Posts by teletherapygro

Blog New Year, Same Fears? Let’s Talk Back-to-School Anxiety & Bullying Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Helping Your Child Navigate Back-to-School Stress & Bullying As the school year approaches, many kids feel excited—ready to reconnect with friends, show off their new outfits, and meet their teachers. But for others, the thought of returning…

Blog Not Just Tough, Connected: The New Man’s Survival Guide Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Men, We Need to Talk: About Loneliness, BBQs, and Why You Deserve Real Connection Let’s get real for a minute: When was the last time you had a conversation that wasn’t just about fantasy football, work stress, or…

Blog Messy, Brave, and Beautiful: What Healing Really Looks Like Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC What Does Healing Really Look Like? Healing is not always graceful or predictable. It doesn’t unfold like a perfectly written novel or a step-by-step plan. It can be chaotic, uneven, and filled with both progress and setbacks. Sometimes,…

Blog Roots and Wings: A Parent’s Journey Through Milestones Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Navigating Milestones: A Love Letter to Parents in Every Season Whether your child is graduating from preschool, fifth grade, middle school, high school, or college, these milestones carry a swirl of emotions—joy, pride, nostalgia, and sometimes even a little…

Blog The Heart Behind Healing: Honoring Mental Health’s Silent Heroes Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Inside the quiet, unassuming walls of a therapy office lies something powerful: A sacred space. A healing sanctuary. A place where hearts can whisper the truths they’ve carried in silence. These are the walls where people dare to…

Blog Embracing Therapy: A Brave Journey to You Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Let’s talk about therapy. Real talk. For a lot of people, the idea of sitting across from a stranger and spilling your guts sounds… well, terrifying. You’re walking into a room—or clicking into a screen—ready to reveal your raw, unfiltered…

Blog Into the Mind, Out of Fear: How Virtual Reality Therapy Is Transforming Mental Health Care Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Imagine stepping into a world where you can safely confront your deepest fears, practice life’s most stressful moments, and gain the confidence to face them in real life, without ever leaving the…

Blog The Psychology of Loneliness: Why It’s a Public Health Crisis and How to Combat It Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Loneliness is a complex emotional experience that varies significantly from person to person based on individual circumstances, experiences, and social environments. While some may characterize loneliness as the absence of companionship or…

Blog Navigating Tryout Season: The Emotional and Mental Impact on Athletes Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC As the vibrant season of tryouts approaches, athletes and their families find themselves navigating an intricate maze filled with a swirling mix of emotions and towering expectations. Each athlete’s journey through this critical juncture is as unique…

Blog Rekindling the Bond with Your Estranged Adult Child Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Rebuilding a strained relationship with your adult child can be a deeply emotional and complex journey, especially when estrangement has taken root due to unresolved disagreements or lingering hurt feelings. This situation often brings about significant emotional turmoil and…