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In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere. From tablets and smartphones to laptops and gaming consoles, our children spend more time online than ever before. While technology can help kids learn, connect, and explore, too much screen time — especially social media — can also lead to stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. As therapists, we’re seeing more families come in wondering if their child’s anxiety might be linked to the digital world. The short answer:

EMDR therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, is a type of treatment that helps people feel better after experiencing something scary or upsetting. Imagine your mind is like a big filing cabinet, and each memory is a file inside. Sometimes, when something really bad or scary happens, that memory file gets stuck and causes you to feel upset or worried, even long after the event happened. EMDR helps “unstick” those files and put

Understanding Social Media Addiction What Is Social Media Addiction? Social media addiction is a behavioral addiction characterized by excessive or compulsive use of social media, which can impair other important life areas. It is a growing problem among adolescents and young people, with 40% of individuals in the US aged 18-22 reporting feeling addicted to social media. Why Is Social Media Addictive? Social media platforms are designed to be addictive, with features that trigger the

‘Inside Out 2’ is an exciting movie that continues the story of Riley and her emotions. Just like in the first ‘Inside Out’ movie, we get to see how her emotions from early childhood—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—work together inside her mind. This time, Riley is facing new challenges as she grows older. One important thing the movie teaches us about is anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear that can happen

How are depression and a messy room similar to one another? When should a parent or adult be worried? It can be frustrating when your child’s room is constantly messy. You’ve tried to help them get organized, but it never seems to stick. While some kids are naturally tidier than others, it’s important to know that having a cluttered space can be related to certain mental health problems. Keep reading to learn about the link

“My child is lazy and unmotivated”, “My son is not motivated to do anything”, “My child misbehaves and has constant anger”. These are statements that I hear from parents with unmotivated children. It can be frustrating, confusing, and anxiety-provoking to watch your child struggle with motivation. You’ve tried everything you can think of to help them, but nothing seems to work. In this post, I break down reasons why your child might be struggling to