The way forward isn’t through fear; it’s through love, curiosity, and being willing to show up, even when it’s hard.

When I first started Slow Down Psychology, my vision was to offer a unique, semi-intensive healing experience.  In this vision, families...

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Can I be real with you? If I had $1 (okay, it's 2023…$5) for every time a parent asked me this question, I would have enough money to pay...

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I'm about to share something super vulnerable about myself: I am currently in the process of writing the book that I have fantasized...

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I'll never forget a conversation that my father and I had recently after healing from a sizeable rift that happened in our relationship....

Parenting a tween or teen is often a delicate balance between letting kids learn from life's adversity without letting them drown in the...

Prior to launching my online private practice, I worked for a popular, low cost, online therapy site. I'll let you guess which one, but...

Folks, I'm half Cuban, half Colombian...being a coffee lover is practically in my DNA. Don't let the mellow website décor and penchant...

A teen therapist gets personal about suicide

Self care doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. But it does need to be a non-negotiable as a parent of a teen in 2021. A large...

In a world full of quick fixes, let's slow down for some deep emotional well-being

A therapist gets real about being in therapy as a client

So we've been doing this pandemic sh*t show for over a year now. People are getting vaccinated, schools are opening up again, teletherapy...

Some folks assume that because I'm a therapist & sleep enthusiast, I must get an effortless 8 hours per night. HAH!

You, my fellow brilliant scatterbrain, can have a future that doesn't suck. Let's work with your parents and teachers to get you there.

The more I've met with parents, the easier it becomes to get to the core issues.