Why Our Autism Assessment is the Gold Standard

At Heights Family Counseling, we believe that a comprehensive, high-quality autism assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis, personalized support, and long-term success. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is complex and can present differently in each individual. That’s why our gold-standard autism assessment goes far beyond a checklist—it is thorough, multidisciplinary, and tailored to the individual.

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Early Childhood Testing: Setting Your Child Up for Success

Deciding whether your child is ready for kindergarten can feel overwhelming. As a parent, you want to ensure they have the strongest foundation for learning and growth—both academically and socially. At Heights Family Counseling, we offer a developmental evaluation/school readiness evaluation to assess your child’s developmental and learning strengths, helping you make informed decisions about school placement, potential learning challenges, and future support.

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Healing Through EMDR: A Path to Recovery from Trauma

Trauma leaves a lasting imprint—not just on our memories but on our emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Whether stemming from childhood experiences, a difficult birth, or life-altering events, trauma can make it challenging to move forward. At Heights Family Counseling, we specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals heal from trauma, reprocess distressing memories, and reclaim their sense of peace.

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Culturally Competent Counseling: Creating a Safe Space for All

At Heights Family Counseling, we believe that mental health care should be as diverse and inclusive as the people we serve. In today’s world, where political and social landscapes can feel uncertain, finding a safe space to discuss personal challenges, identity, relationships, and mental well-being is more important than ever. That’s why we are committed to providing culturally competent counseling—ensuring that every individual, no matter their background, feels seen, heard, and valued.

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Slippery When Wet

Showering together can be an intimate experience for a couple, but the level of intimacy depends on the dynamics of the relationship and the context of the moment. It’s not just about physical closeness—it’s about fostering a deeper connection on multiple levels. A shared shower can be an opportunity to reconnect, nurture intimacy, and create moments of closeness in an otherwise busy life.

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Nonverbal Learning Disorder: What is it, how is it assessed and appropriate treatments

Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) is a neurological condition that affects an individual's ability to understand and interpret nonverbal cues, such as body language, facial expressions, and spatial relationships. Unlike its name might suggest, individuals with NVLD have strong verbal skills but struggle with nonverbal communication and spatial tasks.

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Why Early Diagnosis of Dyslexia Matters: The Power of a Good Evaluation

It can be challenging for parents to know where to turn when their child is struggling in academics. Maybe your child is bright, curious, and creative, but reading and spelling just don’t seem to click the way they do for other kids. Maybe homework is a daily battle, or your child has started doubting their abilities despite working so hard. As a parent, this can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to wonder: Is this just a phase, or is there something more going on?

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Breaking the Cycle of Fatigue and Sedentary Habits: How to Move When You’re Exhausted

The Energy-Movement Paradox

It is such a cruel and honestly disrespectful scientific reality that being chronically exhausted reinforces inactivity and inactivity reinforces exhaustion. Because, for people burdened with health problems like depression, POTS, or autoimmune conditions, where does that leave us? If we are already feeling low energy, this finger trap of an emotional conundrum can make us feel even more hopeless, defeated, or searching for miracles. 

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Mindfulness for Busy People: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos

In our fast-paced world, stress can at times feel like a constant companion. Stress is there with us during the demands of daily life and can grow as we place pressures upon ourselves.  Do you relate? What if I told you that there are ways that stress doesn’t need to control your life anymore? Understanding the impact of stress and learning coping strategies that are effective for you can help promote a more balanced life. In this blog, I will explore the concept of stress, how it affects us differently and give you practical ways to help manage it for a healthier and happier you.

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Healing Through Story: My Top 10 Reads of 2022-23 (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of my Top 20 17 10 Reads of 2022-23, also known as my learning journey. If you missed Part 1, you can find the first group of the collection here. It’s worth noting that many of these books are not how-to’s. I read several memoirs and a handful of fiction, because we can learn a lot from the stories people tell. I invite you to open your heart and mind, and allow yourself to consider expanding your views on these crucial topics of our shared humanity.

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