Men, It’s Time: Why You Deserve a Safe Space to Work on Your Mental Health
Men, It’s Time: Why You Deserve a Safe Space to Work on Your Mental Health Hey there— If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance something inside you knows it’s time for a change. Maybe you’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly misunderstood. Maybe you’re struggling in your relationships, your work, or just in […]
The Power of Seeing the Best in Your Partner
The Power of Seeing the Best in Your Partner—Even on the Hard Days Relationships are built in the everyday moments—the quiet dinners, shared laughter, miscommunications, and even the hard conversations. But one of the most overlooked ways to strengthen a relationship is choosing to see the best in your partner, especially when things feel frustrating, […]
Understanding Betrayal Trauma: Why It Hurts So Deeply and How to Begin Healing
Understanding Betrayal Trauma: Why It Hurts So Deeply and How to Begin Healing As a therapist who works closely with individuals and couples navigating trauma, I can tell you—few wounds cut as deep as betrayal trauma. Whether it’s discovering infidelity in a relationship, uncovering years of deception, or recognizing that someone you trusted has violated […]
Why Communication Isn’t the Problem
Why Communication Isn’t the Problem—It’s What You’re Avoiding When couples come into therapy, one of the most common things they say is, “We just need to work on our communication.” And while it’s true that healthy communication is essential in any relationship, “communication issues” are rarely the core problem. More often, what’s being labeled as […]
How to Strengthen Your Relationship: Insights from Research and Therapy
How to Strengthen Your Relationship: Insights from Research and Therapy Building and maintaining a strong relationship takes effort, intention, and continuous growth. Whether you’re in a long-term partnership or just starting out, understanding how to nurture your connection is essential. At KDM Counseling Group, we help couples navigate challenges, improve communication, and develop deeper emotional […]
Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Path to Self-Healing
Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Path to Self-Healing Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a powerful and transformative approach to therapy that helps individuals understand and heal the different parts of themselves. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is based on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple sub-personalities, […]
Helping Teenagers Through Academic Anxiety: A Therapist’s Perspective
Academic anxiety is a growing concern among teenagers today. With the increasing demands of school, standardized testing, and future planning, it’s no surprise that many teens find themselves overwhelmed. As a marriage and family therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how academic anxiety can affect a teenager’s mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. It’s essential to understand […]
Navigating a Romantic Relationship with a Narcissist: Insights and Strategies
Navigating a Romantic Relationship with a Narcissist: Insights and Strategies Romantic relationships thrive on mutual respect, empathy, and compromise. But when one partner exhibits narcissistic traits, these foundational elements can feel elusive. Navigating a relationship with a narcissist requires awareness, strong boundaries, and a commitment to your emotional well-being. Here, we delve into the dynamics […]
Executive Functioning Skills Training
Executive functioning is a combination of brain-based abilities that enable goal-setting, planning, managing disappointment, and adapting to unexpected events. These skills help individuals tackle challenges without becoming overwhelmed and are crucial for success in school, relationships, and overall quality of life. Our group employs evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques to enhance social flexibility, emotion regulation, planning, time […]
Evaluation Services
Overview Our on-staff School Psychologist provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to address intellectual, learning, social/emotional, and behavioral concerns. At this time, we can evaluate children and adolescents ages 6 to 21. Each assessment is personalized to meet the unique needs of the individual being evaluated and answer the specific referral questions accordingly. Our psychologist has extensive knowledge of […]