We’ve got some new faces around the practice, and we’re excited for you to get to know them! Over the past few months, we’ve welcomed several new clinicians to our team, each bringing their own experience, expertise, and personality to the practice. Let’s get to know them better!

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this just a phase, or does my child need some extra support?” you’re not alone. Knowing when to seek help isn’t always easy, and reaching out for therapy doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with your child.

Therapy can give children a safe space to express themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and work through challenges with the support they need. It can also give parents guidance and reassurance along the way.

Sometimes, a little extra support can make a meaningful difference in helping your child feel understood, confident, and ready to thrive.

As a parent, choosing a therapist for your child is an important decision. You want someone who sees your child as a whole person—not just their behaviors, emotions, or challenges, but also the experiences and identities that shape who they are. Yet even with a skilled therapist, something can sometimes feel off. Your child may struggle to connect, feel misunderstood, or hesitate to open up. Often, this isn't because the therapist lacks expertise. It's because the therapeutic approach may not fully reflect or understand your child's cultural background and lived experiences.

That's where culturally responsive therapy makes a meaningful difference.

Teenagers often experience emotions in ways that feel intense, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. Yet for many teens, putting those feelings into words can feel nearly impossible. Whether it’s fear of judgment, difficulty identifying emotions, or simply not knowing where to begin, “talking about it” isn’t always the easiest path.

This is where art therapy offers a powerful alternative.

If your child forgets instructions, struggles to get started on homework, or has big reactions to small changes—you’re not alone.

Many of these everyday challenges are connected to something called executive functioning—a set of brain skills that help children plan, focus, remember information, manage emotions, and get things done. Researchers at Harvard's Center on the Developing Child describe executive function as the brain's "management system."

The good news? These skills develop over time and can be strengthened with support.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hustle for your worth—by being productive enough, thin enough, likable enough, or perfect enough—Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection might just be the reset your soul needs.

Bringing a new life into the world is often painted as a time of joy, cuddles, and heartwarming firsts. But for many new parents, it can also be a time of fear, sadness, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming emotions that feel too big to handle. If you're experiencing this—or someone you love is—please know you're not alone, and what you're feeling is real. Postpartum mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and OCD are more common than we often talk about, and thankfully, help and healing are absolutely possible.

If you’ve ever lost sleep worrying about what others think, bent over backward to please someone, or obsessed over why someone didn’t include you, then Mel Robbins’ latest book, The Let Them Theory, might be the breath of fresh air you didn’t know you needed.

Every day, caregivers show up. They organize medications, prepare meals, offer emotional support, coordinate appointments, and provide around-the-clock care for loved ones. It’s a role driven by compassion—but it often comes at a cost. That cost is caregiver burnout, and while it may be common, it’s far from harmless.

Read more to learn about the effects of caregiver burnout, and the solutions that can help.

If you're a fan of heartwarming honesty, raw vulnerability, and a good belly laugh now and then (who isn't?), then Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the podcast you've been waiting for. Recommended by therapists, this podcast explores themes of resilience, confidence, and advocacy for women in all walks of life.

The Sage House Therapy team recently gathered for a creative afternoon learning suminagashi, the ancient Japanese art of paper marbling. What began centuries ago with a curious apprentice scrubbing soot from cooking pots has evolved into a soothing, meditative practice that blends art and mindfulness. Using simple materials—water, ink, and paper—we explored the beauty of letting go and watching patterns unfold naturally. Each swirling print became a reflection of calm, imperfection, and flow. Our workshop reminded us that, much like therapy, the most meaningful creations happen when we trust the process.

Check out the latest book and podcast recommendations straight from our expert parent coaches and therapists!

Read more about why our therapist and parent coaching love Dr. Becky’s approach to supporting parents and kids!

As we gear up for back to school here are a few tips from our expert Sage House clinicians to help parents prepare their kids for a great school year.

Find out how art and play therapy can support children with autism and other sensory processing disorders.

Sage House art therapy interns facilitated a community workshop focused on women’s empowerment!

Nothing could prove more essential for fostering strong, supportive relationships than connecting with your child's emotional needs. By being present, naming their emotions, validating those emotions, and when prompted, meeting their emotional needs and helping them problem-solve, you are helping to give him or her the understanding and guidance needed to feel heard, safe, and empowered. These steps help develop emotional intelligence and strengthen the bond with your child.

Found objects in art therapy refer to everyday items that clients discover in their environment, rather than traditional art materials like paints or clay. These objects hold personal meaning and can evoke powerful emotional responses. By integrating found objects into the therapeutic process, clients are encouraged to connect with their surroundings, reflect on their inner world, and express feelings or memories that might be difficult to articulate.