Child & Adolescent Therapy
Executive Function Playbook: Week-by-Week Planner Skills for Grades 3–12
Planner skills are not just about homework. They are core life skills that drive academic success, independence, and confidence. This six-week playbook will help you teach executive functioning in a…
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Resetting Sleep for School: Evidence-Based Strategies Kids Actually Use
Resetting Sleep for School: Evidence-Based Strategies Kids Actually Use When school starts, late summer nights collide with early alarms. For many school aged children, that means cranky mornings, daytime sleepiness,…
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Back-to-School Anxiety: A Therapist’s Checklist for NYC Families
The return to school can stir up worry for many kids. New classrooms, changing routines, and social pressures can trigger school anxiety, separation anxiety, and even school refusal. The goal…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. The gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Addressing Sleep Difficulties in Children with ADHD: Behavioral Strategies for Better Rest
For many children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), getting a good night’s sleep can be a significant challenge. Difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, and maintaining a consistent sleep-wake…
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Selective Mutism in Children: Signs, Causes, and Effective Strategies for Parents
For some children, speaking in certain situations is not just difficult—it feels impossible. If your child confidently chats with family members when they are home, but struggles in social settings,…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Maintaining Routines: Balancing Festivity and Structure for Kids During The Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time when children are home from school, and can be filled with family activities, holiday decorations, and joyful celebrations.
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Navigating the Digital Frontier: A Parent's Guide to Establishing Guardrails for Children's Smartphone and Social Media
For children and adolescents, this digital landscape is a double-edged sword, presenting both opportunities and risks. As parents navigate this uncharted territory, it is crucial to establish clear boundaries and guidelines to promote their children’s online safety, psychosocial development, and overall well-being.
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
How Do I Know When My Child Needs More Than Therapy Or A Psychologist?
Understanding Your Child’s Needs Beyond Therapy Identifying signs that your child might benefit from psychological counseling or therapy is crucial. Some of these warning signals include persistent and pervasive sadness…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Children Addicted to Screens: TV, Computer & Video
It is not uncommon for me to hear about parents concerned that their child is addicted to “screens” (e.g., TV, computers, video games, and portable gaming systems like the “DS”)….
