Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
The Importance of Gratitude
I have written about gratitude before, but with Thanksgiving coming up next week I couldn’t resist revisiting the topic. As a psychologist, I am consistently grateful and honored to be a part of the my client’s journey. It is a…
Read More3 Important Factors in Picking a Therapist
Finding a therapist can be daunting and overwhelming. Filtering through information on agencies and service providers can be confusing and discouraging. With that said, finding a good personality fit is extremely important. Here are some simple guidelines to navigate you through…
Read MoreAdult ADHD…Not Just a Myth
ADHD does not just impacts kids! Often times adults with ADHD have not been diagnosed as children and they should have been. In fact, many children who have ADHD continue to have symptoms into adulthood. Adult ADHD can impact all…
Read MoreMedia Do’s and Don’ts
Media: Do’s and Don’ts Media is prevalent throughout our culture, from Facebook to Snapchat, to interactive video games, news outlets, and even Pinterest. It is safe to say that even as adults media is somewhere in our daily interactions with…
Read MoreFamily Counseling: What to Look for in a Family Counselor
Is your family living in chaos and conflict? Instead of a haven, does your home feel like a war zone? Maybe things aren’t as bad as a war zone, but relationships are strained. There isn’t the closeness or connection that…
Read MoreEMDR Trauma Counseling
What is EMDR? EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a psychotherapy approach that has been extensively studied and proven effective in the treatment of trauma. More recently, studies have shown that EMDR is also effective in treating: Panic Attacks…
Read MoreADHD Testing & ADHD Diagnosis
People often ask what the benefits are to completing ADHD testing to see if an ADHD diagnosis is warranted. Some people are afraid that if they get an ADHD diagnosis it will have a negative impact on their life. At…
Read MoreAutism Evaluation & Autism Diagnosis: What To Look for and How It Can Help
Deciding to complete an autism evaluation is difficult for many people, and there is still a great deal of confusion about what an autism diagnosis really means. Screening for autism is still a difficult process, leaving many children and adults…
Read More4 Tips to Parenting Teens!
The teenage years are some of the most confusing, difficult phases parents will experience with their children. Trying to navigate fluctuating moods can feel like you are on a roller coaster, leaving you utterly confused. Now let’s add the uncharted…
Read MoreShame & Healing
Shame…such a hard place to be, yet so many of us live in a constant state of feeling shame. I see people who are dealing with this emotion all the time in my office. Shame fosters anxiety, depression, and it keeps…
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