by Cindy Vang | Aug 19, 2025 | Children & Teens, Parenting, Trauma
When I work with children, adolescents, and parents, sooner or later, the conversation of body safety and sex always becomes a topic of therapy. It usually goes something like this: Parent: Cindy, can I talk with you privately about something that came up this week?...
by Leilani Mitchell | Aug 4, 2025 | Family Therapy, Parenting, Teen, Wellness
The return to school each Fall marks a period of anticipation, adjustment, and, for many, anxiety. As students swap summer freedom for academic structure, the challenge of maintaining a healthy balance between scholastic achievement and mental well-being becomes...
by Leilani Mitchell | Jul 2, 2025 | Depression, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Relationships
Motherhood is a profound journey characterized by love, sacrifice, and immense joy, yet it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. Experiencing burnout as a mother is not uncommon, and it is imperative to learn how to navigate these feelings for both your well-being...
by Leilani Mitchell | May 22, 2025 | Blog, Family Therapy, Parenting, Teen
Summer presents an opportunity for families to create lasting memories with children. However, balancing the demands of parenting and personal well-being can be challenging, but with a thoughtful approach, summer can be both enriching for children and rejuvenating for...
by Tammie Makely | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Depression, Family Therapy, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Relationships, Trauma, Wellness
The term “Victim Mentality” is all over social media right now and before I get way in too deep, please let me take a moment to be clear that there is a huge difference between being a victim and having a Victim Mentality. While TikTok, Insta, Facebook, and even...
by Tammie Makely | Sep 23, 2024 | Depression, Family Therapy, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Teen, Trauma
In my 14 years of working as a clinician (Wow! I’m really aging myself!), I have worked with many children and the truth is that I have children myself, but one of the things I have learned is that some topics are more difficult to talk about with our children than...
