A WORD FROM Dr Veronica… I recently attended a conference with many parents concerned about cultural movements and their impact on children. A common belief there was that any child or teen having a hard time should be sent to therapy. I hear this a lot—even when the struggle isn’t…
Written by Marissa Halstead Schools out for summer, woohoo! Summer is always a nostalgic time for most people, as it symbolizes a sense of freedom and fun. Pools are open and the sun is (mostly) always shining. Just because life is usually more simple, does not mean that all…
My Story If you’re like me, you may have never heard of intrusive thoughts before. Even though I am trained as a counselor and have been practicing for years, somehow the concept of intrusive thoughts never came up in my schooling. Intrusive thoughts can be defined as thoughts, ideas, or…
As a therapist, one of the phrases that I hear the most from my clients is, “Why do I feel like this?” Many people report having physical sensations that just will not go away. This can leave us feeling confused and discouraged, almost like our brain and bodies aren’t connected….