Brooklyn MindSpring

03/18/2020

Focusing on your family's mental health is as important as ever, and we're here to help. We are committed to providing remote, evidence-based therapy and coaching to children, teens, and parents to support you through this stressful time.

Parent coaching for difficult and oppositional behaviors that are often related to changes in routine and shifting expectations.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for stress and anxiety focusing on coping skills for kids, teens, and parents too!

Behavioral management strategy sessions to help families create structure, routines, and rewards charts.

Executive function coaching and tutoring for kids and teens who might benefit from support during home/online schooling.

Mindfulness-based supportive therapy for anyone needing some extra help coping.

Evaluations for emotional and behavioral concerns.

Be well,
Charissa

10/23/2019

Looking forward to chatting with some Brooklyn families tonight about how to deal with difficult and disruptive behaviors:

We'll do it again on November 6th. Hope to see you there!🧠🙂

If you were unable to register for this workshop, another one will be held on 11/6. Please check calendar to sign up.

09/18/2019

Learn more about Three types of memory important to learning: working, short-term, and long-term memory

08/19/2019

Dr. A speaks to Thriveworks about learning disorders in math:

"Dyscalculia can become a challenge to academic success but also makes basic activities, like keeping score at a sports game or calculating a restaurant bill, very difficult."

Learn more about Dyscalculia: a math-based learning disability that affects basic calculations and bigger concepts

08/14/2019

Learning disorders can be super frustrating for kids as well as the families and teachers trying to support them!

Dr. A chatted with Thriveworks about how the brains of kids with reading disorders may be unique.

Learn more about Dyslexia affects areas of the brain that process language and makes reading difficult

08/06/2019

Learning to manage anxiety is often a trial-and-error process, and it can take some time to figure out what works best for you. Sure, the go-to treatments, like medications and therapy, can be a huge help. But they don't do the trick for everyone — at least not right away — and it's important to keep that in mind so you don't feel too frustrated.

Dr. Charissa Andreotti speaks with Bustle about some mindful ways to tackle anxiety.

If it feels like you've tried everything to manage your anxiety, but have yet to find what you're looking for, keep in mind there are always more options out there. It might be you haven't landed on the right treatment just yet, or that you'd…

08/02/2019

Did you know summer is a great time for a low-stress neuropsych evaluation? We can help you better understand how your child learns and make this school year the best yet! Reach out for a no-cost consultation.

06/05/2019

The World Health Organization recently officially recognized "Gaming Disorder." But with the ubiquity of device usage among kids and teens, is this really something to worry about?

The World Health Organization officially recognized "Gaming Disorder" last month. With the ubiquity of device usage by kids and teens, though, is this..you know

06/02/2019

Research has found lots of advantages to helping kids and teens develop a growth mindset, but here's the problem:

Research has found lots of advantages for helping kids and teens developing a growth mindset, but here's the problem.

05/28/2019

Why attention and executive function challenges disrupt life both in and outside the classroom.

Executive functions are a set of cognitive processes that help us to manage our behaviors and achieve our goals. Currently, weaknesses in executive functions ar

05/24/2019

Wishing you a long weekend of sun, fun, and de-stressing!

Believe it or not, stress is actually essential for survival. The "fight or flight" response triggered by stressful situations actually help when you're faced w

05/20/2019

Lots of evidence behind this gold standard therapy approach to issues with ADHD, stress, anxiety, and disruptive behaviors!

While not a "one size fits all" solution, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a great starting point for many concerns, from anxiety to depression, eating iss