I am a licensed clinical social worker. I am an outpatient therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults for individual and family counseling.
I love my job and am passionate about helping individuals and families navigate through obstacles and difficulities they are facing. I help clients relate their thoughts, feelings, and actions and empower them to make positive choices to reach their highest potential. I work from a strengths-based perspective and encourage clients to play an active role in their own treatment. I utilize a holistic
Operating as usual
03/05/2021
Your child watches and learns from everything you do, so model resilient behaviors.
Admit to your mistake and talk to your child about what you learned or how you can do better next time.
Think about how you want your child to handle challenges in life, and lead by example.
Susan Stiffelman
05/13/2020
08/02/2019
When Your Mental Illness Makes You Feel Like You're 'Too Much' for Your Friends "You will never be 'too sick' or 'too crazy' or 'too much' for the people who are supposed to be in your life."
10/19/2018
Never say never ... or always.
07/26/2018
Finding Joy
You are strong. Do not forget it.
02/10/2018
encourageplay.com Inside: An overview of 10 games that can be used to work on social-emotional learning at school, in small group settings or at home. What was your favorite game to play as a kid? For me, it was Monopoly. My sister and I played this game all the time - it would keep us entertained for hours on a cold
Pass it on!
03/12/2017
psychologytoday.com These 30-second meditations are invisible, fun, and surprisingly effective.
01/11/2017
Very basic right now, but I finally got my website up!
candacedantoniolcsw.com Candace L. D'Antonio, LCSW HomeAboutContactRates and InsuranceServices ProvidedHomeAboutContactRates and InsuranceServices Provided What's on Your Mind? Providing individual, couples, and family therapyWelcome to the practice of Candace L. D'Antonio, LCSWYou have made the first step in improving you...
01/11/2017
Word P**n
12/18/2016
Self care is so important, please don't forget to make it a priority....
scarymommy.com Hi there, Mama. How are you doing? I mean, really doing? You say you’re fine, but I can see that you’re not. It’s OK. I’m not fine, either. The truth is, I don’t know any moms who are “fine.” In fa…
12/11/2016
Dealing with Anxiety
11/04/2016
blog.nemours.org Many parents wonder: “Is my child’s anxiety normal? Should I be worried?” While anxiety in young kids can be…
10/21/2016
scarymommy.com Nobody told you it would be so hard — or if they did, you weren’t ready to hear it. But it's okay to take medication if you need it. Trust me.
10/21/2016
Lessons Learned In Life Inc.
10/02/2016
Worth a try :)
theheartysoul.com This article is shared with permission from our friends at aznaturalmedicine.com. Acupuncture is a great way to treat insomnia without the harsh side effects caused by pharmaceutical drugs. There are many different reasons why one may suffer from insomnia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) eac...
09/23/2016
helpguide.org Want to feel better without hurting yourself? Learn the facts about self-harming and how you can overcome it.
09/22/2016
childmind.org Kids who appear to be oppositional or aggressive may be reacting to anxiety that they are not able to articulate, or even fully recognize.
I still have some day time and late afternoon availability for anyone seeking counseling services. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at 302-261-6526 to set up an intake appointment. I accept most insurance plans
I have a couple of Monday evening openings, as well as morning and afternoon openings Tuesday through Thursday. If you or someone you know is looking for therapy services please contact me at 302-261-6526
I will be on maternity leave through June 5, 2016, returning June 6th. My coverage provider Dr. Rebecca Smolak-Kettlehake will be available for emergencies, she can be reached at 302-261-6901. I will be accepting new patient referrals starting the week of May 23rd. Thank you!
01/05/2016
makeitbetter.net We asked experts for their answers to some common questions parents have about talking to their kids about su***de.
12/19/2015
vox.com Less medicine doesn't always mean less life, for one thing.
12/18/2015
Rachel Hauck
I still am looking to continue to fill my open slots. If you know anyone looking for therapy services, especially anyone that has availability during the day and afternoon please pass along my information! My office is located in Springside Plaza on route 40 in Newark, DE. Office phone is 302-261-6526. I can also be found on Psychology Today online. Thanks so much! :)
12/05/2015
Powerful and articulate....
upworthy.com Sabrina Benaim's “Explaining My Depression to My Mother" is pretty powerful.
12/05/2015
Intellectual Takeout
Pretty much...
11/15/2015
momfactually.com A pediatric mental health expert offers very helpful advice and tips for talking to your kids about terrorism.
10/01/2015
One of the most important coping skills to put in your "toolbox", teach them early!
www.pbs.org Kids feeling stressed? Check out this calming breathing exercise for kids that can help them manage the "fight or flight" response.
08/22/2015
Love this...change your perspective and take back control of your day
08/21/2015
08/18/2015
www.mindbodygreen.com I've had a 20-year career as a Navy SEAL, 30 years of martial arts training and more than 15 years of yoga practice and teaching to warriors. If there is anything I can teach you, it’s how important
08/02/2015
emotionalgeographic.com Dear Parent: This is the letter I wish I could write. This fight we are in right now. I need it. I need this fight. I can’t tell you this because I don’t have the language for it and it wouldn’t make sense anyway. But I need this fight. Badly. I need to hate you right now and I need you to survive…
07/23/2015
Building your personal container...I like to call it your bubble
mindbodygreen.com Growth may be hard. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simplicity is my philosophy as a licensed family therapist and life coach. In order for me to understand something, I need to (as my
07/22/2015
Define your own version of success...
mindbodygreen.com They usually mean well, but your family, your career advisers, college counselors, and anyone else who follows the "traditional path" to success has been lying to you your whole life. They tell you
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