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Jamie Rishikof, Psy.D. is a psychologist practicing in Wellesley for more than 20 years.

Guest Post:Smart Ways to Support Your Child’s Learning Beyond School Wallsby Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info B...

09/05/2026

Guest Post:Smart Ways to Support Your Child’s Learning Beyond School Walls

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy parents supporting children’s education often see the same pattern: school is happening, but learning beyond the classroom feels stuck. Some children face academic struggles that chip away at confidence, while others breeze through worksheets and grow bored, and both scenarios can turn home learning into nightly friction. The hardest part is knowing what to do next without becoming a second teacher or relying on non-traditional learning methods that feel unfamiliar or unstructured....

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy parents supporting children’s education often see the same pattern: school is happening, but learning beyond the classroom feels stuck. Some c…

08/25/2026

Trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling)

A new study suggests that the main trigger for trichotillomania is not distress, frustration, or other intense negative feelings, but under stimulation or boredom: A new study suggests that the main trigger for trichotillomania is not stress, frustration, or other intense negative feelings, but under stimulation or boredom:

A new study suggests that the main trigger for trichotillomania is not distress, frustration, or other intense negative feelings, but under stimulation or boredom: A new study suggests that the mai…

08/12/2026

For parents dropping off your college freshman

This video offers some expert tips for parents feeling anxious about dropping off their college freshman:

This video offers some expert tips for parents feeling anxious about dropping off their college freshman:

Guest Post:How Teens Can Use Play and Imagination to Beat Burnout and Boost Motivationby Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsui...

08/12/2026

Guest Post:How Teens Can Use Play and Imagination to Beat Burnout and Boost Motivation

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] For high school and college-bound teens balancing classes, homework, activities, and constant notifications, burnout can show up as numbness, irritability, and a sudden drop in dopamine and motivation. When the brain stays in stress mode, teen mental health takes a hit and basic tasks start to feel heavier than they should. Whimsy maxxing is a psychology-backed way to use playfulness and imagination to support burnout recovery for teens by easing pressure and shifting the body toward nervous system regulation....

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] For high school and college-bound teens balancing classes, homework, activities, and constant notifications, burnout can show up as numbness, irrit…

Guest Post:How to Grow Without Burnout and Keep Your Progress Going Strongby Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info B...

08/06/2026

Guest Post:How to Grow Without Burnout and Keep Your Progress Going Strong

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy professionals juggling work, family, and health often begin a personal development journey with real energy, then watch it fade into guilt and stop-start progress. The core tension is that self-improvement challenges tend to reward intensity at first, but that same push can drain long-term motivation and quietly undermine burnout prevention. When the plan depends on willpower and perfect weeks, one setback can feel like proof it isn’t working....

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy professionals juggling work, family, and health often begin a personal development journey with real energy, then watch it fade into guilt and…

06/16/2026

Guest Post:How To Make Daily Life Smoother When Your Child Has Behavioral or Mental Health Challenges

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parenting a child with behavioral or mental health challenges can make everyday life feel like a nonstop cycle of responsibilities. Between appointments, school concerns, emotional ups and downs, and household demands, many parents find themselves longing for vacation—not just for the break, but for the feeling that comes with it. Vacations often create a sense of freedom, presence, and emotional relief that seems difficult to access at home....

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parenting a child with behavioral or mental health challenges can make everyday life feel like a nonstop cycle of responsibilities. Between appointments,…

06/01/2026

How fathers can help address online misogyny

This is an interview that I did recently with the pixel project (an online volunteer based nonprofit organization seeking to address violence against women):

This is an interview that I did recently with the pixel project (an online volunteer based nonprofit organization seeking to address violence against women):

Guest Post:Help Your Teen Manage Their Mood Disorder With These Tips For Succeeding In Schoolby Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@...

04/07/2026

Guest Post:Help Your Teen Manage Their Mood Disorder With These Tips For Succeeding In School

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of teens with depression, anxiety, or behavioral challenges often feel stuck between protecting their child and pushing them forward. When school feels overwhelming, it’s tempting to reduce expectations. But one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — supports for struggling teens is meaningful ownership in school-wide projects. When students take responsibility for something visible and collaborative, it can quietly shift how they see themselves....

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of teens with depression, anxiety, or behavioral challenges often feel stuck between protecting their child and pushing them forward. W…

How to Build Family Resilience and Stay Strong in Unpredictable Timesby Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Busy pa...

02/26/2026

How to Build Family Resilience and Stay Strong in Unpredictable Times

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy parents managing child behavior shifts and teenagers carrying school and social pressure often feel stuck when plans change overnight and emotions run high. Navigating uncertainty can turn small disagreements into ongoing family conflicts, especially when communication breaks down and everyone is trying to feel safe in their own way. Mental resilience isn’t about pretending things are fine; it’s about building steadier responses when life is unpredictable....

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Busy parents managing child behavior shifts and teenagers carrying school and social pressure often feel stuck when plans change overnight and emoti…

Guest Post:How Parents Can Help Kids Thrive Through Major Life Changesby Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Parent...

02/23/2026

Guest Post:How Parents Can Help Kids Thrive Through Major Life Changes

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of children and teenagers often notice that managing major life changes, a move, separation, a new school, a loss, a new caregiver, doesn’t just alter schedules; it can change how everyone feels and behaves at home. The emotional challenges of transitions can show up as irritability, shutdowns, clinginess, defiance, or sudden conflict, leaving caregivers unsure whether they’re seeing a phase, a deeper struggle, or both....

by Melissa Howard ⎸[email protected] Parents of children and teenagers often notice that managing major life changes, a move, separation, a new school, a loss, a new caregiver, doesn’t …

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572 Washington Street, Mezzanine Suite 4
Wellesley, MA
02482

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

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+17814003149

Website

https://doctorrishikof.com/

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