Benefits of Telehealth Therapy

Telehealth, or accessing sessions with your therapist remotely, has been around for several decades, and increased significantly during and following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth allows you to meet with your therapist from the comfort and convenience of your own home, along with many additional benefits.

Benefits of Telehealth Therapy

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT STARTING THERAPY

You’ve taken the first step and made an appointment for your child with a therapist – now what? It’s very typical for parents to be nervous about telling their child that they are going to see a therapist. Meeting with someone new can be scary and uncomfortable, especially if your child is not used to sharing emotions or doesn’t recognize that they need help. How you talk to your children about therapy can set their mind at ease and make them more prepared for their first session.

How To Talk To Your Child About Starting Therapy

YOUNG CHILD THERAPY SESSIONS

Therapy for young children does not look like traditional talk therapy as most young children learn by doing. Typically play therapy will be used for young children which is a combination of playing games, art activities, movement and talking. Play therapy techniques will be used to help the child develop a warm, friendly connection with the therapist as well as help the child communicate their own needs. Our office has a variety of tools to create a safe space for play therapy including games, fidget toys, emotion activities, a dollhouse for learning and acting out social/family dynamics, and art materials.

Young Child Therapy Sessions

What’s “App”-ening?

Author: Alexis Ennesser, LPC

The carefree beach days have now switched to a busy school calendar or later days at the office. Fall can bring new routines, comfy sweater weather, and cute decorations, but also can be a source of stress and anxiety. Many of us turn our focus to our phones by using calendars, apps, texting and just spending hours scrolling through non-sense. We can also use apps on our phones to help us gain insight into our mental health needs. 

Mental Health apps can be a valuable tool as support to improve our overall health and well-being. These apps create a reward system and help us have accountability. Here are some considerations in choosing an app that is right for you. It is important to choose an app that aligns with your specific mental health needs. You may be needing help with tracking your mood, regulating your sleep, or looking for new healthy coping skills and self-care. Read the privacy policy to ensure that data is protected and check to make sure the apps are using scientific validated therapy techniques. 

Here are some recommended mental health apps that could help your daily routine:

  • Headspace – A leading mindfulness app offering guided meditations, breathing exercises, and sleep support. Great for building daily mindfulness habits, managing stress, and improving overall well-being.
  • Finch – A self-care app where completing wellness activities helps you nurture and grow a virtual pet. Encourages healthy habits, emotional check-ins, and motivation through a supportive, gamified experience.
  • Calm – A relaxation and mindfulness app featuring mood tracking, breathing exercises, meditation, and soothing sleep stories. Designed to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and promote emotional balance.
  • Focus Friend – A gamified focus timer that helps users stay productive and on-task. Complete timed focus sessions to earn rewards and keep your “focus buddy” thriving.