by Dr. Sarah Swasey | Feb 19, 2021 | All, Assessments, Mental Health
Here at Herrera Psychology, we screen kids and young adults from age 2 – 22 utilizing various assessments. Over the next few months, we want to take the time to educate parents and students about the assessment process and how these assessments allow parents and...
by Dr. Sarah Swasey | Dec 12, 2020 | All
The state of Florida defines gifted students as “students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of high performance.” That definition requires an individually administered, standardized test of intelligence, thus making IQ testing one component of...
by Herrera Psychology | Dec 12, 2020 | All, High School Students
Every year in December students start to run out of steam and are ready for a long break from homework and tests. With the holidays coming up, there are so many fun activities, lights, and celebrations with favorite food to enjoy as the current year winds down. But...
by Dr. Stacie Herrera | Dec 12, 2020 | All, Mental Health
There are times when you (or your child) may feel anxious every day with no known trigger or event to account for the feeling. When we feel unsettled more days than usual it is important to reflect on how our basic needs are being met; how we are caring for ourselves....
by Ethan Weiss | Dec 12, 2020 | Mental Health, All
Can you remember that feeling before the holidays? The certainty that every present held the promise of the perfect whatever. That watching that annual holiday movie would make the season. That the recipe your mom makes every year would turn out just like it...
by Ethan Weiss | Oct 21, 2020 | Therapy, All
Hey Herrera Psychology Folks: What is psychotherapy? You know how in physical therapy, a physical therapist uses special exercises and techniques to help a client decrease pain, discomfort, or increase the freedom or efficiency of movement? Psychotherapy is the...
