How Play Therapy Supports Emotional Growth and Well-Being in Children

    Happy New Year!  The new year could be an opportune time to consider therapy for your child if he/she is struggling with any feelings of sadness, worry, or self-doubt. Play therapy is a way to reach children in their “natural language”, helping them work through emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. In this blog, we’ll explore … Read more

    Manage Holiday Stress and Family Pressures with Therapy for Young Adults

    Therapy for Young Adults

    The holiday season often brings excitement, tradition, and connection. Many young adults also experience pressure, emotional overwhelm, or stress during this time. Expectations from family, social obligations, and financial concerns can make the holidays feel difficult rather than joyful. Therapy for Young Adults can offer support and guidance while helping individuals understand their emotions and … Read more

    Helping Kids Develop Emotional Resilience During Summer Break

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    Summer break is often seen as a time for relaxation and fun, long days at the park, trips to the pool, vacations with family, and freedom from school routines. However, for many kids, this season can also bring emotional ups and downs. The absence of structure, less social interaction, and changes in routine can sometimes … Read more

    Coping Strategies for Teens: How Therapy Can Help Manage Stress?

    Let’s be real: being a teen isn’t easy. Between school pressure, social drama, and figuring out who you are, it’s a lot to handle. If your teen is feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, they’re not alone. The good news? They don’t have to figure it all out by themselves. Searching for a Teenager Therapist Near … Read more

    4 Commonly Asked Questions about Psychological Assessments for Children

    1. What are psychological assessments? Psychological assessments are specialized evaluations, conducted with your child by a licensed clinical psychologist. They include interviews with parents, with the child in question, as well as with other adults involved in the child’s life (e.g. teachers, other professionals). Such interviews often also incorporate questionnaires that ask specific questions about … Read more

    Avoiding Common Summertime Mental Health Pitfalls

    Ahhhh, summer.…I can almost hear the collective sighs from adults and children alike as we anticipate the freedom and fun that await us in the coming months.  For many of us, summer represents a (slightly) slower pace, more vacations, and time to relax and recharge.  However, summer can also be an important time to maintain … Read more

    The Process of Psychological Assessment at FamilyFirst

    Many clients call our practice for psychological testing services, often at the recommendation of someone else, such as a school counselor or physician. Most of the time, a client knows that they need answers about what is going on academically, behaviorally, socially, and/or emotionally, but they’re not clear what “psychological assessment” is or how the … Read more