Adult Counseling
I’ve Tried Everything: Can meds help me get out of this funk?
Q: I’ve been in a funk for months, and it’s not getting better in spite of my efforts to pull out of it. I am considering talking with someone about getting on something to help me pull out of this, but I don’t want to be on it long-term. A: What you’re describing is more…
Step Outside for Your Mental Health
When my husband and I need to reset, we pack up our camper and head to the mountains, Riley, our Lab mix, curled up in the back seat. One of our favorite places is Watkins Glen State Park in New York, where waterfalls tumble down mossy cliffs, and the scent of wet stone and pine…
How Dr. Megan Burleson Helps People With ADHD Navigate College, Work, and Life More Successfully
Life as a teen, college student, or young professional can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re living with ADHD. Juggling assignments, jobs, friendships, and personal goals requires strong executive functioning skills—things like planning, organization, time management, and emotional regulation. When ADHD makes those skills harder to access, it can feel like you’re constantly climbing uphill while…
Helping Parents Navigate the Challenges of Raising Kids Today
Parenting has always come with challenges, but raising children in today’s world can feel overwhelming. Between the pressures of social media, the prevalence of substances like marijuana and alcohol, and the constant stream of conflicting parenting advice, it’s no wonder that so many parents feel anxious, uncertain, and even self-critical. In fact, if you asked…
Fall Is the Season to Put Yourself Back on the List
When the air turns crisp and the evenings come sooner, many of us naturally shift toward small comforts—hot cocoa, a cozy blanket, maybe a fire in the fireplace. These rituals matter. They help us slow down and savor the season. But sometimes, as nourishing as they feel, they aren’t enough to refill our cups. For…
Advice Column: Why are people so unfriendly lately?
Question: I have always been the type to wave and say “hi” when I pass people in the neighborhood. Lately, though, I’ve noticed more and more people stare ahead or even look annoyed when I greet them. It makes me wonder if friendliness is going out of style. Why is this happening, and how can…
Advice Column: Why are people so mean on the internet?
Question: I’ve always been a positive, happy-go-lucky, encouraging person, but online, it feels like no good deed goes unpunished. When I leave supportive or helpful comments in professional Facebook groups, I sometimes get criticized, or even mocked, for little things like a typo. Why are people so negative online, and how can I stop taking…
Why We Take Our Time With Intake at Kentlands Psychotherapy
At Kentlands Psychotherapy, we believe the very first step in therapy—the intake process—sets the tone for everything that follows. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic alliance, the relationship between therapist and client, is the single strongest predictor of success in therapy, even more than the type of therapy used. That’s why we…
Advice Column: Should I be protesting more?
Q: Last weekend was the No Kings March. I wanted to go. I have deep concerns about the actions our government is taking and the impact those choices will have on us all. Speaking up is essential, and I know that “if not me, then who, if not now, then when?” But between my kids’…
Advice Column: Keeping my friend’s Wegovy secret
Q: My friend Stacy privately told me she’s taking Wegovy for weight loss. Another friend, Kate, recently expressed concern about Stacy’s rapid weight loss and asked if I knew what was going on. Kate seemed genuinely worried that something might be medically wrong (perhaps an illness or eating disorder?). I want to reassure her that Stacy is okay,…
It's not an easy time to be a kid. Perhaps it never is, but now it's especially true. Let us help you understand and support your child's needs.
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