Is Postpartum Depression Avoidable?
Jessica Gross , M.A.
What is Postpartum Depression? Many new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues usually begin within the first 2 to 3 days after delivery and may...
Finding the Right Therapist: Why Fit Matters
Jessica Gross , M.A.
Not Every Therapist is the Right Fit Starting therapy is a big step — and one of the first things to know is that finding the right therapist can be just as important as deciding to go in the...
Understanding the Difference Between Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation
Jessica Gross , M.A.
When discussing self-harm and suicidal ideation, it’s important to understand that while both may involve significant emotional pain, they are not the same. These experiences have different underlying functions, levels of risk, and clinical implications—and understanding those differences can...
Why Premarital Counseling?
Jessica Gross , M.A.
Research shows that 41% of first marriages, 60% of second marriages, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce. Premarital counseling can significantly improve your chances of marital success—studies indicate that it decreases the likelihood of divorce by 31%....
Teens and Social Media Usage
Jessica Gross , M.A.
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people under 24 in the U.S. and a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report from 2023 found that 20% of the country’s 12–17-year-olds have had at least one major depressive...
Understanding ADHD in Teens
Jessica Gross , M.A.
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. The essential feature of ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity...
How to Support Emotional Regulation in Your Teens
Jessica Gross , M.A.
What is emotional regulation you might ask? Emotional regulation is the “ability to exert control over one’s own emotional state.” It is quite common for teens to struggle with emotional dysregulation due to the flood of hormones rushing through...