Family Therapy Group of Weston Blog

Woman with eyes closed, meditating in a living room with plants in the background.

When Words Aren’t Enough: How Somatic Therapy Helps Us Heal Through the Body

Written by: Jessica Rotterman Many of us have learned to live almost entirely in our heads. We analyze. We overthink. We replay conversations. We try to “logic” our way through pain, anxiety, grief, anger, or relationship struggles. And while insight is important, sometimes healing requires ...

Cover image with three sparklers and a blue bokeh background; article title 'Birthday Blues: Why Milestone Birthdays Can Bring Up Unexpected Emotions' by Yailene Delossantos.

Birthday Blues: Why Milestone Birthdays Can Bring Up Unexpected Emotions

Written by: Yailene Delossantos Birthdays are supposed to feel exciting. At least that’s the message we often receive. Celebrations, surprises, big plans, and social media posts filled with balloons, dinners, and heartfelt captions. But in therapy, I often hear a different experience (myself included), especially ...

More Than a Title: Understanding Your Therapist’s Role

Written by: Yasmine Mohamed I need great support, am I in the right place? One word that might make you believe you are in the wrong place: Intern. However, did you know that there are different types of interns in the mental health field? At ...

Common Signs of ADHD in Elementary Aged Children

Written by: Samantha Angulo Many parents notice that their child sometimes struggles with focus, forgetfulness, or hyperactivity. With all the information available online, it can be hard to discern between normal “kid stuff” and ADHD. As a child therapist, I often hear from parents ...

Navigating the Storm Within: A Compassionate Guide to Perimenopause

Written by: Magaly Gauntlett If you’re in your 40s or 50s and have been feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster, you are not alone. If you feel more irritable, anxious, or forgetful than you used to, and your body feels like it’s changing in ...

Dating Apps and Mental Health: Finding the Balance

By: Jennifer Gutierrez Waiting for your hinge crush to respond to your like? The person you matched with on Bumble hasn’t asked you out yet? Didn’t wake up to as many likes as your best friend? Or do you feel like after endless swipes you’ve ...

The Impact of Negative Self-Talk on Well-Being and How to Overcome It

Written by: Priscila Estep Negative self-talk—the internal dialogue that criticizes, doubts, or belittles oneself—is a common experience. While occasional self-reflection is natural, persistent negative self-talk can significantly impact mental and physical health. Understanding its effects and learning strategies to counteract it can lead to ...

The “T” Word: Let’s Talk About Trauma

Written by Luis Garcia When most people hear the word trauma, they think of big events like accidents, abuse, war, or disasters. Those experiences can absolutely be traumatic. But trauma isn’t only about what happened, it’s also about what happened inside of us as ...

Men in therapy

Written by: Nadinna Guerrero I always want to celebrate when men come to therapy because I know how hard it can be for men to seek therapy. It can be difficult for men to admit that they need help and that it’s ok to need help. ...

Stepping Into Therapy for the First Time: What to Expect

Written by: Samantha Angulo Walking into a therapy office for the first time can feel like stepping into the unknown. There’s often a mix of curiosity, hope, and let’s face it: nervousness. You might know that therapy is the right decision for you, but that ...