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Jason Price: Feeling Seen in Couples Therapy

Couples therapy isn’t about picking sides. Jason Price explains how real change begins when both partners feel understood, and how good therapy makes that possible.

Carl Jerome: What Mindfulness Actually Means

Mindfulness isn’t calm or focus. It’s simply noticing, without judgment. Carl Jerome explains what mindfulness really is, and why it’s harder (and more honest) than we think.

Lisa Novak: What a Neuropsychologist Actually Does

A neuropsych evaluation isn’t just a test. It’s a way of finding out why a child is struggling. Lisa Novak walks through what these evaluations actually do, and how they help families move forward.

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Couples Therapy

These clips explore how patterns form in relationships, how therapy rebuilds trust, and how feeling seen often marks the first step toward change.

Treatment Overviews

Clear introductions to key treatment models like CBT, ERP, and mindfulness. These clips explain what each approach is, how it works, and who it may benefit.

Neuropsych Testing

What is neuropsychological testing actually for, and what happens after the results come in? These clips cover how testing helps clarify diagnoses, inform treatment, and support families navigating uncertainty.

CBT & ERP

These structured, skills-based approaches help patients change how they relate to distressing thoughts and behaviors. In these clips, clinicians explain how CBT builds insight and flexibility, while ERP helps patients confront anxiety directly.

Mindfulness

How do we pay attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgment? These clips explore mindfulness as a practice, a mindset, and a treatment foundation.