by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 1, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Exploring the signs and when therapy can help. Seeking therapy is a personal decision, and it can sometimes be difficult to know when it’s the right time to take that step. Many people hold onto the belief that therapy is only for those in extreme distress or facing...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Anxiety, Child Development, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Family Therapy, Psychological Development
Mental health challenges among children and teens are on the rise, with anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues becoming more prevalent in recent years. While these issues can be treated in a variety of ways, marriage and family therapists (MFTs) bring a unique...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Anxiety, Child Development, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Marriage, Psychological Development, Psychotherapy, Relationships
In a world where relationships are increasingly complex and family dynamics ever-evolving, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) stands as a critical resource for improving emotional health and interpersonal well-being. MFT is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Anxiety, Child Development, Communication, Depression, Emotions, Family Therapy, Psychological Development
Young children often lack the verbal skills and emotional vocabulary to express their inner thoughts and feelings directly. For children under the age of 12—particularly those between 3 and 10—traditional talk therapy is often ineffective or even inappropriate. This...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Anxiety, Child Development, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Family Therapy, Psychological Development
Anxiety and depression are among the most common and pressing mental health issues affecting adolescents today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a leading cause of illness and disability among adolescents, while anxiety disorders...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy
More American adults with psychiatric problems have been seeking talk therapy in recent years, according to a number of recently published studies. One such study, in the American Journal of Psychiatry, reported that the number of people using only psychiatric...
