Is it normal to have anxiety 24/7? Does it ever go away?
Anxiety is never truly going to go away. It’s part of a healthy brain to have anxiety. The whole purpose of the amygdala – the almond-shaped part of our brain – is to
My anxiety leads to frustration and I don’t know how to communicate it. Why does this happen?
Anger and anxiety is one of my favorite topics to talk about because so often people don’t understand that anger is actually a result of anxiety or the fear response. Anger is th
I don’t like how everything feels distant and quiet. What can I do?
5-4-3-2-1 is a brilliant grounding technique. The reason why it’s called grounding is because it brings you back into the here and now. It can be hard to actually bring yoursel
What can I expect when working with you as my therapist?
If you have decided to start therapy sessions with me, I want to make sure that you have a clear understanding of what to expect. Sometimes it can be stressful not knowing what is
How much of an impact does a lack of sleep have on my teen’s brain?
It’s important to understand the relationship between the adolescent brain and sleep disruption. Research has shown that suicidal planning, ideation and attempts is increased amo
How do I tell my kid or teen about you?
This is a great question because oftentimes kids can feel scared to meet dentists, doctors, therapists, and any kind of professional. Your teenager might say, “I’m not crazy. I
How much one-on-one time should I be spending with my kids?
Healthy emotional and behavioral development requires a stable relationship with an adult or primary caregiver. What this looks like is five to ten minutes of dedicated one-on-one
How can I truly manage the impacts screen time have on my children?
In mid-2019, The World Health Organization shared that if your kid is under 5 years old, they should be getting between 45 minutes to 1 hour screen time maximum per day. If your ki
How important is play? Social interaction for your 0-8yo.
It is important that we learn how to adapt and be resilient in the face of adversity. But how do we do that? We do it through relationships. The more interaction you’re giving yo
How does the virus and isolation impact my child and his anxiety?
As we are still living through the virus, we know that the impact of the virus on children and adolescents is still being studied. A big question parents have is about the long-ter
