Child Psychologist

Don’t Wait Until Summer to Book Your Child’s Testing Appointment

Four Considerations When Scheduling Psychological Testing As parents, we’re always looking for ways to support and understand our children better, especially when it comes to their cognitive and emotional well-being. This winter is the perfect time to start thinking about scheduling testing services for this Spring or Summer. Here’s why: 1. Capitalizing on Current School…

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Animal-Assisted Therapy at home

Animal-Assisted Strategies at Home

Q: My son enjoys his therapy sessions with his therapist and her dog Winnie. Can we apply some of these Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) strategies at home with our dog? A: Certainly! Here are three ways Elsy Estrada, LMSW, recommends integrating Animal-Assisted Therapy techniques at home: Teaching Boundaries: You can use your dog, let’s call her…

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depressed freshman

Is My College Freshmen Depressed?

Q: Our oldest is in his first semester of college. In many ways, it appears to be, “So far, so good.” At least academically, that is. But we’re worried. He doesn’t seem to be making friends. When we ask him how things are going, he just talks about classes and band practice, which are “fine.”….

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Will My Girls Ever Be Close?

Q: I’m very close with my sister. I was sure my girls would be the same. Sadly, they’re not. It’s fighting, ignoring, and avoiding. My husband says not to sweat it, but I can’t help but wonder if they will ever be close. A: Your children’s relationship saddens you, but remember, sibling rapport is intricate…

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Summer Reading: You Can’t Make Me!

Q: I’m stressing about my child’s reading! He likes it when we read to him, but it’s such a battle to get him to sound out words or read independently. Do we give up at this point or continue to push him? School is starting in a few weeks and I feel like he’s behind….

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Camp, I’m not going back!

Q: My child came home from camp declaring, “I’m bored and have no friends!” Now she’s begging to stay home, but I’ve paid for the entire session and need camp for childcare. Help!” A: Our parenting psychologist, Dr. Jill Jacobson, recommends the following: First acknowledge your feelings so you can support your child most effectively….

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Mixed Black Racial Identity Issues for Gen Z’s and Beyond

It seems like there is no identity crisis quite like that of mixed black heritage in America. With differing views on how mixed-race Black people should self-identify, people often think of themselves as “too Black” or “not Black enough.” Take Barack Obama, for example; he is a mixed-race African American with a white mother and…

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The Correlation Between Marijuana and Educational Outcomes in Teens

As teen marijuana use is on the rise, parents all over the country are worried about how their teens’ marijuana use could impact their education. The human brain continues to develop until the age of 25, and research suggests using marijuana can interfere with this development, affecting how connections are formed in the brain. Studies…

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Who Benefits From Parent Coaching & Counseling?

There isn’t a one size fits all approach to parenting. We want to get to know you and learn about your family so we can work together to meet your parenting goals. Common parenting concerns that are brought to us include:  Difficult child behaviors  Sibling dynamics Parent-child conflict Separation anxiety Transition issues Problems at school…

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Seperation Anxiety

Why People Consider Parent Coaching and Counseling

Parents have the hardest job out there, yet there’s little (if any) training before we’re thrown into the thick of it! As your child grows and develops, the job constantly changes, which means the demands on you as a parent are ever-changing as well. Even if you are a reader, the book you read last…

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