Neuropsychological assessments are powerful tools that help us understand how your brain functions in areas like memory, attention, and problem-solving. At Impact Psychological Services, we use these assessments to provide a detailed picture of your cognitive strengths and challenges, which helps guide personalized treatment plans.

Gender exploration is a deeply personal and complex process that allows individuals to understand and affirm their true identity. In recent years, the importance of providing affirming care through therapy has become increasingly recognized as essential to supporting individuals on this journey.

Parenting is often seen as an instinctual act, but the invisible threads of our past can profoundly shape how we nurture our children. Intergenerational trauma, the unresolved emotional wounds passed down from one generation to the next, can subtly influence parenting behaviors, attachment styles, and emotional regulation.

Healthy parent-child relationships thrive on a balance of love, trust, and clear expectations.

Therapeutic assessments can be a vital part of your journey toward better mental health, providing a roadmap for understanding your emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.

In child therapy, an integrative approach that combines psychodynamic and behavioral techniques offers a powerful solution for addressing both emotional and behavioral challenges.

Our early relationships with caregivers shape the way we navigate love and connection as adults.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) offers a structured, evidence-based approach to help these young individuals gain control over their emotions.

The landscape of psychotherapy has evolved significantly over the past decades.

In recent years, the landscape of mental health care has undergone a significant transformation, with online therapy becoming a crucial component of psychological services.

At its core, attachment theory suggests that the way we connect with our caregivers lays the foundation for how we perceive ourselves and others.

Depression is a pervasive mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, but its manifestation within neurodiverse communities can be particularly complex.

Neurodiversity celebrates the vast spectrum and diversity of the human mind, recognizing neurological differences like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia as natural variations that enrich our world.

The landscape of child therapy has evolved significantly, highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches that address both the emotional and behavioral challenges children face.

In psychotherapy, resilience and defense mechanisms are crucial concepts that significantly impact an individual's psychological well-being and ability to navigate life's challenges.

In today’s polarized world, children are increasingly exposed to sociopolitical stressors that can significantly impact their mental health, especially those from marginalized communities.

The growing concern for student mental health has prompted educators and professionals to recognize the significant impact of emotional well-being on academic performance and overall development.

Grounded in the premise that early interactions with caregivers shape an individual's approach to relationships and stress management, attachment theory provides invaluable insights for psychotherapy, particularly when working with adolescents.

While it may look like "just fun" to the casual observer, play is actually a crucial tool in helping children with behavioral problems.

Our very own Mikayla Girelli, PsyD has written an activity book, "Unleashing Your Superpowers: An Activity Book to Foster Posttraumatic Growth," and it is designed for children ages 8-12 and aims to promote resilience and recovery.