You Can’t Drink From an Empty CupMar 04, 2019Written by: Lindsay Waxler, LGSW For many of us, life has become a competition of who can work harder, earn more, parent more vigilantly, and achieve as much as possible from one day to the next.Continue reading →
A Tool for Change: The Teachability IndexFeb 07, 2019Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, LGSW In my life outside of being a therapist, I teach yoga, and in that role, I sometimes get to participate in professional development with my fellow teachers. Continue reading →
Happy Holidays!Dec 19, 2018We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. Don't forget to take a moment and enjoy the people around you.Continue reading →
Fall AllergiesOct 31, 2018Written by: Elizabeth Dolan, LCPC A staggering report by the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology states that Asthma affects more than 24 million people in the U.S., of which are 6 million children.Continue reading →
Child Mental Health OptionsJul 26, 2018Written by Elizabeth Dolan, Counselor Families seeking help are often not familiar with the resources that can be provided unless they have gone through this type of experience in the past.Continue reading →
It Is a Joy to Be Hidden and a Disaster Not to Be Found. – D.W. WinnicottJun 14, 2018Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, LGSW D.W. Winnicott was one of the first psychoanalysts who focused his work on children and the parent-child relationship, and I have really admired his work since being introduced to his writing in graduate school.Continue reading →
Tips for a Rainy DayJun 07, 2018Written by: Lauren Barris, LCSW-C It’s no secret that what the weather is doing – whether it’s sunshiny or raining cats and dogs – can have a BIG impact on our daily mood. And lately, it seems like we’ve been getting a lot more rainy days than sunny ones.Continue reading →
Technology and Mental Health: Add These Apps to Your ToolkitMay 21, 2018Written By: Emma Ur, Administrative Assistant We are lucky enough to live in a time with technological advances happening every day – from smaller creations that add convenience to our everyday lives, to monumental discoveries in the medical field...Continue reading →
Termination in TherapyMay 10, 2018Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, A.M., LGSW How do I know when I’m ‘done’ with therapy? Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to help my clients know when they are ‘done’ with therapy.Continue reading →
What’s the Big Deal With Mindfulness?May 03, 2018Written by: Lauren Barris, LCSW-C Mindfulness: Paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment. That’s it. Simple enough, right?Continue reading →
The Problem With Stories: Cognitive FusionMar 15, 2018Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, LGSW We need to tell our stories for so many reasons: to make sense of our experiences, to create meaning, to experience a sense of cohesion within ourselves, and, sometimes, to speak the unspeakable.Continue reading →
The Power of WordsMar 05, 2018Written By: Lauren Barris, LCSW-C Ever wonder why “just talking” about your problems can sometimes make you feel significantly better?Continue reading →
Please Note: The Following Post Relates to Recent Events in FloridaFeb 22, 2018Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, LGSW In the days following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, many people I work with have talked with me about the impact that this horrific event had on their sense of safety...Continue reading →
Setting Yourself Up for HappinessFeb 20, 2018Written by: Valerie Middleton, FNP Many times patients will ask me what else they can do to feel better besides the medications they take.Continue reading →
Wise Mind: The Elusive State of Mind That I Still Struggle to FindFeb 12, 2018Written By: Lauren Barris, LCSW-C Recently, I found myself faced with an incredibly painful and difficult decision. I was given a choice to make that would impact my life as well as another’s.Continue reading →
You Are Enough: A Mantra for Your DayFeb 01, 2018Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, LGSW I’m so often struck by the courage that people bring with them into the therapy room.Continue reading →
The Power of Social MediaJan 29, 2018Written by: Valerie Middleton, FNP I stumbled upon a new show the other day on A&E called “Undercover High”. The premise is that they place young adults in their twenties in to a high school and record their experiences.Continue reading →
Abuse and Self-blame: It's ComplicatedJan 18, 2018Written By: Lauren Barris, LCSW-C I often have clients come to me expressing frustration and confusion about the ways they have been treated in their life.Continue reading →
The Power of Movement: Exploring Yoga MudrasJan 12, 2018Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, LGSW I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again: Yoga and movement help us to practice in our bodies whatever it is that we need to practice in our lives.Continue reading →
New Year, New YouJan 04, 2018Written by: Valerie Middleton, FNP As we welcome in another new year many of us like to look at ourselves and decide on new directions and new resolutions.Continue reading →
Home for the Holidays: Help!Dec 23, 2017Written By: Lauren Barris, LCSW-C Holidays got you stressed? Too much family time for your liking?Continue reading →
Happy HolidaysDec 20, 2017Written by: Christina Allen, Administrative Manager/Certified Life Coach As the holiday season is in full swing, it’s so easy to get wrapped up in all the chaos.Continue reading →
Mind, Body, YogaNov 29, 2017Written by: Sonia Heidenreich, LGSW As most of my clients already know, I also work as a yoga teacher when I’m not here being a therapist.Continue reading →
The Importance of Family MealsNov 20, 2017Written by: Valerie Middleton, FNP As we approach Thanksgiving it has me thinking about family time and meals. We often go out of our way to spend time with family and sit down to our Thanksgiving meal.Continue reading →
Why Your Questionable Habits Actually Make Sense: A Quick and Painless ExplanationNov 20, 2017Written by: Lauren Barris, LCSW-C Every day, I have the privilege of working with people who are brave enough, insightful enough, and motivated enough to walk through my door and tell me they want to work on themselves.Continue reading →
From Sonia - On FearOct 31, 2017It seems to me that everyone these past few weeks is talking about their relationship to fear.Continue reading →