Mental Health
The Effects of Stress On Teens And What You Can Do About It
According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), 13- to 17-year-olds are experiencing stress at a higher level than they themselves consider to be healthy. What’s the…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How Do I Know If My Child’s Anger Is Normal?
Anger is an adaptive and harmless emotion that every child experiences. Anger is an important emotion as it provides information to children about when they are being wronged. Youth learn…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The Effect of Social Media on Anxiety in Teens
There is a growing body of research that indicates how deeply our brains are wired to seek social approval. For example, a study done at Harvard in 2012 indicated that…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Creating an Environment that Encourages Telling the Truth
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA How do you react to bad behavior? If your children are concerned about negative consequences such as being punished when they make mistakes,…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
How can I Teach my Child about Good Touch/Bad Touch?
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse (CSA). For this reason, talking…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
What can I expect in the future for my child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is hugely variable. People with ASD can have opposing symptoms. There are children with ASD who don’t like to be squeezed and cannot even tolerate a…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The Bullying Problem
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA What is Bullying? Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power. It also involves problem behaviors that are repeated or…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
What is self-injurious behavior or SIB?
Self-injury is a non-suicidal act that involves deliberate, self-inflicted damage to the body. There are various forms of self-injury, but the most common include: intentional carving or cutting of the…
Adult & Couples Therapy, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapist in Long Island City, NY, and New York, NY
Exploring Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its Effective Emotional Management Techniques Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT) is a therapeutic approach designed to equip patients and their families with strategies to cope with…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health
What are the most common risk factors of anxiety disorders in children?
Anxiety is a natural, normal and harmless emotion. Anxiety becomes problematic when it begins to prevent or interfere with a child’s ability to engage in and enjoy daily activities. Anxiety…
