The holidays are just around the corner and you are starting to feel anxious. You feel sad and you’re not sure why, trouble sleeping and feeling unmotivated has begun to be your norm. You noticed that you’re not feeling like yourself and you would prefer to be alone. Dealing with…
Do you wonder if your teen is struggling with their self-esteem? You notice that they may be worried about what their peers think about them, the way they are presenting on social media, or an overall increase in nervousness. As a parent, you start to wonder if it’s anxiety they’re…
How many times have you heard your child say, “I don’t want to go to school”? I’m sure this is a phrase that, as a parent, you have heard multiple times. It’s incredibly normal for a teenager to complain about going to school every now and then, sometimes even resisting…
Anorexia and bulimia are commonly the first terms we think about when we hear “eating disorder.” However, there are other food-related challenges that can be associated with anxiety symptoms. Some examples being binge eating disorder, rumination disorder, orthorexia, and compulsive exercise. As a practice, we are seeing an increase in…
You’re not sure what to expect your first session? I get it! There 5 things you can expect during your first session. 1. Meeting your therapist! Introductions and being provided with information into your therapist professional background. 2. Overview of consents. At OTNC it is paramount to us that you…
Do you struggle with a low opinion of yourself? Do you consistently believe that you might be an underachiever and not worthy of compliments or praise? If you answered yes to either one, you may be suffering from low self-esteem. Self-esteem is essentially how you think about yourself or your…
Teen Dating Violence: What is it? How can I see the signs? Dating violence does not discriminate by age. Teenagers are engaging in relationships that are as serious and intimate as adults do. If they can have this type of a relationship at this age, then it is also…
Is your teen struggle when it’s time to settle in for the night and head to bed? They aren’t alone. Many teens struggle with winding down when it’s bedtime. This can prevent them from getting the 8-10 hours of sleep that is needed for their brain development. This can lead…
You have decided to take the big step and support your teen in attending therapy. First off, this reveals your teen’s courage and strength to reach out for support and your love for your child to assist in that connection. That is the hardest step that many struggle to take.…
Relationships are tough when you’re a teenager. I don’t just mean romantic relationships. I also mean relationships with friends. After the pandemic, making friends has become even more difficult as the majority of 2020 and 2021 was spent behind a screen. Many of the teenage clients I have seen in…
