Many people go through life and don’t stop to observe what they are thinking and feeling until problems become so big that they interfere with day-to-day functioning and it is therefore necessary to think about. We see a wide variety of clients with different presenting issues. While no situation is exactly the same, I like to […]
When a child displays challenging behaviors, it can naturally be very overwhelming and frustrating for parents. Yet, by identifying and understanding the causes of the negative behaviors, parents can take action to resolve them or to prevent them from happening in the first place. Why A Child Might Act Out There are several reasons why […]
From their first day of life, children learn from the world around them. In fact, many of the lessons and skills learned in childhood set the foundation for who they will become as a future adult. However, parents often find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children navigate mental, emotional or behavioral […]
Welcome, Olesya! Thanks! Excited to be here. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m originally from Russia and came to the United States as a student about 18 years ago. Prior to earning my Master’s Degree from Lesley University and becoming a child, adolescent and adult therapist, I was an educator for about nine […]
There are some common things that I hear from clients in the therapy room that tend to contribute to the perpetuation of anxiety and depression, and I want to provide a little relief to those of you who struggle with anxiety or depressive symptoms, whether you are in therapy or not. Language is very important […]
No parent wants to admit that there’s something “different” about their child. It’s hard to get feedback from teachers that their child is not “cutting it” or even worse being disruptive in the classroom. Equally frustrating and overwhelming is not being able to manage their child’s behavior at home. Parents often take such feedback as […]