Exploring Different Types of Virtual or Online Counseling: Which is Right for You?
Imagine sitting in your living room, talking to someone who truly gets you—without ever leaving your favorite chair. Therapy has entered the digital age, and it’s not just convenient; it’s transformative. From helping you decode the chatter in your mind to healing the scars no one else sees, online counseling isn’t just an alternative to…
Embracing Neurodiversity with Internal Family Systems Therapy
Understanding Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is a term that acknowledges and celebrates the natural variations in the human brain and nervous system. It encompasses a range of cognitive and neurological differences, including conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Rather than viewing these differences as deficits or disorders to be fixed, the concept of neurodiversity frames…
Why Online Therapy Is Effective for Teenagers
As a therapist, I’ve seen how online therapy has become a game-changer for teens. Whether it’s navigating academic stress, dealing with social pressures, building healthy relationships with technology, or overcoming personal challenges, online therapy offers an innovative way to help teenagers thrive. If you’re a parent or a teen wondering, “Are online therapy sessions right…
The Role of Therapy in Supporting Trans Teens and Their Parents
Therapy plays a crucial role in helping trans teens navigate their gender identity, but parents of transgender teens often need support too! Parents of transgender teenagers are tasked with both supporting their teen, while also potentially navigating their own internalized beliefs about gender identity and re-envisioning outdated ideas about their child – making therapy a…
Ways to Support Your Trans or Gender Nonconforming Youth
Parenting is a journey filled with surprises and changes. When your child expresses that they are transgender or gender nonconforming, it can be a significant adjustment. However, this is also an opportunity to show unconditional love and support. Our therapists have worked with many families navigating this journey and your response can make a world…