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Collaborate, don’t control. Instead of announcing rules, have a conversation. Ask your teen what feels helpful about their tech use, what makes it hard to unplug, and what kinds of family time they actually enjoy. Co-creating a plan (even a loose one) builds buy-in and reduces power struggles.

A comprehensive assessment helps bring clarity to complex situations, offering the insight and direction that can transform frustration into understanding.

Psychological testing can be a powerful tool for understanding how a person thinks, feels, and learns. Whether you’re a teen struggling to keep up at school, an adult navigating anxiety or burnout, or a parent seeking clarity about your child’s needs, comprehensive testing can bring answers—and relief.

If your child is bright and creative but often forgets homework, loses focus easily, or seems “all over the place,” you may have wondered if Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) could be playing a role. Many families consider ADHD testing when attention, organization, or emotional regulation challenges begin to impact daily life—whether at school, home, or in friendships. Read on to enjoy our guide to ADHD testing in NOVA.

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s often misunderstood. Many children and teens who experience dyslexia...

Use these tips to assess how the school year is going so far and what tweaks - if any - can be made to your family schedule!

Learn more about AI and teen mental health, including the positives, the negatives, and where to go from here.

We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Billups, Supervisee in Social Work, and Jessica Shin, LCSW, to our practice family. Both Amanda and Jessica bring warmth, deep clinical skill, and a shared commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed care for children, teens, and families.

Are you searching for a therapist that will support you and your unique story? As you consider your options, keep an eye out for the following signs of an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy practice.

We put together the following list of suggestions for preparing your child for therapy with compassion and reassurance.

Which traits have led viewers to call Dr. Mel King neurodivergent (and more specifically, autistic)? There are several, including:

Continue reading to learn more about this important mind-body connection and how specialized mental health treatment can improve GI health.

In today’s world, parents and caregivers are plagued by all sorts of different worries. We worry about how our children are doing in...

Continue reading to learn more about OCD, traditional treatments, and how we incorporate research-proven innovations...

Does December have you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? You are definitely not alone.

Holidays often come with their own set of joys and challenges. The holidays can bring about many emotions, ranging from excitement to...

Those who regularly read our blog and follow us on social media are no strangers to our enthusiastic endorsement of play therapy. As a...

Here are a few behavioral signs that indicate that neuropsychological testing might be helpful for your child or teen.

Traveling can be both an exciting adventure and a daunting task depending on a variety of factors. This is especially true for...

“So, will my child just be playing the whole time?” As experienced play therapists, this is something we hear on occasion, and we get it....