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Child and Teen Therapy: What to Expect at Rosecrans & Associates
Children and teenagers face unique emotional, social, and behavioral challenges as they grow. Child and teen therapy provides a safe, supportive space for young people to express themselves, develop coping skills, and build resilience. At Rosecrans & Associates in...
Narcissistic Abuse: Signs, Support, and the Path to Healing
Narcissistic abuse is a deeply damaging form of psychological manipulation that often leaves victims feeling confused, isolated, and emotionally drained. Whether you’re in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner, parent, friend, or boss, understanding the...
The Gottman Method and the Four Horsemen: How to Recognize and Repair Relationship Damage
Relationships are never perfect—but they don’t have to be toxic, either. If you’re experiencing more arguments than connection or communication breakdowns that leave you feeling unseen, you’re not alone. Many couples fall into destructive patterns without realizing...
Mental Health Challenges in the Fall: Understanding and Managing Seasonal Struggles
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, many people notice shifts in their mood, energy, and overall mental health. The fall season brings shorter days, less sunlight, and transitions that can trigger emotional challenges. Understanding these seasonal mental...
Food Addiction: Understanding the Struggle and Finding Treatment
For many people, food is more than just nourishment—it can also become a source of comfort, stress relief, or even a way to cope with overwhelming emotions. But when eating patterns begin to feel uncontrollable, some individuals may wonder if they are struggling with...
Emotionally Immature Parents: Understanding the Impact and Finding Healing Through Therapy
When we think of parents, we often picture caregivers who provide emotional support, guidance, and unconditional love. However, not all parents are equipped with the skills or capacity to meet their child’s emotional needs. Some may be what psychologists describe as...
Common Mental Health Issues for Kids in the Fall Season
As the leaves change and school routines return, many parents look forward to a fresh start in the fall. But for children, this season can quietly trigger a range of mental health challenges—from school anxiety to low mood and behavioral shifts. Whether your child is...
Why the Mistress Does Not Compete with You: A Message to the Betrayed Partner
Discovering infidelity is one of the most painful betrayals you can experience. If you’ve been cheated on, it’s normal to feel inadequate, blindsided, and to compare yourself to the other woman — the mistress. You might be...
Chronic Pain and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and How Therapy Can Help
Learn how chronic pain affects mental health. Discover symptoms, coping tips, and how therapy like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness can help manage pain. Chronic pain affects more than just your body. It wears on your mind, emotions, relationships, and day-to-day quality of...
When Love Feels Unequal: How Imbalanced Labor Affects Relationships—and How Therapy Can Help
In today’s fast-paced world, modern relationships are often strained by the invisible weight of unbalanced responsibilities. While both partners may be “pulling their weight,” the reality is that not all labor looks the same—and not all of it is seen or acknowledged....
Loneliness in Single Adults & Empty Nesters: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Cope
Loneliness is more than just being alone — it's the deep feeling of isolation, disconnection, and longing for meaningful relationships. For single adults and empty nesters, this can be especially intense. Whether you’re adjusting to life on your own or facing the...
Understanding School Refusal: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help Your Child
Is your child refusing to go to school? Learn the causes, symptoms, and how parents can support children struggling with school refusal. Discover how therapy can help. What Is School Refusal? School refusal, also known as school avoidance, happens when a child...
Understanding OCD in Children: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Parenting Tips
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood—and in children, it can be especially tricky to recognize. While many people associate OCD with excessive cleaning or organizing, in children, OCD may appear as repetitive behaviors, unusual rituals, or...
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Children and Teens: Signs, Support, and Solutions for Parents
Discover how separation anxiety in children and teens presents during back-to-school and other times of the year. Learn how therapy helps, plus expert tips and advice for parents. What Is Separation Anxiety in Children and Teens? Separation anxiety isn’t just a phase...
Parent Burnout in the Summer: Signs, Solutions, and How Therapy Can Help
Feeling exhausted from summer parenting duties? Learn the signs of parent burnout, how to support yourself or your partner, and how therapy can help. Prioritize your mental health this summer. Why Summer Can Lead to Parent Burnout Summer is often portrayed as a time...
Invisible Labor in LGBTQIA+ Relationships: Balancing Parenting, Mental Load, and Emotional Labor with Therapy
In LGBTQIA+ relationships, the emotional landscape of parenting and partnership can be deeply fulfilling—but also complex, layered, and labor-intensive. Whether you're a two-mom household, gay dads, nonbinary or trans parents, or part of a queer co-parenting dynamic,...
Invisible Labor in Relationships: How Mental and Emotional Discrepancies Lead to Conflict—and How Therapy Can Help
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the emotional or mental weight of your relationship—while your partner just “shows up”? If so, you're not imagining it. Many relationships face conflict not because of big blowups, but because of something quieter: the...
Why Adult Children Go Low or No-Contact with Family—and How Therapy Can Help
Choosing to go low-contact or no-contact with a parent or family member is rarely a decision made lightly. For many adult children, it’s a deeply painful step taken after years of emotional turmoil, boundary violations, or unmet needs. While society often pushes...
Mental Health Therapy Tips for Estranged Parents of Adult Children
Family estrangement is one of the most painful and complex emotional experiences a parent can face—especially when the distance is with an adult child. Whether the estrangement happened gradually or suddenly, the silence, confusion, and grief can feel overwhelming. If...
How Mental Health Therapy Can Help Individuals and Couples Heal After Betrayal
When trust is broken in a relationship—whether due to infidelity, lies, emotional affairs, or financial secrecy—the emotional aftermath can be overwhelming. Betrayal cuts deep, often shaking the very foundation of a partnership and leaving both individuals feeling...
How Mental Health Therapy Can Help LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Couples Heal After Betrayal
Betrayal in any relationship is painful—but for LGBTQIA+ couples, it can also be layered with unique challenges. Whether it’s infidelity, emotional cheating, secrecy, or broken trust, betrayal shakes the core of emotional safety and connection. Add to that the...
How Couples Can Rebuild Their Relationship After an Affair With the Help of Therapy
Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences a couple can face. Whether it was a one-time mistake or a prolonged affair, betrayal can shake the very foundation of a relationship—damaging trust, safety, and emotional connection. But here’s the truth: an affair...
Why People Cheat in Relationships — And How Therapy Can Help Heal and Rebuild
Infidelity can devastate a relationship—but understanding why cheating happens is a powerful first step toward healing, accountability, and repair. While betrayal hurts deeply, it's rarely as simple as “someone just wanted something new.” The truth is: people cheat...
Why Couples Repeat the Same Argument Over and Over — And How Therapy Can Help Break the Cycle
Do you and your partner keep having the same argument again and again—only to end up frustrated, disconnected, and no closer to a solution? You’re not alone. Many couples fall into a cycle of recurring fights that never seem to get resolved. These “stuck” arguments...
Is Your Child Afraid of Being Bullied? Signs, Effects, and How Therapy Can Help
Is your child showing signs of being bullied or afraid of bullying? Learn the emotional and behavioral symptoms, how parents can help, and how therapy supports children who are struggling. The Hidden Pain: Fear of Bullying and Its Lasting Impact on Children Bullying...
Understanding Cravings and Food Noise
Cravings and food noise are experiences many of us face regularly. In this blog post, we will dive deep into the science behind cravings and food noise, their symptoms, and the most effective ways to reduce them for better mental and physical well-being.
Somatic Therapy
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is more important than ever. Traditional therapies often focus on the mind, but what if the key to mental well-being lies in the connection between mind and body? This is where Somatic Therapy comes into play.
Understanding Anger Management: Symptoms, Challenges, and Effective Treatment
Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences at some point, but when it becomes uncontrollable or frequent, it can negatively impact your health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Low-Contact vs. No-Contact During the Holidays: Navigating Family Boundaries and Emotional Well-Being
The holidays can be tough for some people due to family issues, so this post will explain low-contact and no-contact options, why people choose them, and how to handle them while focusing on self-care and boundaries.
Bariatric Surgery, Marital Problems, and Therapy
Bariatric surgery can impact both physical health and relationship dynamics, leading to challenges like role shifts and emotional distance. Therapy and support groups can help couples navigate these changes and improve communication post-surgery.
Understanding Addiction Swapping After Weight Loss Surgery
In this blog post, we will explore addiction swapping after weight loss surgery, focusing on alcohol and other commonly addictive substances, while providing tips for managing this risk.
How Therapy Can Help with Weight Management
People try many different ways to lose weight, and can still struggle. There are fad diets and procedures that claim they can help you lose weight fast, but most of these are short term solutions. Any diet, medication, or procedure works as long as you follow the...
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It is a hard decision to realize we need help and then how to find someone to help us. It’s hard to know where to start, who to turn to.
Binge Eating Disorder and Emotional Eating
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, but is the least talked about of the eating disorders. It has been gaining more attention over the past several years since the addition of the diagnosis to the DSM-V.