Your Adult Child Has Gone No-Contact: Now What?
A Case of No Contact Yvette’s daughter, Gabriela, used to call her non-stop. Recently, Yvette sensed her daughter pulling away. When she brought this up with Gabriela, her daughter pushed back, sharing that she had been processing some hurtful things...Continue reading→
Orthorexia
When Healthy Eating Stops Being Healthy You start by wanting to eat cleaner. Maybe you cut back on processed foods, start reading labels, or try to be more mindful about what you’re putting into your body. At first, it feels...Continue reading→
AI Therapy: What You Need to Know
About AI Therapy Millions of adolescents and adults are turning to AI therapists to navigate stressors, cope with concerns, and address mental health symptoms. Whether they’re using large language models (LLMs) (e.g., Chat GPT, Claude, or Gemini), specific mental health...Continue reading→
ADHD in Women
Diagnosing ADHD in Girls and Women It used to be that when we thought of ADHD, we pictured school-aged boys, unable to sit still, unfocused, and disruptive in class. Over time, we’ve learned more about how this neurotype presents in...Continue reading→
T Visa Immigration Evaluations
T Visa Case Example Juan Pablo is a 45 Mexican man who came to the United States as a young adult, fearing the increasing cartel-associated violence in his hometown. He crossed the border over the course of a couple of...Continue reading→
ARFID: Diagnosis and Treatment
ARFID Case Examples Selena is an eight-year-old girl whom others define as a “picky eater.” She has sensory issues around eating any foods that aren’t completely solid. She also avoids anything cooked or warm. Her diet consists primarily of chips,...Continue reading→
The Case for Rest
To Rest or Not to Rest? You’re struggling to complete a paper for school or project for work. You notice you’re judging yourself for needing a break, thinking you’re “lazy” or lack drive. And because of this, you have difficulty...Continue reading→
Window of Tolerance
What Is the Window of Tolerance? The window of tolerance is a psychological concept introduced by renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Dan Siegel. When in our window of tolerance, we can think and act clearly, responding to stressors and life’s demands with...Continue reading→
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
A Case of Chronic Pain Marina is a 30-year-old woman who played tennis on her high school team and continued to play recreationally until a lower back injury sidelined her from the courts. One day, she was lifting some boxes...Continue reading→
Mental Health Benefits of Mind-Body Practices
The Mind-Body Connection The relationship between the mind and the body is a fascinating and powerful one that deserves attention in the field of psychology. At the forefront of understanding and approaching this connection are the time-honored methods that utilize...Continue reading→
Improving Your Executive Functioning Skills
Do you struggle with time management? Have trouble with getting distracted? Procrastinate working on difficult tasks? Have difficulty finishing what you started? It’s possible that challenges with executive functioning might be to blame. What are executive functions? It’s helpful to...Continue reading→
Suicide Prevention is a Community Effort
Every year, September’s National Suicide Prevention Month gives us the opportunity to shine a light on an issue that touches countless lives. Suicide does not just affect one person; it impact families, friends, and entire communities. Even though this topic...Continue reading→