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 […]
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 […]
When confronted with a child’s challenging behavior, anxiety, or intense emotional responses, conscientious parents are often left wondering whether their child is experiencing just “normal growing pains” or something that requires a little more attention. For parents of children over the age of 5, what’s considered abnormal may be harder to distinguish. In the first […]
Individuals who work in the healthcare field do so for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is helping others. The responsibility that doctors, nurses and many others including mental health professionals take on is significant. In addition, the barriers to entry into these fields are fairly high, requiring at least a master’s […]
We live in a society that often values productivity over relationships, and this value is promoted at every level. You can see evidence of this in our education system, where making sure our children get good grades and test scores is frequently prioritized over promoting a love of learning. It’s no wonder that many of […]
Are you looking for a Nashville psychologist, counselor or therapist but don’t know where to start? Most people don’t seek out help when they are feeling great, so by the time they recognize the need for some support, they want it as quickly as possible. The best thing you can do is to act swiftly, […]