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 | Jan 20, 2022 | Anxiety, Child Counseling
According to a meta-literature review published in JAMA Pediatrics, children’s depression and anxiety rates may have doubled since the start of the pandemic. If you have children, you’ve probably noticed some behavioral changes over the past couple years. If your...
by Teri Karjala | Dec 7, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Self-Care
Learning how to say “No” can be tough. Just think… the holidays are a joyous time of year. Families and friends gather together, children anticipate Santa’s arrival, and chilly weather encourages us to spend cozy time indoors. But the holidays can...
by Teri Karjala | Mar 4, 2021 | Anxiety, Child Counseling, Depression
Therapy is suitable for all ages, even children who are experiencing stressful or uncertain times. Therapy can be especially beneficial now, as children are missing out on many developmental and emotional guideposts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While it can be...
by Teri Karjala | Jul 10, 2018 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Mindfulness
From something as minor as a traffic jam or disciplining a child to something as heavy as processing the pain caused by an unfaithful spouse or the grave illness of a loved one, stress can easily manifest in our lives, bringing along with it emotional, physical,...
