Biltmore Psychology & Counseling

10/27/2022

Every office seems to have that one difficult employee that brings down everyone's mood and makes everyone miserable. Today, Dr. Melissa Estavillo talks with Fox10 News about how to deal with that cranky coworker in the office and create a more positive work environment.

06/30/2022

So fun to be back in studio!

01/05/2022

While 2021 did not necessarily live up to the hope for things to be normal or easy, we made it through and so did you!
We understand that the year has been long and that many of us did not make it through without pain, loss and disappointment. But in the midst of hardship, we clinicians witnessed amazing tenacity, resiliency and unrelenting hope to keep going and growing.

Perhaps 2022 will be the year we all need to rest, hope, and have a bit of fun. Whatever the year may bring, we wish you the very best. Keep dreaming, planning, and setting goals and we will be here to help along the way.

Happy New Year to our amazing clients, staff, and friends!

Sincerely,

Melissa, Susan, Nicole, Allie, Brad, Elizabeth, Heather, Audrey, Blake and Emily

10/18/2021

It comes as no surprise that the pandemic has had a profound impact on women and children's mental health. Today, I had the opportunity to interview with KJZZ's Lauren Gilger and speak with her on United Health Foundation's most recent report. Tune in to NPR (KJZZ 91.5) to hear the interview this week!

01/08/2021

All conversations have to start with trust. Check out Dr Estavillo’s interview for more.

Congress on Thursday finalized Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. Despite that, some supporters of President Donald Trump continue refuse to accept the outcome of the race. A Valley psychologist is offering tips on how to reason with those people.

11/03/2020

Tensions are high today and many people are on edge. The last thing we need is to hurt our relationships with the people who are closest to us. Yesterday, Dr Melissa Eatavillo was interviewed by Fox10 News on how to diffuse political arguments and set healthy boundaries with family and friends. Check out the interview below!

Election anxiety is high and people are ready to argue. For those of us who want tools to diffuse political arguments or how to avoid politically aggressive fam...

09/15/2020

I felt so honored (and a bit nervous, let’s be honest) to give an interview for the New York Times this morning. We spoke for about 45 minutes on the complicated grief that comes from grief during the pandemic and how death due to COVID has made grief even more complex.

Grief is hard in general. But it’s been particularly difficult during the pandemic as people are so much more isolated and disconnected from their biggest sources of support.

Grief is best done in a community of people. We should never do it alone.

Full article to come in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

08/12/2020

Happiness in the US typically fluctuates around 1% up or down every year. Yet in 2020, the US experienced at least a 20% drop in happiness due to the stress of pandemic. That is substantial especially when you consider the normal yearly fluctuations for the country. In this video, I discuss why pandemic stress is particularly stressful.

Feeling extra tired, irritated, and overwhelmed during the pandemic? This is an extremely common experience and there is clear reason why. In this video, Dr....

08/06/2020

Many parents are worried about the mental health of their children and signs of distress in kids are not always clear. Tune in to KTAR tomorrow for the interview.

Ali Vetnar, this may be our best picture yet!

06/05/2020

Our self-concepts and understanding of others starts with conversations in our home. For parents looking to have these conversations with their little ones, these books are a great place to start.

Dr. Melissa Estavillo shares ways you can speak to your children about racism and offers recommended books to help educate your little ones.

05/26/2020

Thank you and for featuring the practice last month! This interview highlights some of my amazing team and how we have overcome hardship to get to where we are today. We talk about how to make friends in AZ, some favorite reading and even a few local restaurants to try out. It’s always a pleasure to be interviewed by this magazine! https://shoutoutarizona.com/dr-melissa-estavillo-licensed-clinical-psychologist/

05/22/2020

Just finished an interview with CBS 5 and 3TV on how the Westgate shooting has made us even more anxious about the safety of our world at this time. Tune in at 8, 9, and 10pm!