Autism Spectrum Disorder, or what most call Autism for short, is a complex and often misunderstood condition, and it's important to raise awareness about the symptoms and how they can manifest differently depending on many individualized factors such as age and gender. I’m going to focus strictly on symptoms of…

Welcome, fellow brainiacs! Are you ready for a ride into the neurodivergent world of ADHD? We are going to discuss what you may see differently in those who go through the world with ADHD. Because how many of you just thought someone was hyperactive? Don’t worry, me too until I…

Good parenting can mean different things to different people. When we become parents there isn't this manual that we all universally use to provide the best form of parenting. Because of that there are no set guidelines or rules for parenting. Parenting is a skill that is learned and developed…

Teenagers are anxious, now more than ever. Whether they call it “the scaries,” or you notice them avoiding school, or appearing anxious and on edge, you might be concerned that your teen is experiencing anxiety to the point that they are not able to do the things they normally do.…

The short answer to the topic question is kind.  Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is now considered a specifier in the DSM-5 of Recurrent Major Depression. It is not a diagnosis on its own and it requires the individual to have a regular temporal relationship between the onset of major…

Relationships play a part in our everyday reality. We have a relationship with our boss, colleagues, parents, friends, siblings and many more. Romantic relationships can often be a more difficult relationship to maintain because they are a mix of past experience and current expectations. They are a symbol of sacrifice…

As a clinician, I am always thankful and gratuitous to all the clients that allow me to walk alongside them through their therapeutic journey. The end result makes my job so fulfilling. Sometimes, the progress is so intense and profound that it teaches me something new about myself and perhaps…

What Can Happen As a parent, it can be so hard to find the right balance between the different needs of your children. When one child has significant struggles with mental health, or a medical condition, we can find our attention going to them more than the other(s) as we…

Addiction is the dark cloud that exists in the lives of many families and many individuals. According to the “National Survey on Drugs and Health: 2019,” about 19.3 million Americans had a substance use disorder and of those 19.3 million 39% accounts for individuals ages 18 and 25. The types…

Family is the mold that shapes the way we feel and perceive the world. Family affects how we react to conflict and how we cope with the hardships that come our way. As a clinician, I often find that the client’s I see have had the misfortune of being raised…