River Grove Therapy

02/23/2026

New blog: Should Parents Be Concerned about Kids Using AI for Mental Health Support? Parenting in the age of AI raises real questions — safety, accuracy, privacy, and when to step in. Melanie Froemke, LCSW, shares practical guidance for keeping kids safe while using AI as a resource. Read the full article and get tips for conversations and boundaries. https://wix.to/iXbRWjc

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT To me, both as a parent and a therapist, I see AI as a bit of a tidal wave, and from the mental health perspective, we’re IN the tsunami. It’s here, there’s no stopping it, and we need to know what to do to make sure our kids stay safe. Unlike a tsunami, ...

02/18/2026

Join us in congratulating our founder, Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT, YACEP, who last week attended the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Boot Camp Entrepreneur Pitch Competition. Melanie secured 2nd place and earned a grant of $3000 for our practice! This award reflects our commitment to excellence, the strength of our mission, and our dedication to the communities we serve.

02/11/2026

This week, we wanted to give a special highlight to one of our clinicians, Rob Krupicka! Rob is a genuine, dedicated therapist who believes in working with clients to help them set and reach their goals. Learn more about Rob by scrolling through this post, visiting our website, or reading his newest blog post!

Get connected with Rob directly by contacting our office to set up an initial consultation!

02/05/2026

We're still celebrating International Play Therapy Week! Many tools can be used in the play therapy setting to foster healthy communication, connection, and growth. Here are just a few of our favorites!

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02/04/2026

Meet Heather Orenstein — a compassionate, experienced clinician at River Grove Therapy specializing in play therapy and working across the lifespan. In celebration of International Play Therapy Week (Feb 1–7, 2026), our latest blog highlights Heather’s dedication, warmth, and the unique skills she brings to supporting children and families. Read more about Heather and her approach: https://wix.to/fl5zkRZ

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, eRYTIt feels even more appropriate as we highlight International Play Therapy Week, February 1-7, 2026, to highlight Heather Orenstein. Heather came to us with vast experience working with children. Heather loves working across the lifespan, and is finding a particul...

02/01/2026

Play is more than just fun, it’s how children communicate, process emotions, and heal.

Play therapy gives kids a safe, supportive space to express big feelings, build coping skills, and grow confidence, all through the language they know best: play!

Curious if play therapy might be a good fit for your child? Send us a message or visit our website to learn more about how we practice play therapy at RGT!

01/22/2026

Check out our website for our newest blog post from one of our therapists, Rob Krupicka, MSW!

https://www.rivergrovetherapy.com/post/the-search-for-meaning-in-a-distracted-world

01/22/2026

As a parent, understanding demand avoidant behaviors in high-performing autistic kids can feel overwhelming. You are not alone in this! Learn more about navigating these challenges here: https://wix.to/qPrXKlp

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYTAs a therapist, one of my strengths and passions is supporting parents of high-performing (often late-diagnosed) autistic kids, particularly those who have demand avoidant behaviors. To the untrained eye or unknowing parent, these behaviors can come across as di...

01/14/2026

Happy 2026! This month’s First Week Focus highlights the importance of setting goals that are right for YOU! Learn more about goal setting, habit forming, and more by checking out our monthly newsletter, available on the website in our bio and linked below!
https://www.rivergrovetherapy.com/firstweekfocus

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01/07/2026

Happy New Year from the RGT Team!

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11/19/2025

River Grove Therapy is all about making a difference and a distinct impact in peoples' lives. We've applied for the Gusto Impact Awards so that we can develop more community resources, get the word out to more individuals and families, and support our therapists with supplies and our incredible space.
Thanks for considering us, Gusto!
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