by Julia Simmons | Aug 16, 2025 | Parent Coaching, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
The teenage years are a time of significant change, not just for your child, but for your relationship with them. As they push for more freedom and independence, the dynamic between you shifts. This can be a challenging period, often marked by conflict and a feeling...
by Julia Simmons | Oct 25, 2023 | Teen and Adolescent Therapy
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, the pressure to excel academically, athletically, and socially can be overwhelming for children and teenagers. This toxic high achievement culture places immense emphasis on external validation, leading to detrimental...
by Julia Simmons | Sep 26, 2023 | School, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
Middle and high school can be tumultuous years, marked by self-discovery, academic challenges, and forming lasting friendships. However, they can also be times of exclusion and social cliques, where some students feel left out. In this blog post, we’ll explore the...
by Julia Simmons | Sep 13, 2023 | School, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
The return to school can be an exciting yet anxiety-inducing time for students. After a period of remote learning, vacations, or even the transition from one grade to another, the adjustment back to the school routine can pose various emotional challenges. As...
by Julia Simmons | Aug 28, 2023 | Adult Therapy
In the intricate landscape of youth development, emotions play a central role in shaping experiences, behaviors, and even the process of learning. The journey through adolescence is marked by both profound emotional shifts and substantial cognitive growth....
by Julia Simmons | Aug 17, 2023 | Parent Coaching, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
In today’s digitally connected world, social media has become an integral part of teenagers’ lives. While it offers numerous benefits, it also comes with its fair share of dangers, particularly concerning the mental health of adolescents. As parents,...
by Julia Simmons | Aug 1, 2023 | School, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
Our children are sponges and they learn from what they see within and beyond their home. Summer is a unique and fun time to expose our children to new ways of thinking, exploring and playing. Typically, when the school year kicks we are nonstop until a holiday, school...
by Julia Simmons | Jul 6, 2023 | Parent Coaching, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
When your child has been given a diagnosis, it can at times feel overwhelming not knowing exactly what it is, how it came to be and what are the best next steps to take to ensure your child’s wellbeing and health. So… we are here to help (schedule a...
by Julia Simmons | Jun 6, 2023 | Adult Therapy
As a child, Carly Terracciano watched as her younger sister grew up with a neurological disorder that severely impacted her speech, coordination, and overall brain development. The experience had a profound effect on Terracciano and sparked her interest in the human...
by Julia Simmons | May 24, 2023 | Adult Therapy
The wave of DBT has arrived, but what even is it? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has found its way into most schools, counseling centers and clinics as it is an effective evidence-based clinical intervention focused on providing useful tools that can be used every...
by Julia Simmons | Oct 26, 2022 | Teen and Adolescent Therapy
Often, children look to adults, parents, guardians, and caretakers for subliminal support. This may look like: Stating their fears to see your reaction Expressing their emotions to see if yours matches Asking questions to see if your response parallels theirs Children...
by Julia Simmons | Aug 16, 2022 | School, Teen and Adolescent Therapy
IEP stands for Individualized Education Plan. “A plan or program developed to ensure that a child with an identified disability who is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.”...
