It is that time of year again when kids (and adults) get excited about dressing up, trick-or-treating, and feeling scared or scaring others. And, why? All for the sake of fun! I confess, I love Halloween! It is one of those times when kids and adults get to be silly and dress up for no other reason than for the sole ...READ MORE »
As we know, many teenagers heading into college can become anxious and emotional. It seems to be a prime time of life for their developing brains to have some emotional hiccups. While most college-bound teens teenagers will only deal with mild to moderate transitional issues, some may experience significant and debilitating symptoms that require extensive interventions. As a psychotherapist in ...READ MORE »
For many children going through a divorce, they suddenly find their world in pieces, their foundation uprooted and their parents consumed by a tug of war. Divorce is not easy and co-parenting post-divorce is never simple and smooth. But the biggest indicator of successful divorce recovery for children is whether their parents can manage and minimize their conflicts AND ...READ MORE »
As a Couples & Family Therapist in Washington DC, I’ve been contemplating some of the negative messages that portray our sometimes complicated family relationships especially with our in-laws. We have movies titled, “Monster-In-Law” and enjoy hilarious depictions of how “when you marry your partner, you also marry their family.” I want to spin this negativism through a different lens. Specifically, ...READ MORE »