Now Offering Therapy And Psychological Evaluations In Richmond!

Active & Connected Family Therapy is in Richmond! We are so excited to share with everyone that Active & Connected Family Therapy now has a location in the heart of the Libbie Grove area in Richmond! Our newest office has such a warm and welcoming vibe with...

Improving Your Kid’s Mental Health: Easy Family Therapy Hacks [Podcast Episode]

Click here to listen to the Active & Connected Families podcast now! Do you ever wonder why your kids are fighting more than usual? Or do you worry about spending way more time with one kid over another?  With all the families I work with, and similarly in my own...

How Our Pets Promote Social And Emotional Growth With Christine Bowers, LMFT [Podcast Episode]

We all know that animals can have a profound impact on people’s lives. But did you know pets can even promote social and emotional growth in our kids? Children use being with their pets as a very consistent coping skill and as a way to manage their emotions. I notice...

Child And Adolescent Suicide

Did you know that, in the United States, emergency room visits for suicide attempts by adolescent girls in early 2021 rose 51% compared to the same period in 2019? There’s a serious mental health crisis going on for kids and adolescents. As therapists, we’ve known...

Mental Fitness For Athletes And Everyone, Really… With Michael Atunrase [Podcast Episode]

The trend we’re seeing among athletes and other teenagers is a general increase in anxiety and depression. Especially those high-achieving teens, like our teen athletes, struggle with these feelings. They either feel like they shouldn’t experience them at all or...

Raising Boys #3: Why Is It So Hard For Boys To Talk About Their Feelings? With Matt Browning, LPC

The first two episodes of this series on raising boys were focussed on men’s mental health. Today we’re diving into the topic of why it is so hard for boys to talk about their feelings. My guest today is Matt Browning, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Active &...