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Back to School The first week of school is officially in the books! For many families, this week is full of excitement, new routines, and...

Introduction: Why Summer Throws Off Our Routines Summer often pulls us away from our usual structure. Between vacations, kids being home,...

Not All Growth Is Academic. As summer break begins, many children finally get a moment to breathe—free from tests, homework, and the...

SSRIs and Heat Sensitivity: What You Need to Know About Antidepressants in Summer As temperatures rise, many people focus on sunscreen...

We’re excited to share some wonderful news: Patricia Tacchino, LCSW, has joined the Oak Counseling team! With nearly 15 years of...

We are thrilled to welcome Nicole Irwin, LCSW, to the Oak team! With over 20 years of experience, Nicole brings a deep well of...

Emotional Bandwidth If you feel like you’re running on fumes right now, you’re not alone. 🥱🎒💨 This season is full  — field trips,...

Holding Healing and Boundaries Together in relationships Every couple brings their own stories, past experiences, and emotional wounds...

Have you ever felt like your emotions are pulling you in a million directions—like you're being tossed around in a storm without a clear...

Boundaries! Boundaries! Boundaries! Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable — especially if you didn’t grow up seeing it modeled in...

If the idea of setting boundaries feels foreign, overwhelming, or even wrong —you’re not alone. Many of us grew up believing that love...

Signs You Grew Up Without Boundaries Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you meant no? Or feeling responsible for other people’s...

Have you ever felt like you had to do it all—perfectly, effortlessly, and without a single break? If you’re nodding along, you’re not...

Things I Say a Lot as a Therapist — and What I Hope You Take From It In therapy, there are certain phrases that come up again and again....

How Long Does It Take to “Get Into a Groove” in Therapy? If you’re starting therapy—or thinking about it—one of the first questions that...

Have you ever found yourself feeling completely overwhelmed by your emotions, wishing they would just go away? 😫 Whether it’s anxiety,...

When we think about what we want most in life, happiness is often at the top of the list. But did you know that your brain and nervous...

Talking to kids about tough topics—whether it’s feelings, mistakes, or big life changes—can feel overwhelming. As parents and caregivers,...

When people think of therapy, they often associate it with times of crisis—managing anxiety, working through depression, or navigating...

Have you ever felt stuck in a certain way of thinking—like there's only one way forward, and if things don’t go as planned, everything...