New Leaf Psych

05/13/2026

Elena Rodgers, LISW‑S, is leading a session at our CLE Mental Health Summit on the power of slowing down in a fast‑paced, tech‑driven world. Her work centers on safety, pacing, and the nervous system, reminding clinicians that healing isn’t about rushing toward solutions, but creating the conditions where people can actually grow.

Register for the summit today before spots are all filled up! ✨

04/22/2026

What an honor is was to be featured in this article by Bold Journey. In the article we talk about resilience, growth, and community!

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Elena Rodgers a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Hi Elena, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

03/27/2026

Loving Someone with ADHD (and 47 Open Tabs)

This article offers a clinically grounded explanation of ADHD, including common symptoms, genetic factors, and how ADHD shows up in daily life and relationships. It highlights ADHD strengths such as creativity, hyperfocus, and problem‑solving, and provides guidance on supporting a partner with ADH...

03/09/2026

If you’re always “just checking,” you might be avoiding the quiet moments your mind needs. Learn how screen‑time habits, digital overstimulation, and emotional avoidance impact mental health, and how simple boredom can help you reset.

If you’re always checking your phone, you might be avoiding yourself. Discover how digital overstimulation affects mental health and how boredom can help you reset.

02/27/2026

If it feels like your once sweet kid has been replaced by a moody, sleep deprived cat who hisses when approached, you’re not imagining it. Their brain is under construction; their identity is in flux; and their emotions are running hotter than ever. Your job isn’t to control the storm, it’s to stay connected through it. When you approach them with curiosity instead of panic, you create the kind of relationship they’ll actually come back to.

Learn why your teen suddenly seems moody, distant, or unrecognizable, and how to stay connected through the emotional and neurological changes of adolescence. This guide offers practical ways to reduce power struggles and build trust during a challenging stage.

02/23/2026

Burnout has become a modern brag, a strange way of proving we care enough, work hard enough, or sacrifice enough to be worthy. But let’s be honest: running ourselves into the ground is not devotion, it is avoidance. When we treat exhaustion as responsibility, we hand over our agency and call it virtue. The truth is far less flattering. Most of what we label as obligations are choices, and pretending otherwise keeps us stuck in cycles that drain the very life we are trying to give away. If we want to show up for the people we love, we have to stop glorifying depletion and start treating boundaries and self care as the real markers of strength. Burn out is not a flex. Taking care of yourself is.

Burnout is not a badge of honor. This article challenges the glorification of exhaustion and explores how reclaiming your choices, setting boundaries, and honoring your energy can restore your well‑being. Learn why caring for yourself is the most powerful way to show up for others.

02/16/2026

www.newleafpsych.org/blog/growing-a-practice-and-a-person

Stepping into this season has felt like holding two truths at once: life can be deeply abundant and quietly overwhelming.

02/08/2026

"Do you find yourself choosing the same type of chaos in relationships? Maybe you have a friend who comes to you with the same relationship issues no matter the partner. Or you notice you’re drawn to people who feel strangely familiar—sometimes in ways that echo your parents or early caregivers. You’re not alone, and there are clear psychological concepts that help explain why these relationship patterns repeat."

Learn why you may repeat the same relationship patterns and how early attachment shapes the partners you’re drawn to. This guide explains secure and insecure attachment styles, why familiar dynamics feel “safe,” and how therapy can help you build healthier, more secure relationships.

01/20/2026

Check out our new article: The Paradox of Craving People but Avoiding Them

Loneliness is rising in a world that’s more connected, and more disconnected, than ever. As quick entertainment and digital convenience replace spontaneous hangouts and community life, many of us find ourselves craving connection yet avoiding it out of fear, overwhelm, or habit.

This article explores the growing paradox of wanting people but pulling away, the societal shifts fueling isolation, and why rebuilding community may be the key to improving our mental well‑being. If you’ve been feeling stuck, lonely, or unsure how to reconnect, you’re not alone. Small steps toward community can make all the difference.

Many people today crave deeper connection yet find themselves avoiding social interaction. This article explores the rise of loneliness, the societal shifts fueling isolation, and why rebuilding community is essential for emotional well‑being. Discover practical steps to reconnect, overcome social...

01/07/2026

Excited to share Myles Kalina-Hammond, LISW is now in network with Caresource and Medicare...with more panels to come!

Myles has immediate evening telehealth availability for client's 13+ working through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and LGBT+ related issues.

Give us a call/email to schedule today!
216-438-3284
elentz@newleafpsych.org

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) offering trauma‑informed therapy for grief, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ support, and teens 13+. I use CBT, mindfulness, and person‑centered care to create a safe, collaborative space for healing, resilience, and meaningful change.

01/03/2026

Specializing in:

- traumatic loss
- grief
- anxiety
- depression
- LGBTQ+ issues
- emotional/behavioral challenges

Who?

- individuals 13 years +
- residents anywhere in the state of Ohio

When?

- Available evenings and Saturdays via telehealth

Fun fact:
Myles brings a unique experience to grief counseling due to his prior experience as a funeral director. Combine that with his community based crisis work in Cuyahoga County, he brings great value to his clients in times of struggle.

https://www.newleafpsych.org/myles-kalinahammond-1

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/myles-kalina-hammond-fairlawn-oh/1663028?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPGTb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEelkOYzoSOhnVIzsnCzZupkKQgzfdDcoWFdtblJQJU-Ed4Bd241IunnfZBBaY_aem_sCRXQRVP0P5n2dz27Y6k6widenenrge

Myles Kalina-Hammond, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Fairlawn, OH, 44333, (234) 413-1479, I have experience supporting individuals who are navigating traumatic loss, grief, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as adolescents (ages 13 and up) who are working through emotional and behavior...