by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Sep 19, 2025 | Therapy
Reaching out for therapy can be a powerful first step in feeling better and making positive lifestyle changes, but it’s natural to have a few questions. Our guide dispels some of the most common myths and discusses what actually happens in therapy. 8 Common...
by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Jul 28, 2025 | Parenting
You’ve spent a large portion of your life putting love, energy, and focus into your child. Although you are proud and excited for their next chapter, it’s completely normal to feel unsure or even scared of your own. How you deal with empty nest syndrome...
by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Jul 16, 2025 | Children
As a parent, you want your child to grow into the best person they can be. Along the way, they’ll likely run into some hiccups, including emotional and social ups and downs. These issues, such as test anxiety, moodiness, and shyness, are common for kids....
by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | Jun 20, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression
You show up. You perform. You smile. To the outside world, everything seems fine, maybe even impressive. But inside, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly unraveling. These are common signs of high-functioning anxiety or high-functioning depression — mental health...
by Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates | May 23, 2025 | Grief
In the aftermath of losing a loved one or the future you had planned for yourself, grief takes root, weaving its threads into the fabric of our existence. Over time, this burden gradually eases, but coping with grief is a complex process. These are a few ways to cope...
