Mycael Parks, LPC
Graduation: A Time to Celebrate and Let Them Thrive
Graduation season is here! Soon, your child will be donning a graduation cap and gown, many photos will be taken, and celebrations will ensue. As a parent, you’re feeling pride and excitement, paired with a little bit of sadness. Your child is stepping into a whole new phase of life, and so are you. Graduations […]
A Fresh Start: Taking Care of Your Mental Health This New Year
The new year is a blank canvas with new possibilities all around. We get excited to change and transform ourselves. When you create plans of eating healthier or saving more money, do not forget about your mental health. It deserves equal focus. Look back and reflect over the previous year before moving forward. Stop and […]
Mental Health– It Deserves Our Attention More Than Ever
Mental health isn’t just a buzzword; it shapes the way we think, feel, and interact with ourselves, others, and the things we deem important. Many individuals face mental health issues quietly. Acknowledging we don’t have it all figured out can be daunting. However, opening up about these silent struggles can foster deeper connections and positively […]
Creating a Safe Space for Teens to Open Up: Tips for Parents and Guardians
As a parent or guardian, have you ever struggled to get your teenager to open up about their thoughts, feelings, and what’s going on in their world? You’re not alone. Many teens today face immense pressure to conform to their peers. They often feel like they can’t turn to adults for support due to fear […]
Tips for Blending Families
You’ve healed, met the love of your life and are hopeful this time around they are “the one”. Now what? You have kids from your previous relationship and are excited to blend your family with your new love’s family. From the surface this seems like an easy task, but soon you are greeted with challenges. […]