Anxiety is one of the most common emotional difficulties that children and adolescents face. The presentation of symptoms could look very different depending on the child; therefore, parents may not always notice or understand their child’s behaviors or emotional states. Children and adolescents experiencing anxiety may also be misunderstood in the school environment due to...
Social Media and Teen Psychology
The majority of people in this country have some sort of social media account. Initially, social media was developed for individuals to stay in touch and interact with friends. Then it became a community for many where people began making connections with others based on interests and locations. Additionally, businesses began using social media as...
Holiday Blues
Have you ever felt sad or blue during the Holidays? Is this a pattern you’ve noticed? Have you wondered why you feel this way? Does the thought of the holidays stress you out? You are not alone. Many people experience some level of holiday blues. Holiday blues start around November or December and begin to...
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between you and your psychologist to get to the core of deep-seated issues to produce change. Change comes about by identifying irrational beliefs and correcting them, causing a shift in thinking, thus a shift in emotions and behaviors. The psychologist will guide you through the process. It is an opportunity...
Depression
Do you ever feel lonely when you are surrounded by people? Is it difficult for you to connect with others? Have you noticed a loss of pleasure in activities? Are you avoiding activities with others creating an exacerbated sense of isolation? These are some of the signs of depression. Depression is different for everyone even...
Stress Post Pandemic and Returning to Normal
As humans, we tend to experience stress often in our daily lives. Oftentimes, we tend to cope well with small daily stressors. However, certain unexpected situations may cause our stress levels to skyrocket. The pandemic was an unexpected crisis that we experienced together as a nation. Many individuals experienced significant stress related to their health,...