Our specialized trauma therapy team often recommend books to clients as they heal and recover from trauma. Books can be powerful tools for healing trauma because they offer knowledge, validation, and new perspectives that help individuals make sense of their...
By Dr. Erin Jacklin In my work as a psychologist I often get asked the question: Why does therapy heal? My answer is quite different that you might think. We all desire a witness, someone who sees us in a way that feels true, and accepts us as we are (even as we...
What things are worth going to therapy for? People come to therapy for all kinds of things. I’ve seen people who want to work through a significant event or trauma, like a car accident or assault, people who are going through a big life transition, like becoming a...
The holidays represent a magical time of year filled with family, traditions, gifts, and celebration. However, there can also be a lot of stress associated with the holidays, especially if you are trying to collaborate with a co-parent. It is important for your...
This time of year I often hear from parents that their child is struggling behaviorally after school. Oftentimes parents rely on screen time to give their child some down time after school. While this does keep a child quiet and entertained, it is not actually...