By: Jaclyn Rink, MSCP, LLP Neurodiversity may have become a recent buzz word on social media, but in the psychology field, it is something that we have been focused on for a long time. As providers, understanding someone’s development, how they think, and how they experience the world around them, are crucial parts of treatment…

By Sierra Sands, M.S., LLP As a new school year begins, many college students feel a mix of excitement and stress. College can bring freedom, friendship, and new opportunities, but it also comes with academic pressure. Exams, deadlines, and maintaining a high GPA, on top of balancing a personal life, can feel overwhelming. The good…

By Caitlin Mahoney, M.S., TLLP The school year is just around the corner, and there is nothing more that parents and students want than to start off the year strong. One of the most prevalent problems for students of all ages and abilities is procrastination. Whether your teen wants to nap after school or your…

By: Jaclyn Rink, MSCP, LLP When you begin psychotherapy, one of the first things that you and your therapist will talk about will be developing proper coping skills. Coping skills are activities that you can use when emotions are feeling too big or overwhelming to help support overall regulation. They can be anything: deep breathing,…

By Sierra Sands, M.S. LLP As the school year comes to a close, many families begin filling their summer schedules. During this planning time, parents may find themselves reflecting on their child’s emotional and behavioral well-being over the past school year. Perhaps you’ve noticed signs of anxiety, depression, attention issues, or difficulty managing emotions in…

By: Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D. Building Mastery is a skill found in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) created by Dr. Marsha Linehan. Although initially established to help individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DBT is now widely accepted as a first-line treatment for many mental health conditions, and its modules and skills can be adapted to fit…

By: Jessica Peatee, Ph.D., LP As a psychologist, I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of people across a wide range of life experiences and concerns. No matter what’s bringing someone into my office, the topic of romantic relationships typically comes up at some point. For some people, it’s about expressing concerns…