How to Choose the Right Evaluation: AD/HD, Psychoeducational, or Comprehensive

When a child or teen is struggling—with attention, school performance, behavior, or social/emotional functioning—parents often face a key question: What kind of evaluation do we need? At Heights Family Counseling, we offer three main types of evaluations. Knowing how they differ will help you pick the one that fits your family’s needs and budget.

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Why Premarital Counseling Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make in Your Relationship

As a therapist, I often meet couples after years of built-up hurt, miscommunication, or misunderstanding — when resentment has taken root and repair feels hard. But one of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing couples before that point — in the hopeful, sometimes nervous, but deeply connected stage of engagement. That’s where premarital counseling comes in.

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October Position of the Month: The Reverse Scoop

Physical intimacy is one meaningful way couples connect, not only for pleasure but also for closeness, vulnerability, and playfulness. Trying a new position can help reignite passion, foster curiosity, and deepen emotional bonds. One creative option that blends comfort with connection is The Reverse Scoop. This back-to-front position offers partners an opportunity to experiment with closeness and rhythm while still maintaining a sense of ease.

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When It’s Time to Start the Evaluation Process — What to Look For & Why It Matters

For many parents, recognizing when to pursue a formal evaluation for their child can feel overwhelming. You may worry about labels, costs, and what the process involves. But evaluations aren’t about labeling — they’re about clarity, support, and helping your child reach their potential. Below are signs to watch for, an overview of the types of evaluations, and the reasons that a comprehensive evaluation approach works best.

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The Benefits of Play Therapy: Helping Children Grow, Heal, and Thrive

Children often don’t have the words to fully express what they’re feeling inside. Instead, they communicate through play — their most natural form of expression. Play therapy uses this language of play to help children process emotions, build coping skills, and find healthier ways to navigate challenges. At our practice, we offer several types of play therapy to meet each child’s unique needs.

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Supporting Your Tween or Teen Through School Hardships: When to Step In and When to Step Back

Navigating adolescence is never easy. For tweens and teens, friendship conflicts, breakups, and social pressures can feel overwhelming. As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from pain, but experts like Jessica Lahey in The Gift of Failure and Lisa Damour in Untangled remind us that struggle is part of growth. The challenge for parents lies in knowing when to let kids work through difficulties on their own and when to step in with guidance.

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The Different Types of Apologies — and Why Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean Going Back

Apologies are powerful. They can heal wounds, rebuild bridges, and soften hardened hearts. But not all apologies are created equal — and not every apology leads to reconciliation. Understanding the different types of apologies helps us navigate what forgiveness really means and why it doesn’t always restore a relationship to its original form.

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