Birchwood Psychology LLC

07/30/2026

📚 As many families in Johnson County are getting ready to head back to school, here's a reminder that kids often need time to adjust.

The first few weeks of school can bring big emotions, new routines, separation anxiety, and lots of testing boundaries. Those behaviors don't make a child "bad." They make them human.

Children are learning how to manage emotions, navigate change, and build new routines. A little extra patience, consistency, and encouragement can go a long way.

What's one thing you do to help make the transition back to school a little easier?

05/06/2026

02/16/2026

Expressive writing for wellness can take many forms - and one of them is letter writing! It was fun to be interviewed for this New York Times article on the benefits of letter writing - I am always happy to share the good news about expressive writing.

If you are curious about the health benefits of expressive writing, reach out! I offer a 6-week online Write to Heal course through my coaching practice (ideal for those wanting to work through upsetting life events that may be impacting their health and happiness) and am now offering Written Exposure Therapy for trauma through my clinical practice as well.

Not only would a recipient have a letter or note to treasure, but experts say the act of writing can give you personal benefits, too.

01/10/2026

If you are curious to learn more about ERP, give us a call.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard, evidence based treatment for OCD.

ERP works by helping people gradually face feared thoughts, images, urges, or situations while learning to resist compulsions. Over time, this process helps retrain the brain, reduce anxiety, and weaken OCD’s grip.

ERP is not about forcing fear or “just facing it.” It is structured, collaborative, and done at a pace that is thoughtful and intentional. With the right support, ERP helps people build tolerance for uncertainty and reclaim their lives from OCD.

Learn more about ERP and evidence based OCD treatment at www.iocdf.org/treatment 💙

01/07/2026

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Join us for a special January Self-Compassion Gathering in celebration of the New Year! This FREE event will begin with a guided self-compassion meditation led by Kristin Neff, followed by an open question-and-answer session. You will have the opportunity to ask Kristin questions on any topic related to self-compassion.
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📆 Saturday, January 10th
⏰ 11:00 AM CT
📍 Zoom
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RSVP for FREE: https://vist.ly/4kdi3

12/06/2025

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Every season of healing asks for patience. You don’t rush a flower to bloom — you give it sunlight, space, and time. The same is true for you. 💚

Teaching the world it’s safe to feel.
Explore more: https://linktr.ee/genmindful

12/06/2025

Your teens most likely will eventually date so here are some tips to help them develop healthy relationships when they do. 💞

11/21/2025

If adulting feels hard sometimes, let it be a reminder that growing up can be, too. Data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that one in s…

11/21/2025

I was recently interviewed about mental health issues facing teens in Traverse City by Northern Express. Read the article here:

If adulting feels hard sometimes, let it be a reminder that growing up can be, too. Data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that one in s…

03/05/2025

Strengthen your parenting with this free parenting group for moms and dads of kids age 0-6. Check out the QR code below. ❤️