Understanding Your Child’s Life with ADHD—What You Need to Know Posted by  Soribel Martinez, LCSW Children who are neurodivergent, such as those with ADHD, often seem like mysteries to their parents. You may wonder why in the world they behave

What Autism Looks Like in Girls Posted by  Soribel Martínez, LCSW Autism has long been considered more of a boys’ issue than one of girls. And while it is most likely true that boys are more prone to have autism

5 Communication Skills Healthy Couples Rely on Daily Posted by Soribel Martínez, LCSW Good communication skills are vital for a relationship to stay healthy. Unfortunately, many couples don’t realize their communication skills need help until things have become quite rocky.

Letting Go of Toxic Parents: 5 Essential Steps Posted by  Soribel Martinez, LCSW Our parents shape our world when we are young. Their attitudes, emotional health (or lack thereof), and relationship patterns set the stage for our own experience of

5 Common Signs of Anxiety in Teens Posted by  Soribel Martínez LCSW Many of us associate some level of natural anxiety with the teenage years. After all, this is a time of big changes in their physical bodies and growing

4 Proven Strategies to Help Children Respect and Accept Differences By Soribel Martinez, LCSW Many parenting difficulties are millennia old: sleeping through the night, potty training, and so much more. Helping children to respect and accept differences is no different.

How COVID-19 Isolation Affects Mental Health and What to Do About It It didn’t take long for most people to feel the effects of COVID-19 isolation on their mental health after restrictions began. Many restrictions took place suddenly. The interruption

5 Ways Women Can Cope with Depression Whether you’re newly diagnosed with depression or have struggled with it for some time, you may be searching for coping methods. It’s important to remember that depression is treatable. There are many ways

What to Do When Your Child Won’t Talk (but Seems Sad and Anxious) Children face many struggles as they grow up. There are more obvious challenges, like bullying or self-esteem issues. However, many children also experience depression and anxiety but

Teenage Independence: How Parents Can Provide Valuable Support As a parent, you obviously want to do your best to guide your children through life and offer them the best support possible. But that isn’t always easy. What happens when your