Actively Working Towards Who I Want To Be In 2023 [Podcast Episode]

It is that time of year again when we are bombarded with reflection, planning, changing, thinking, … and to be honest, hearing about all the different things that I should be doing makes me feel a little overwhelmed. As human beings, we are social animals meaning that...

Recognizing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) In Kids With Jesse Dice, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

When we think about OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, most folks think about hand-washing, lining things up perfectly, or really perfectionistic kids. But the truth is that OCD can present in many different ways and very frequently, it’s confused with generalized...

LGBTQ+: How To Respond When Your Child Is Coming Out To You

Today’s generation of teens is incredibly accepting of each other, and families, parents are more accepting too. Both this and even the pandemic have resulted in kids coming out earlier than even a few years ago. But what’s the best way to respond when your kid (or...

How To Help Your Anxious Kids: An Interview With Samantha Sweeney, Ph.D.

We’ve been waiting a long time to share today’s episode with you and we couldn’t be more excited! Dr. Samantha Sweeney is one of Amanda’s oldest friends and an expert on working with parents of anxious kids. She’s a psychologist, author, educator and has a private...

Developing Community Abroad Or At Home With Jodi Harris, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

Being connected to those around us improves the physical and mental health of both us parents and our kids. But many parents lack this sense of community or feel like they have to work incredibly hard to develop one. This is especially true for folks who move around a...

How Did We Start Active & Connected Family Therapy? With Caroline Megargel, MSW, LCSW [Podcast Episode]

Since you’re here on our (new!!) website, you might’ve already seen that we have some SUPER EXCITING news to share! Virginia Family Therapy will now be continuing under our new name: Active & Connected Family Therapy! It’s such an exciting time for us and we’ve...