by Sharon Arbel | Jul 30, 2025 | Executive Functioning
Helping kids, teens, and adults build the tools they need to thrive—now and for life. In today’s chaotic, always-on world, our attention is constantly being pulled in ten different directions. From nonstop notifications and tight schedules to balancing work, school,...
by Sharon Arbel | Jul 9, 2025 | Parenting, summer time, Therapy
Exploring the Loss of Structure, Increased Sibling Conflict, and Parental BurnoutBy Dr. Sharon Arbel, Licensed Clinical Psychologist As a clinical psychologist who works closely with families, I often see a surprising seasonal shift in parental stress beginning in...
by admin | May 17, 2025 | Therapy
Hello, friends. As a clinical psychologist practicing in Encino, California in addition to providing telehealth throughout Florida and New York, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that mental health stigma can have on individuals seeking support across the...
by Sharon Arbel | Jan 27, 2025 | Tips For Improving Motivation When You’re Depressed
Parenting a child with ADHD is a journey filled with unique rewards and challenges. When you’re also juggling a busy schedule, finding time to understand and support your child’s needs can feel overwhelming. Between work, parenting, and other responsibilities, carving...
by admin | Jan 6, 2025 | Behavior, Gratitude, Therapy
In therapy, setting goals is a cornerstone of personal growth and development. Whether you’re embarking on a journey of self-discovery or addressing specific challenges, goal-setting provides direction and a sense of purpose. When we set goals, the focus is on...
by Sharon Arbel | Nov 11, 2024 | Parenting, Social Skills, Therapy
It’s that time of the year again: the time for parent-teacher conferences. Some parents relate to this day as “the annual what did I do wrong meeting” while others truly look forward to hearing all about their child. Honestly, as a parent and clinical psychologist I...
by Sharon Arbel | Oct 29, 2024 | Parenting, Relationships, Therapy
Chores are an excellent opportunity to teach our kids values, like family connection, giving, contribution, hard work, interdependence. They are ideal to use as a structure for building values, which is one of the many reasons that paying your child for doing chores...
by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Therapy
As a parent, one of the most challenging questions you may face is when—or if—you should bring your child to therapy. You want to make sure they are well-supported, but it can be difficult to gauge whether their behaviors and emotions are just part of normal...
by admin | Jul 16, 2024 | summer time
According to our hopes and wishes, as well as according to social media, family vacations are often portrayed as perfect, carefree getaways filled with joy, laughter, and seamless bonding. However, the reality can sometimes be quite different, leading to frustration...
by admin | May 15, 2024 | Stress
As we approach the end of another academic year, the world feels heavier than usual for graduating high school and college students. Whether you’re stepping into the unknown of college life, venturing into the real world post-graduation, or facing disappointment...
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