by Herrera Psychology | May 2, 2022 | Therapy, Mental Health
As you search for ways to help your child thrive in the world around them, you may have determined that therapy is a good solution. Many parents, just like yourself, have questions about where to start and what the best move forward should be with therapy. Determining...
by Herrera Psychology | Mar 28, 2022 | Family Living, High School Students, Mental Health
Every child brings special talents to the world. Some children do better in a traditional school setting than others. To help students who may struggle, accommodations can give all students the opportunity to have a full school experience. Accommodations do not change...
by Herrera Psychology | Feb 25, 2022 | Therapy, Mental Health
It is fair to say that the last few years have been…a lot…for just about everyone. Kids, adolescents, and adults have all felt the strain with symptoms of burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression on the rise. Before we talk more about when a child is ready for...
by Herrera Psychology | Dec 20, 2021 | Therapy, All, Mental Health
Children are often unable to express themselves with words in the ways in which many adults are capable. Play therapy is a common style of therapy used for observing and treating children who may be going through a hard time and/or having difficulty expressing...
by Ethan Weiss | Apr 21, 2021 | Mental Health, All
When I’m sick all I really want is for someone to notice. I want someone I care about to tell me that it’s okay that I’m sick—that it’s not a weakness—that I’m not being lazy or irresponsible—that I can be patient with myself. Even then, it’s hard to take the time to...
by Dr. Sarah Swasey | Apr 13, 2021 | All, Assessments, Mental Health
Welcome to part 2 of our series about assessments. In part 1, we covered psychoeducational assessments and in this segment, we focus on cognitive measures. By analyzing the cognitive skills of a child we can determine how they learn and process information. Below is a...