Being a parent is inherently challenging, and it can become even more complex when your child or adolescent struggles with anxiety or other mental health conditions. Let us begin by understanding what anxiety is. Anxiety is a natural physiological, emotional, and psychological response that occurs within the body to signal potential danger (Manassis, K., 2015). …
Therapist Spotlight: Lauren Tomaszek, MSW, LSW, CADC
Lauren is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Lauren draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention. Lauren works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing stressful transitions including the transition to parenthood, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, sexual challenges, and relationship challenges. Lauren has experience…
