Danielle Matthew

Summer is upon us, allowing much-needed time with our kids and teens that we should not take for granted. I think we can all agree these...

It is no surprise that many people, including teens, currently suffer from anxiety, depression, and severe stress. Some of the last few...

The uncertainties from the first two years of the pandemic brought newfound fear and anxiety for families and individuals across the...

“My son rarely showers,” “My daughter will be graduating soon and won’t look into colleges,” and “He never does his homework;” are common...

In my practice over the past year, I have seen many people looking for ways to bring more joy into their lives. One client recently...

There are times when life feels overwhelming, scary, or uncertain. In times such as these, you may ask yourself, “How am I going to get...

The holidays can be a hectic time for everyone, especially for parents who have kids that live at home. Along with the normal stress that...

Many people underestimate the power of kindness, gratitude, and helping others. While we learn that these are good behaviors, their...

The pandemic has triggered a variety of mental health symptoms, including bullying. Over the past year and a half, self-esteem and...

For the past year and a half, things haven’t felt okay to many of us. And while some normality has returned, concerns around COVID’s new...

The 2021/2022 school year is very different from prior years. Unlike last year, when many kids struggled with virtual learning, they are...

Within the next few weeks, millions of U.S. students will be starting a new school year. It will be many students’ first time sharing a...

Parents sometimes worry because their teen has become socially withdrawn. They no longer want to leave the house or hang out with their...

Over half of U.S. teens have made a friend online. Many of these online friends live thousands of miles apart, sometimes across the...

Perhaps therapy for your child is something that you’ve considered off and on over the years, or maybe you’ve recently seen changes in...

Over the past year, COVID has taken a toll on mental health. School is an integral part of child and teen’s development and mental...

It has been nearly a year since half of U.S. students have stepped foot on a school campus. While a decrease in academic performance has...

Stress over the past year’s events, including the pandemic, presidential election, and racial tension, has threatened our nation’s mental...

With COVID-19 cases spiking and more stay-at-home orders imposed, the holidays are likely to look a little different for everyone this...

For many people, 2020 has been a challenging year. So much this year has felt adverse, complicated, and even disappointing. With the fear...