There are so many different types of mental health treatment and therapy approaches out there that it can feel a bit overwhelming and confusing when trying to figure out what would be the best fit for your child. Today I'll tell you a little bit about EMDR, a treatment designed to support people who have had traumatic or highly stressful life experiences. * What exactly is EMDR and is it effective? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has been shown to help in

Our young child therapist Kelly Jean Tucker, LCMHC developed this blog series to help guide you through the process of engaging your child in therapy. If you haven't yet read through her previous posts, please check them out! Previous posts are designed to support you in determining whether your own child could benefit from therapy (linked here), how to find a therapist who is a great fit for your child and family (linked here), and what to expect in a first therapy session (

Our young child therapist Kelly Jean Tucker, LCMHC created this blog series to help walk you through the process of supporting your child in therapy. If you haven't had a chance to read her previous posts about deciding whether your child could benefit from therapy (linked here) and how to find a great fit therapist (linked here), check them out before diving into this latest installment. While each therapist does things a little differently, there are a few things that you c

If you haven't already checked out our recent blog post "Could My Child Benefit From Therapy?", please follow this link to give it a read before digging into this newest post. Okay, whew, this is a really big decision. Making the choice to find some extra support for your little one can feel both exciting and scary, as well as a tad overwhelming. I mean, where are you even supposed to start? In this post we will cover the basics of how to go about finding a therapist that wil

Being a parent is full of making so many hard decisions. When you notice your child is struggling, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to go about finding the support they need. In fact, a lot of parents that I speak with are actually unsure of whether their child could benefit from working with a therapist. Some parents are worried that they are “blowing things out of proportion” or that their child might be “going through a phase” or that they themselves are