If you've spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you've probably encountered videos explaining the signs of ADHD or neurodivergence.increasingly uncomfortable eating in front of other people.
Read MoreSome children seem to live in two different worlds at once.
They may be incredibly bright, intensely curious, highly verbal, creative, insightful, or academically advanced. At the same time, they may struggle with attention, emotional regulation, reading, writing, executive functioning, anxiety, friendships, sensory differences, or simply getting through everyday expectations without becoming overwhelmed.
Read MoreMaybe you have always been the one who kept everything together.
You remembered the appointments. Managed the family calendar. Met the deadlines. Organized the school forms. Juggled work, kids, friendships, marriage, groceries, emails, and approximately 47 browser tabs in your brain at all times.
Read MoreIf you or someone you love has ADHD, you've probably discovered that there is no shortage of advice online. One search can leave you with thousands of books, podcasts, social media accounts, supplements, planners, and productivity tips, many of which contradict one another. It can be difficult to know where to start.
Read MoreIf you've recently learned that your child is neurodivergent, you may be wondering where to start.
Should they begin play therapy?
Would social skills groups help?
What about parent coaching, EMDR, neurofeedback, or an ADHD evaluation?
The truth is, there isn't one "best" therapy for neurodivergent children because no two children are exactly alike.
Read MoreAt Heights Family Counseling, we believe therapy should never be one size fits all. Every person walks through our doors with a unique story, which is why we've intentionally built a team of clinicians with diverse specialties and expertise to meet people wherever they are in life.
Read MoreAfter sharing my own experience with LENS neurofeedback, I promised I'd tell you about my daughter's.
Read MoreA few months ago, I decided we needed to bring LENS neurofeedback to Heights Family Counseling. The idea wasn't because I had become a neurofeedback enthusiast overnight. It was because I kept hearing the same thing from families.
Read MoreAt Heights Family Counseling, we take a comprehensive, relationship focused approach to ADHD support.
Read MoreAt Heights Family Counseling, we are always looking for thoughtful, effective ways to support the nervous system, especially for children, teens, and adults who feel stuck despite doing all the “right” things.
We are excited to share that we will soon be offering LENS Neurofeedback as part of our services.
This approach is gaining attention for its ability to support brain regulation in a way that is gentle, noninvasive, and often deeply calming.
Read MoreSome children look like they are doing everything right.
They follow the rules, work hard in school, rarely push back, and seem deeply motivated to make adults happy. Teachers love them. Parents feel proud. From the outside, it can look like confidence, responsibility, and maturity.
Read MoreSome children feel things deeply.
They react strongly to criticism, shut down quickly after small disappointments, or seem overwhelmed by the possibility that someone is upset with them. Parents often describe walking on eggshells, unsure how such small moments can lead to such big emotional responses.
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