deals with challenges. But those families with either a parent or child who identifies as LGBTQ face particularly unique ones. Here are some of the most common challenges faced by LGBTQ families. Parental Rights When a married couple has a child, they automatically both become legal guardians of that child, right? This assumption […]
How Anger Affects the Family
As young people, we learn to interact with others based on how our family members interact with each other. Once these communication patterns become established in our young minds, it’s hard to change them as adults. This means that any relational patterns that include angry outbursts or aggressive behaviors are apt to appear in our […]
What is Emotional Incest?
Many of us grew up in households that were dysfunctional, where boundaries between parents and adults were blurred in unhealthy ways. Emotional incest is not of a sexual nature, but it does describe unhealthy emotional interactions between adults and children that are psychologically inappropriate. What this looks like in a real-life is a parent treating […]
How Narcissistic Parents Affect Mental Health in Children
For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow to reach their full potential. But some children have one or more parents who lack the right skills or behavior to allow their children […]