The Stigma Against Seeking Mental Health Services

…healing is messy, and that’s okay.

Attention People Pleasers

“Today, I’ll share a few ways in which people pleasing may present and then discuss some methods to become a little more balanced while remaining nice, setting appropriate boundaries, and understanding deeper meanings behind our behaviors.”

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Teenage Drinking and Sex

“…alcohol use is unsafe for teens and the adolescent brain.”

What is Affirmative Consent?

“Affirmative consent means that both people clearly and freely agree to engage in sexual
activity. “

Our Journey Into Insurance

We have exciting news! On the administrative and billing side, there have been longstanding issues with utilizing clients’ insurance benefits. Navigating the insurance world has been feared by many therapists because of these issues as it seemed to be more easily accessible for larger companies or private practices. In truly an amazing fashion regarding timing,

5 Steps Toward Digital Safety for the Adolescents in Your Life

As helpful as they are, smartphones can also be dangerous to kids. Here are some ways you can protect your child from inappropriate content and cyberbullying. 

30, Flirty, and Thriving?

“Holding onto resentment is like taking the knife you were stabbed with, leaving it in the wound, and slowly twisting the knife.”

“Talking to Your Teenager About Sex: Being an Askable Parent” Guest Blog Post!

This blog post was contributed by Katie Mitchell of SexEdVA, a division of James Madison University working to support sexual health education, family life programming, and positive youth development across Virginia. To inquire about partnering with them or to find out more, visit http://www.sexedva.org or email them at jmuarp@jmu.edu.

Talking to Teens: Demystified!

“Remember that they are people too and have their own opinions and feelings. Level with them. Don’t be above them.” -Dart Luce-Edwards

Healing Trauma

“Yoga is about looking inward instead of outward and listening to my body, and a lot of my survival has been geared around never doing those things.” -Annie The Body Keeps the Score