How To Interview A Teen Therapist You’ve spoken with your pediatrician, family, friends and google. You have a list of potential therapists for your teenager. But what are the questions to ask to determine if they are the right therapist for your teen? (Downloadable PDF below) Most teen therapists expect and welcome questions before scheduling […]
What Are Signs a Teen Needs Therapy? Your teenager slams their bedroom door for the third time this week. Maybe they’ve been withdrawing from family dinners, or you’ve noticed their grades slipping. Perhaps they’ve mentioned feeling overwhelmed, or you’ve caught glimpses of anxiety that seems bigger than typical teenage stress. You find yourself wondering: “Should […]
Self-Aware and Still Stuck: Now what? Hey, I see you. You’re the one who knows your patterns like the back of your hand. You’ve got the psychological playbook on yourself memorized: why you shut down in conflict, why you overfunction in relationships, why you just can’t seem to say no. You’ve read the books. Done […]
The Exhaustion of Trying to Move Forward If you’re reading this, you’re likely exhausted. Maybe you’re the partner who was betrayed, and you’re exhausted from the constant vigilance, the intrusive thoughts, or replaying every detail of your partner’s affair. Or perhaps you’re the partner who strayed, and you’re exhausted from the guilt, the endless questions, […]
We don’t talk enough about this truth: Changing your mind is not a failure. It’s human. It’s growth. From a young age, many of us learn that being “consistent” equals being strong. We praise sticking it out, pushing through, and not quitting. While perseverance is a valuable trait, this message can quietly turn into something […]
In preparing for a first date, you may be running through a variety of questions and imagined scenarios in your mind. “What if we don’t have anything in common?” “What if they don’t like dogs?” “What if I’m about to meet my future spouse?” However, if you are someone living with food allergies, these questions […]
The text message comes in at 3:47 PM: “Can I go to Jake’s house after school? His mom said she’d make burgers.” Your heart does that familiar skip as your mind races through the questions. On the grill? On the stove? Does his mom know about the dairy allergy? Will there be cross-contamination? Should you […]
When Your Child’s Reaction Triggers Your Own As someone who lives with food allergies myself, I know the undercurrent of hypervigilance that weaves its way into daily life with food allergies. The constant label-checking, the calculated choices, the hyperawareness in social settings. Living with food allergies means living with a quiet, persistent hum of caution. […]
As a therapist who specializes in equestrian mental health, I frequently work with couples navigating the emotional aftermath of a horse riding injury. These injuries can leave not only the rider physically and emotionally shaken but also their spouse or partner feeling overwhelmed, afraid, and, at times, resentful. If your partner has been injured while […]
It’s no secret that uncomfortable situations in a family are difficult, or even impossible, to unpack . Some families choose not to discuss the uncomfortable or difficult things they have experienced. On the other hand, some families choose to work with a professional, like a family therapist, to improve family dynamics and ease conflict. This […]
Have you, or someone close to you, dealt with racist encounters, discrimination, or microaggressions? Do you find yourself dwelling on these experiences? Are you constantly living in fear, feeling down, or even struggling with low self-esteem? These could be signs that you, or someone you know, is experiencing racial stress, or recently been through a […]
By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC, Mindful Connections Counseling I am a proud mom to my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, who has taught me SO many lessons since the day she arrived. Some lessons are practical such as how to function on little to no sleep and complete household chores with one hand, while others are funny-but-true like […]
Food allergies are often misunderstood and stigmatized. The experience of living with food allergies in adulthood is challenging; even if you have been navigating your diagnosis since childhood. For many, it can be traumatic. Events like dinners with friends, work lunches with colleagues, and dating can quickly turn from joyful to anxiety-provoking. Your fears may […]
Dealing with food allergies is challenging enough, but when you add intergenerational misunderstandings to the mix, the struggle can become emotionally overwhelming. Many parents of children with food allergies find themselves caught in a delicate dance of trying to provide protection and educating others, all while navigating family dynamics. In this blog, we’ll explore why […]
For many late diagnosed neurodivergent women, myself included, understanding your neurotype can be pivotal in exploring other aspects of your identity – like sexuality and gender identity. Understanding AuDHD felt like finding the answer to a question I had been pondering my entire life. While this newfound understanding of my neurotype felt affirming, it also […]