by Teri Karjala | May 5, 2022 | Anxiety, Child Counseling, Parenting
Is your child struggling with compulsive behaviors, tics or habits he or she can’t seem to kick? Do they pull their hair or eye-lashes? Maybe they pick at their skin or bite their fingernails? Do they clear their throat for no apparent reason? Do they have verbal...
by Teri Karjala | Apr 18, 2022 | Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
Accommodating a child who is a picky eater can be stressful for parents. Between wasted food, less than ideal eating habits, and yet another dinner of just chicken nuggets, many parents want to know, “How can I encourage my child to be less picky with food?” This...
by Teri Karjala | Apr 5, 2022 | Anger Management, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Parenting
Is “hangry” (hungry + angry) really a thing? Ask any parent of a toddler – you’ll quickly know the answer! The truth is that many-a-furious meltdowns can be traced back to letting a child go from moderate to extreme hunger – which triggers the...
by Teri Karjala | Mar 15, 2022 | Adult Therapy, Trauma
What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how is it different from regular Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? If you’ve ever experienced therapy, you’re probably familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a...
by Teri Karjala | Mar 3, 2022 | Adult Therapy, Trauma
Many adults remember childhood with fondness. From family vacations to cozy holidays, childhood dances in many minds as a time of simplicity, joy, and love. But for some, childhood was fraught with neglect, sadness, and even abuse. These traumatic experiences can...
