Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Childhood anxiety and OCD are more prevalent than many realize. According to recent studies, approximately 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years in the United States have diagnosed anxiety, while 1-3% are affected by OCD (CDC). These conditions can be overwhelming for children, as they struggle to understand and manage their… […]

Written by Dr. Julie Thompson Let’s talk periods. My clients are mostly teen girls and young women, so this topic comes up quite a lot. Not only is it helpful to explore connections between menstrual cycles, hormones, and mental health, it also breaks down the taboo some may feel comes with discussing their monthly guest.… […]

Written by Paulina Syracuse The number on the scale. This one number can have a large impact on how someone with an eating disorder (or someone without this diagnosis but struggling with negative body image) feels about and views themselves. It can have the power to potentially make or break one’s sense of self-worth and… […]