Dr. Laura Bonnemort
Pros & Cons: Private Pay or Health Insurance?
Hi, I'm Dr. Laura. You've decided to attend therapy to address your concerns but now have a new decision: do I use health insurance or...
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Dr. Laura Bonnemort
- Apr 11
- 3 min
How to Find the Right Therapist
Hi, I am Dr. Laura! Finding a therapist can feel confusing and intimidating. This post is dedicated to providing you with tips on how to...
Dr. Samantha Brustad
- Apr 11
- 8 min
Building Self-Esteem in Teens: Strategies and Activities for Boosting Confidence
Self-esteem is an essential part of a teenager’s overall emotional and mental well-being.
Dr. Samantha Brustad
- Apr 11
- 7 min
Navigating Clinical Depression In Teens: What Parents Need To Know
Clinical depression in teens is a rising problem in the United States, which can lead to continued problems later in life if left untreated.
Dr. Samantha Brustad
- Mar 13
- 2 min
6 Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Child
Hello, Dr. Samantha Brustad here with Balanced-Minds Psychology and Wellness. As a licensed psychologist who works often with teens and...
Dr. Laura Bonnemort
- Mar 6
- 4 min
What is Mental Health Stigma?
“...you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view- until you climb into his skin and walk around...
Dr. Jennifer LaTreill
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
How is Autism Diagnosed?
In the 1960’s, approximately 1 in 10,000 Americans were diagnosed with autism while today, 1 in 54 children are. Though increases in...
Dr. Jennifer LaTreill
- Sep 9, 2020
- 3 min
Benefits of a Psychological Evaluation
There are numerous benefits to getting your child tested, particularly if they are struggling with school assignments, maintaining...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
Distance Learning Support for Parents
Parenting comes with a variety of challenges, but who could have expected that it would also include distance learning while social...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Jul 29, 2019
- 4 min
Back to School Tips
With summer vacation coming to an end, reality is sinking in for most kids that school is just around the corner and sleeping in will be...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Jul 24, 2019
- 3 min
Talking to a Reluctant Teen About Therapy
Deciding to go to therapy can be an anxiety provoking experience for teens. While some teenagers embrace having someone to talk to about...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Jul 15, 2019
- 2 min
Change the Way Your Teen Responds to You By Using I-Messages
“If you weren’t so lazy your homework would be done.” “When will you stop talking back?” “You lied to me, you said you would be home at...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Jul 8, 2019
- 2 min
Ways to Increase Social Activities Over the Summer
Summer is officially here! For a lot of teens that means hanging out with friends, sleeping in, binge watching Netflix, or mindlessly...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Jun 24, 2019
- 2 min
Give Me 5: An Easy Mindfulness Activity to Manage Anxiety
We’ve all experienced anxiety at one point. It may have been just before a big exam, during a soccer game, or introducing yourself to...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Jun 17, 2019
- 2 min
Start to Change Your Mood with Gratitude
Martin Seligman, one of the founding fathers of modern Positive Psychology, has dedicated much of his career to studying and...
Dr. Patty Russo
- Jun 10, 2019
- 1 min
Mental Health Facts: Children & Teens
The Mental Health Facts infographic was created by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Although 1 in 5 children ages 13-18...
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