Tips On How To Handle The Loss Of A Loved One
Losing a loved one is unlike any other experience we have as human beings. The acute sense of loss follows us for weeks, months, even years, and can disrupt our …
Mind Over Mood: How We Help Children With Anxiety and Depression
According to The National Institute Of Mental Health, 13.1% of children ages 8-15 have a diagnosable mental illness. Although, the majority of children studied, (8.6%), were diagnosed with Attention Deficit …
The Truth About The Mom Blues and Teens
Most people have heard the term postpartum depression and anxiety, which describes the temporary, but awful feelings of dread and despair that descend upon some women after giving birth. However, …
Welcome Dr. Schwartz!
Another exciting time of growth at Upside Therapy, Dr. Sarah Schwartz has joined the team! Dr. Schwartz is a provisionally licensed psychologist, supervised by Dr. Rachel Oppenheimer. Dr. Schwartz is passionate about …
2016 A Year In Review
As the end of the year draws near, it’s a time to enjoy the festive holidays and look toward the new year. But, before we get out those party hats …
Therapy for Change: How Therapy Eases Transitional Periods
According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, “an inventory of common stressors,” developed in 1967 by Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe, any type of change, whether positive or negative, can induce …
Finding The Best Treatment For Your Child
Having a child diagnosed with autism can be daunting. You wonder what this means for your child’s future, and how you will handle all of the challenges that this diagnosis brings to …
Welcome Barbara Crowley
This couldn’t be a more exciting time as Upside Therapy continues to grow, and we are proud to present our new therapist Barbara Crowley, MS, LPC-I. Mrs. Crowley is supervised …
Therapy: Moving From Misconception to Growth
These days, it seems like you can’t throw a stone without coming across a meme that says: “(insert healthy activity here) is cheaper than therapy.” TV shows and movies portray bumbling …
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What is it and How Does It Work
As our practice continues to grow, we wanted to share some of the frameworks and theories we work under. One of these frameworks is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). …