Language Disorders and the Impact on Learning

When a person has a Language disorders (deficits in expressive and/or receptive language), it can impact all academic areas.

Nonverbal Learning Disability

Nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) is one of the least understood learning differences. In fact, the learning difference is not in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the handbook that classifies mental disorders used by mental health clinicians.

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10 Facts About Dyslexia

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. Some experts estimate that 1 out of 10 individuals have dyslexia. Despite how common the disability is, very few people really understand the learning disorder.

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Normalizing Mental Illness, One Cartoon Character at a Time

One of the first statements I often hear is that, "I do not need counseling; nothing is wrong with me!" While this is likely true, and I truly believe that counseling is not for “fixing” a person, but instead providing a safe place to work through life’s difficulties,

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Play Therapy, More Important Than Ever!

As a play therapist, I know how important unstructured play is. In fact, I believe it is one of the most important things a child can do to learn and understand their environment.

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Mindfulness for Children

A new buzz word in the field of mental health has been mindfulness. Many have heard about it but are not sure what it is. Mindfulness means being present in the moment.

Child CounselingAmy RolloSeptember 19, 2016Mindfulness, child counseling, Child counselor in Cypress, family counseling in Cypress, positive parenting, Parent consultation in Cypress, AD/HD services in Cypress, Anxiety, AD/HD, Depression, Anxiety interventions

How to Know When Therapy is Right for Your Child?

It can be tough to know when to start therapy for your child. One common misconception of counseling is that there has to be something “wrong” with a person in order for them to go to counseling.

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Surviving Tough Times

Every marriage goes through rough times. In fact, Dr. John Gottman, one of the leading researchers on marital stability and divorce prediction, states that it is actually how you handle incompatibility that predicts marriage success not how compatibleyou are.

Couples CounselingAmy RolloAugust 8, 2016marriage, marriage counseling, couples counseling, marriage and family therapy, Counseling services in Cypress, Cy-Hope Counseling, Cypress Counseling Services, Gottman Therapy, relationships, Blog, Houston family counseling

Cy-Fair Magazine Fall 2015 Article

Heights Family Counseling's owner, Amy Rollo, M.A., LSSP, LPC-S, is featured in Cy-Fair Magazine as an "Ask the Expert."

Teen & Tween CounselingAmy RolloAugust 3, 2016cy-fair magazine, ask the expert, child counselor, child counselor in Cypress, teen counselor in Cypress, Adolescent Counselor in Cypress, Family Counseling in Cypress

Back to School!

You know what time of the year it is when parents are celebrating and kids are dragging their feet. Families made it through the summer and created wonderful memories (as well as probably some not so great memories).

Life TransitionsAmy RolloAugust 3, 2016back to school, Houston family counseling

Parenting Without Yelling!!!

When parents enter my office for the first time, they often express that they are overwhelmed. They are tired of constantly yelling at their children and know their children are exhausted by the struggle as well.

Child CounselingAmy RolloAugust 2, 2016child counseling, positive parenting, positive reinforcement, Child counselor in Cypress, family counselor in Cypress, Cy-Hope Counseling, Amy Rollo Therapy, improving parenting

4 Quick Steps to Instantly Improve your Mood

Everyone has days where everything seems negative. You might be in a “funk” and feel like you can’t snap out of it. Here are some tips to instantly improve your mood.

Depression TreatmentAmy RolloJune 27, 2016mood, exercise, depression, sadness, counseling blog, child counselor in Cypress, child counselor, journaling, mindfulness, meditation, narrative therapy, play therapist in Cypress

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