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Featured · Psychological Testing
Signs You (or Your Child) Might Benefit from a Psychological Evaluation
Have you ever felt like something’s just “off”? Maybe school’s harder than it should be, work tasks keep piling up, or things at home feel more stressful than they used to. Here’s how to tell when a psychological evaluation might help — for children and adults.
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Burnout
From Burnout to Breakthrough: I Help Ambitious, High-Achieving Professionals Reclaim Their Lives
Crushing it at work but crashing behind the scenes? Chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout don’t have to be your baseline. Recovery, clarity, and a more grounded way of living is within reach.
By Diana Mayerson, M.S. · June 2026
Anxiety
Navigating Anxiety: Understanding, Coping, and Thriving
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, anxiety has become a pervasive companion for many. Defined as a persistent and overwhelming sense of worry, anxiety can cloud our days — but understanding it is the first step to thriving.
By Alexander Iribar, M.S. · Feb 09, 2024
Wellness
Managing Stress
Life can be a roller coaster at times. As we experience changes, it’s important to remember to take care of our mental health. This can be especially true during transitions.
By SOFLO Team · May 18, 2023
Children
Temper Tantrums: Why They Happen and How to Respond
Feeling guilty for losing your temper? You’re not alone — many parents struggle with reactive parenting. Here’s a gentler, more effective way forward.
By SOFLO Team · Aug 04, 2022
Growth
Focus on the Journey, Not the Destination
Your mindset influences your response to life’s many challenges. People with a growth mindset see effort as the path to mastery.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jul 16, 2022
Growth
Bad is Stronger Than Good
Studies suggest that positive and negative emotions are not equal. Understanding this bias helps us intentionally build in more good.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jul 14, 2022
Family
Co-Parenting
Children thrive in a loving and understanding environment, with consistency and predictability. Even in a healthy household this takes intention.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jul 14, 2022
Children
Helping Children Cope with Tragedy
Tragedy teaches us that life isn’t perfect. Here’s how to walk with children through the hard moments with honesty and warmth.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jul 14, 2022
Growth
Obstacles as Opportunities
When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we miss what’s ahead.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jul 14, 2022
Wellness
The Neuroscience of Journaling
Journaling isn’t just something therapists ask you to do. Research suggests people who write about experiences report greater well-being.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jul 14, 2022
Wellness
Gratitude
Research supports that grateful people are more attentive, determined, energetic, enthusiastic, helpful, joyful and optimistic.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jul 16, 2022
Anxiety
Don’t “Should” on Yourself
Having values, goals, principals, and expectations is normal. But when these healthy inclinations become internal rules — “shoulds” — they start to weigh on us.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Feb 19, 2022
Wellness
5 Minutes to Happiness
When things go wrong, give yourself five minutes. Learn to have a short memory when it comes to difficult events.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Feb 18, 2022
Family
Speaking to Your Children About Divorce
Discussing your decision to divorce with your children is one of the hardest conversations. Here’s how to do it with care.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Feb 18, 2022
Children
Teaching Your Children About Feelings
Children will often act out because they don’t have the words to express themselves. Teaching your children about the many emotions helps them regulate.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Feb 18, 2022
Couples
Love and Oxytocin
Cupid’s arrows must be dipped in oxytocin. Also referred to as the “Love Hormone,” oxytocin is involved in social recognition and bonding.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Feb 01, 2022
Growth
The Power of Choice
Many go through life unaware of the choices that they make and the impact of these choices on their circumstances and emotional responses.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jan 20, 2022
Children
Using Behavior Modification Charts for Children
Behavior charts can be a very useful tool for parents and teachers to help children increase desired behaviors.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jan 19, 2022
Trauma
Trauma: The Scars You Don’t See Are the Hardest to Heal
Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter your sense of security.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jan 18, 2022
Growth
Positive Self Talk
There is an inner dialogue always happening inside each of us, but we’re not often aware of this inner dialogue until we listen closely.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Dec 30, 2021
Wellness
Stress Management
Sometimes stressors in our lives hit like a storm and being prepared can make all the difference.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jan 04, 2021
Wellness
The Benefits of Playing in the Sun
Ah, vitamin “sea” can always make me smile! Ok, maybe it’s not vitamin sea but vitamin D that we should focus on.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Jan 04, 2021
Family
Positive Parenting
Catch them doing something right and praise them for it! It’s a simple idea, but there’s a lot to it when it comes to parenting.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Dec 16, 2020
Children
Helping Children Manage Stress
I was recently invited to speak with the wonderful staff at a nearby secondary school. Here’s what I shared about helping children manage stress.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Nov 03, 2020
Wellness
Managing Financial Stress
Stress occurs when life events surpass our abilities to cope. It causes the body to produce greater levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Nov 03, 2020
Children
Children and ADHD
ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Oct 28, 2020
Therapy
Not All Therapists Are Created Equal
Pick me, pick me! So you’ve made the courageous decision to go to therapy — now what? Here’s how to find the right fit.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Sep 25, 2020
Anxiety
A Journey Toward Change: Beginning Therapy
There are many roads that lead to therapy and most involve some sort of suffering. Luckily, though stigma still exists, the view of mental health services has improved.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Aug 31, 2020
Couples
Changing Together: Relationship and Marriage Counseling
According to relationship and marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, couples wait an average of six years of being unhappy before getting help.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Aug 31, 2020
Children
Family Therapy
Start Family Therapy with South Florida Counseling and Assessment. Build stronger connections and resolve family conflicts.
By Dr. Richard Taborga, Psy.D., LMHC · Aug 2020
Family
Empowered Parenting: Building Strong Connections Through Positive Reinforcement
Reinforcement is like a reward or positive outcome that makes you want to do a behavior again. Here’s how to use it thoughtfully with kids.
By Alexander Iribar, M.S. · Feb 09, 2024
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