Author Archives: Jan Madura

Growing up in the age of social media can be difficult for anyone, but sometimes it seems to hit teenage girls the hardest. Navigating the already existing social challenges of “mattering and belonging,” peer pressure and maintaining a positive body image can certainly add to the toll. Add in the whispers, emoji’s and competition for […]

Have you decided that the time has come for you to seek help for symptoms of anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns? Now more than ever, people are turning to experienced health professionals to help them manage the feelings that have been preventing them from living their life to the fullest. It may be […]

Being the parents of a young child can be very rewarding and provide a sense of great pride. Sometimes though, there can be factors that lead to worry and this can include when a child regularly misbehaves. Childhood is a time when children are learning a sense of sense, so it can be hard to […]

For people who learn and think differently, the world can present a host of challenges. Fortunately, there is much more awareness of this, yet often people are not diagnosed properly until well into adulthood which can cause daily challenges. Whether it’s ADHD, dyslexia or other learning differences, it’s important to understand that you can adapt […]

The therapists at Suffolk Counseling Services believe that everyone deserves to live happy, peaceful and fulfilling lives. It’s no secret that even the strongest people may deal with depression, anxiety, learning differences or other mental health struggles. Having a trusted confidant who provides a judgement-free place to express your inner emotions while encouraging you to […]

It’s certainly not an easy time to be the parent of a pre-teen when it comes to social media and the worrisome effects it can have on your child. It’s a critical time when children are still developing emotionally and what they see online can often be confusing or scary.