Melissa Smiley Jacobson - Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapist

04/04/2023

Being creative and moving your body has always been a part of being human. Now we are learning through science just what it does for our brain.

Art can make the brain's wiring stronger, more flexible and ready to learn, say the authors of a new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.

10/12/2020

07/27/2020

This pediatrician is really on to something... if you’ve been wrestling with the decision (as we all have) regarding if you should or shouldn’t send your kiddo to school... this one is for you.

"The decision you make about school is the right decision." Subscribe to GMA's YouTube page: https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5 Visit Good Morning America's homepage: ht...

06/29/2020

Looking forward to seeing my clients in person again... but it may be a while. Good thing Tele-therapy is incredibly effective.

We're stuck with teletherapy for now because viral safety procedures undermine the psychological safety psychotherapy requires.

04/18/2020

I think this is a very important and helpful way to think about this unique time we are all in together.

To survive quarantine, you need to change your metrics

03/25/2020

A great self care guide during this unusual time.

10/30/2018

The city of Pittsburgh is spreading the love. Check out how our city is offering lots of free opportunity’s for self care

Know someone offering free services during our community's time of need? Let us know and we'll include them here.

10/29/2018

Another good article that may help parents struggling to support their children following the tragedy in Pittsburgh.

Written by Naomi L. Baum, Ph.D Many children are exposed to tragic or traumatic events during the course of their childhood. When tragedy visits a family or community, children may feel vulnerable…

10/29/2018

In light of the recent violence in the Pittsburgh Jewish community, I wanted to offer a great resource for anyone who needs some guidance talking with children about loss and trauma

10/17/2018

Want more information about my practice. Take a look at my new Psychology Today profile:

Melissa Jacobson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, (878) 203-1823, If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the peop...

06/06/2018

Did you know that if you text 741741 when you are feeling depressed or suicidal, a crisis worker will text you back immediately and continue to text with you? This doesn’t just mean su***de: it’s any painful emotion for which you need support. You text us at 741741. Many people, especially younger ones, do not like talking on the phone and would be more comfortable texting. It's a free service to anyone-- teens, adults, etc.-- who lives in the US.

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