Dyadic Diagnosis and Treatment of Children 0-5
By Manny Vazquez, M.S., LMFT, Early Childhood Psychotherapist, Well Versed in Play Therapy Monday, July 27, 2026 One of my favorite populations to work with as a psychotherapist is the category of children age 0-5. I’ve mentioned in previous blogs that a child age 0 is actually when the mother
7 Benefits Of Mental Health Counseling When You Feel Stuck
Feeling stuck can feel heavy. You may wake up tired, even after a proper sleep. You may know what you should do, yet you can’t start. Also, your mind may replay the same worries on a loop. That can make simple tasks feel huge. Getting unstuck often starts with small
Coping Strategies for Our Pain
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? In my work as a counselor, I often talk to my clients about things they can do to deal with any emotional pain they are going through. Often, my clients are dealing with depression (a lack of joy) or anxiety
Be Anxious for Nothing
Tonight, I meditated on Philippians 4:4-8, where the Apostle Paul stated: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be
Focused On Individual Solutions
In my work as a counselor, my primary job is to help people resolve problems that are leading to things like depression and anxiety. Mental illnesses can come from various sources. Sometimes, there is something wrong in the body that leads to poor mental health. Depression and anxiety can also
Theologically informed psychology
Many people believe that theology and psychology are mutually exclusive. Nothing could be further from the truth. Because so many of the early psychological theorists were atheists or agnostics, many Christians believe psychology is not from God. Likewise, because psychology is considered a science, and many scientists believe that theology
Anxiety over the state of the world
In my work as a counselor, I meet people who have all sorts of reactions to what is going on around them. Due to recent events in the Middle East, many people are worried about what might happen. Will the conflict escalate? Is there a chance that a bomb or
Counseling in a Post (not really) Christian World
How many times have you heard that we live in a post-Christian world, as if God cares that most people don’t consider themselves Christians anymore? The Bible often speaks of the remnant of God’s people, and if we’re honest, God’s people have always been a remnant. Jesus Christ was a
Mad Skills
By Manny Vazquez, M.S., LMFT June 13, 2026 Imagine a place where you can do anything you want to do.Would you like to play any sport as the G.O.A.T (the Greatest ofAll Time)? Would you like to fly? In this place you can. Would youlike to fight and beat the
How Psychological Services Help When Anxiety Hits At Night
Anxiety at night can feel extra loud. The house gets quiet, and your mind gets busy. You may lie down tired, yet your heart speeds up. You may feel a tight chest, shaky hands, or a feeling that something is wrong. And then you start watching the clock, which makes