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The Power of Play Therapy: A Guide for Parents
As a parent, seeing your child struggling and not knowing how to help is difficult. Fortunately, play therapy can be an effective way...
Maria Cordero, LMHC


Five Signs You’re Harboring Resentment & What You Can Do About It
The term resentment gets thrown around in everyday language and while it is a common emotion many people experience at some point...
Dr. Taylor Phillips, Psy.D.

The Healing Power of Therapy Dogs
Having a certified therapy dog present during counseling sessions significantly reduces stress levels for clients...
Dr. Halle Roebuck, LMFT


Recovering From A Narcissistic Relationship
Narcissistic Personality Disorder or commonly referred to as “NPD” is described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


Is Trauma the Cause of Anxiety and Depression?
Trauma is at the top of the list of most-common psychological health conditions. The word trauma has become part of our everyday language...
Maria Cordero, LMHC


Why Catastrophizing is the WORST Thing Ever
I can remember it like it was yesterday. A newly licensed and practicing psychologist, I was on an upswing in life and growing...
Dr. Jeff Mandelkorn, PhD


Looking For a Certified EMDR Therapist in South Florida?
We’re thrilled to announce that our team member, Sara Speed, LMHC, is officially a Certified EMDR Therapist!!
Sara Speed, LMHC


The Journey of Healing When You’ve Lost a Loved One
There is no roadmap for healing, no statute of limitations on grief. The journey of a broken heart is a highly variable and individual one.
Sara Speed, LMHC


Signs That Childhood Trauma Is Impacting Your Adult Relationships
When you experience hurt, betrayal, abandonment, and many other painful emotions from your past, it may be difficult to trust and feel...
Tatiana St. Germain, LMHC


How To Cope With Dysfunctional Family Gatherings
Here it is… your family gathering survival guide! You’ve gained some ground around your childhood trauma.
Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


The Link Between Depression and Trauma
Often those experiencing depression have a difficult time pinpointing the reasons why. For some, the answer is underlying trauma.
Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


What To Look For in An Online Therapist
Deciding to begin therapy is a process, and for some people, it can be more difficult than it might seem.
Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


First Responder 911: How EMDR Can Help Those Who Help Us
When many of us think of first responders, we envision the firefighter in full bunker gear bravely running into the burning building.
Sara Speed, LMHC

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Why Is DBT Effective?
DBT is a mix of CBT, behaviorism, and mindful practices, recognizing the importance of both the rational and the emotional realms of life.
Carla Barrow, LMFT


How EMDR Can Help Teens Cope with Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD
EMDR can be a great alternative to teens taking psychotropic drugs as it is a natural way to decrease the symptoms they are experiencing.
Sheilah Ledesma, LCSW
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