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Life can often feel like a juggling act, with tasks, responsibilities, and emotions competing for your attention. For many, the challenge lies not in the volume of work but in the ability to plan, organize, and manage it effectively. These abilities fall under the umbrella of executive functions, including skills […]

Many students struggle with executive functioning skills, impacting their ability to manage time, stay organized, and focus on long-term goals. For high school students in particular, these challenges can feel overwhelming, affecting their academic success and daily lives. However, an executive functioning coach can provide the guidance and support students […]

By Chelsea Johnson If you are a parent who has been noticing some behaviors in your child that cause you to question whether he or she might be on the autism spectrum, I’d like to give you some guidance about how to move forward. My key point here is that […]

Perinatal and postpartum therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to address the unique emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges that arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Through a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), new mothers can learn to manage […]

Written by Ellen Wolfson, LCSW Picture this: A four-year-old boy, recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, is sitting on the floor, carefully and methodically lining up his collection of hot wheels cars. His mom and dad are sitting on the floor, loudly calling, “Caleb, can we play too? Caleb, where […]

Executive functioning (EF) is a set of cognitive skills that are crucial for success in school and beyond. These skills, such as working memory, inhibitory control, flexible thinking, and planning, allow us to manage our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors effectively. When EF skills are strong, students are better equipped to […]

Mind Over Matter: The Power of Mental Health in Sports We’ve all seen it: the athlete who has the physical talent but falters under pressure. Or perhaps you’ve experienced it yourself – feeling anxious before a big game or struggling to bounce back from a loss. The truth is, mental […]

By Rachel Holloway, LPC-MHSP When experiencing loss, the holidays may not feel like a joyous time.   Many experience a sense of loneliness, sadness, or dread during a time they used to feel happy and connected.  There is no “right way” to grieve, and grief does not follow a specific timeline.  […]

Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Fires, and Floods We are all reeling from the massive impact of two major Category 5 hurricanes that devastated parts of the Southeast in a two-week period. At the same time, there are ongoing wildfires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. These can all be profoundly disruptive and […]

Whether you are in an area that is at moderate or high risk for a hurricane, an earthquake, tornadoes, floods, fires, or some other natural disaster, you and your family would be wise to have what is called a “Go-Bag.” This is a bag that is full of things that […]