You might have heard of family therapy before but have no idea what it exactly means or looks like. How many people are involved? What kinds of issues do people talk about in family therapy? In this blog, I answer your most commonly asked questions about family therapy. By Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT, CCTP WhatContinueContinue reading “The Role of a Family Therapist: What to Expect in Family Therapy”
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7 Parenting Tips To Use With Your New Jersey Teen
Let’s be real. Talking with your teenager can be a daunting task. Finding the right words to say or the right time to bring something up can stir up feelings of anxiety. It’s because you care that you feel this way. You want to get your point across without sounding like the “nagging parent” orContinueContinue reading “7 Parenting Tips To Use With Your New Jersey Teen”
What Does Trauma Do To Your Brain?
It is highly likely that at some point in your life, you will encounter trauma either first-hand or vicariously (Fisher, 2023). In fact, about 90% of all adults will experience trauma at least once in their lifespan (Kilpatrick et al, 2013). While you may know what trauma is, do you know what happens to yourContinueContinue reading “What Does Trauma Do To Your Brain?”
Do I Have Trauma?
What Is Trauma? Having worked with clients for many years who have experienced something traumatic, I can tell you that no two people handle it in the same way. Trauma can be experienced individually, or it can happen simultaneously to an entire group of people, similar to the events that unfolded during 9/11. The bestContinueContinue reading “Do I Have Trauma?”
It’s Okay To See A Therapist
All too often we’re faced with the stigma of mental health when we talk about going to therapy. And it’s time to end the stigma. By Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT If you disclose to a loved one that you’re seeing a therapist, you might be met with confusion, criticism, and/or scrutiny. This can leave youContinueContinue reading “It’s Okay To See A Therapist”