Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) is revolutionizing mental health care, offering innovative treatment for a variety of anxiety disorders, phobias, and attention-related challenges. While exposure therapy (the safe exposure to situations or activities that induce fear) has been a longstanding effective … Read More
Supporting the Persian American Community: Culturally Competent Mental Health Care For many Persian Americans, navigating life in the U.S. presents unique challenges that can impact their mental well-being. Balancing cultural traditions with American values, managing family expectations, and coping with … Read More
ADHD is often seen as a purely neurological condition that requires medication management. While medication can be effective, many individuals find that it doesn’t fully address their symptoms or comes with unwanted side effects. What if there was another way … Read More
Our January blog comes to you from our friends and colleagues at Variations Psychology. Variations Psychology offers comprehensive testing and assessment services for children and adolescents. We believe this article will be helpful to our families whose children struggle with … Read More
The holiday season can be a difficult time for families who are experiencing conflict or even estrangement from parents or adult children. We understand how painful this can be, especially during the holidays. Therefore, we share this blog with you … Read More
In recent years, awareness of the unique challenges faced by transgender youth has grown. Despite increasing visibility and support, LGBTQ+ youth—and particularly trans youth—continue to face disproportionately high rates of mental health struggles, including an elevated risk of suicide. According … Read More
Childhood trauma is an often misunderstood issue, with many parents unaware of the wide variety of experiences that can contribute to emotional and psychological distress. While physical abuse or neglect might be top of mind when thinking about trauma, many … Read More
As parents, we all share a deep concern when we see our teens struggling, and rightfully so. Over the last decade, there has been a significant and troubling increase in anxiety, depression, and suicide rates among teens. The Centers for … Read More
Becoming a new mom can be overwhelming, with the constant worry about whether you’re doing everything right and the fear of making mistakes that might affect your baby. It’s a feeling many moms share, and it’s even more intense for … Read More
The increasing rates of autism worldwide necessitate adequate and thorough autism assessments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 1 in 42 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. This growing … Read More