Thinking Tree Psychology

Thinking Tree Psychology Psychology services for children, adolescents, young adults. Serving Severna Park, Annapolis, Bowie

🕑🍂 Daylight Savings has ended… which means shorter days and longer nights.For some, this seasonal shift can bring more t...
11/02/2025

🕑🍂 Daylight Savings has ended… which means shorter days and longer nights.

For some, this seasonal shift can bring more than just cozy evenings — it can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked to reduced daylight.

Common signs of SAD include:
🌑 Feeling low or hopeless
😴 Oversleeping or constant fatigue
🍫 Craving carbs and sugar
😔 Losing interest in activities you usually enjoy
💭 Trouble focusing

Tips to ease SAD symptoms:
☀️ Get outside in the morning for natural light
💡 Try light therapy with a “happy lamp”
🏃 Move your body daily — even a short walk helps
🤝 Stay socially connected, even when you feel like withdrawing
🧠 Reach out for professional support if symptoms persist

You’re not alone — many people feel the effects of seasonal change. 🌱 Paying attention to your mental health this time of year can make a big difference.

🎃✨ No tricks, just treating yourself kindly this Halloween. ✨🎃Here’s your reminder to play, be silly, and let yourself h...
10/31/2025

🎃✨ No tricks, just treating yourself kindly this Halloween. ✨🎃

Here’s your reminder to play, be silly, and let yourself have fun. 🍬👻
Life can get so serious — between school, work, and responsibilities, we often forget that laughter and joy are just as important for our mental health as rest and routines.

So dress up. Carve the pumpkin. Eat the candy. Dance to the “Monster Mash.” 🎶
Because being kind to yourself also means giving yourself permission to enjoy the moment. 💙

Your worth isn’t defined by… ❌ Your grades❌ How many friends you have❌ Your athletic skills❌ How many likes you get on s...
10/29/2025

Your worth isn’t defined by…

❌ Your grades
❌ How many friends you have
❌ Your athletic skills
❌ How many likes you get on social media
❌ The college you get into
❌ The way you look

✨ Your worth is inherent. It’s not something you have to earn or prove.

Being a teen today comes with pressure from every direction — school, sports, friends, and especially social media. But none of those things decide your value. You are worthy simply because you are you. 💙

At Thinking Tree Psychology, we help teens and young adults navigate these pressures and find confidence in who they are. 🌱 Contact us for immediate openings: https://thinkingtreepsychology.com/teen-therapy

🎃👻 Halloween is meant to be fun — but for some kids, it can feel overwhelming.Loud crowds, spooky costumes, and new soci...
10/26/2025

🎃👻 Halloween is meant to be fun — but for some kids, it can feel overwhelming.

Loud crowds, spooky costumes, and new social situations can trigger anxiety. Here’s one simple way to help your child stay calm and enjoy the night:

✨ Try “Pumpkin Breathing” together:

Inhale deeply as if you’re smelling a pumpkin spice candle 🕯️

Hold for 2 seconds

Exhale slowly, like you’re blowing out a jack-o’-lantern candle 🎃

Repeat 3–5 times before heading out or whenever they need a reset.

Helping your child practice calm breathing not only lowers anxiety but also gives them a tool they can use anytime they feel nervous. 🌱

Let’s make Halloween fun and stress-free for the whole family. 💙

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ 5 Reasons to Start Family Therapy in Severna Park, MD ✨👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Families are full of love and resilience — but th...
10/24/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ 5 Reasons to Start Family Therapy in Severna Park, MD ✨👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Families are full of love and resilience — but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Communication can break down, stress builds, and sometimes it feels like you’re no longer on the same team. That’s where family therapy can help.

Here are 5 common reasons families seek therapy:
1️⃣ Develop stronger coping + problem-solving skills
2️⃣ Learn strategies to support your child with mood or behavior challenges
3️⃣ Receive parenting support — for couples or single parents
4️⃣ Adjust to big transitions (divorce, new sibling, adoption, etc.)
5️⃣ Build resilience + strengthen family bonds

✨ At Thinking Tree Psychology, our licensed family therapist uses a strength-based approach to help your family reconnect, communicate, and thrive together.

Change can happen. You don’t have to do it alone. 🌱

📍 Serving families in Severna Park + the greater Baltimore/Anne Arundel County area.
📞 Contact us today to get started. https://thinkingtreepsychology.com/get-started

🌱Progress, not perfection. 🌱It’s easy to feel like you’re falling short when life isn’t going “perfectly.” But the truth...
10/22/2025

🌱Progress, not perfection. 🌱

It’s easy to feel like you’re falling short when life isn’t going “perfectly.” But the truth is, mental health and personal growth aren’t about flawless results — they’re about small, steady steps forward.

✨ Every time you pause to breathe instead of react — that’s progress.
✨ Every time you ask for help instead of staying silent — that’s progress.
✨ Every time you choose rest instead of burnout — that’s progress.

Perfection isn’t the goal. Healing, growth, and resilience come from progress, one choice at a time.

October is a busy season — school, sports, work, life… it all adds up. This is your reminder to pause and check in with ...
10/20/2025

October is a busy season — school, sports, work, life… it all adds up. This is your reminder to pause and check in with yourself.

Self-care can look like:
✨ Saying no without guilt
✨ Taking 10 minutes to breathe outside
✨ Calling a friend who lifts you up
✨ Allowing yourself to rest

Small actions can make a big difference in your mental health. 🌱 You matter, and taking care of yourself helps you show up stronger for everything (and everyone) else.

Sometimes the words tumble out before we even notice: “You’re fine.” “Don’t cry.”But here’s the truth—kids don’t need pe...
10/16/2025

Sometimes the words tumble out before we even notice: “You’re fine.” “Don’t cry.”
But here’s the truth—kids don’t need perfect parents, just ones who try again.

When we swap invalidating phrases for validating ones, we’re not “spoiling” kids… we’re showing them their feelings make sense and they’re not alone in them. 🌱

Next time you hear one slip out, pause—repair—and try the new phrase. The shift is powerful.

📌 Save this as a gentle reminder for the next tough moment.

📘✏️ We’re past the halfway point of the first semester…If your child has been struggling with focus, grades, or motivati...
10/14/2025

📘✏️ We’re past the halfway point of the first semester…

If your child has been struggling with focus, grades, or motivation, now is the time to get answers before report cards arrive.

At Thinking Tree Psychology, we currently have immediate availability for psycho-educational testing. Testing can help uncover learning differences, ADHD, or processing challenges — and most importantly, it gives you a clear plan to support your child’s success. 🌱

Don’t wait until frustration builds. Let’s find the clarity and strategies your family needs. 💙

🌱✨ Reminder: It’s okay not to have it all figured out in your teens or twenties.Life can feel overwhelming when everyone...
10/12/2025

🌱✨ Reminder: It’s okay not to have it all figured out in your teens or twenties.

Life can feel overwhelming when everyone around you seems to have a “plan” — college, career, relationships, next steps. But the truth is, growth isn’t a straight line, and figuring things out takes time.

You don’t need to have all the answers right now. What matters is taking small steps forward, learning along the way, and giving yourself permission to just be. 💙

If you (or your teen/young adult) need a safe space to talk it through, we’re here to help. 🧠

Today is World Mental Health Day.A reminder that you are never alone — conversations about mental health matter, and sup...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

A reminder that you are never alone — conversations about mental health matter, and support is always within reach.

At Thinking Tree Psychology, we’re here for teens, young adults, and families who need a safe space to be heard and understood. 💚

Let’s keep breaking the stigma and putting mental health first — today and every day.

Game-day nerves are normal. They can even boost focus and energy. 🏆But if your athlete feels dread instead of excitement...
10/08/2025

Game-day nerves are normal. They can even boost focus and energy. 🏆
But if your athlete feels dread instead of excitement, that may be performance anxiety.

💡 Here’s the difference:

Nerves fade once the game starts.

Performance anxiety lingers, drains confidence, and sometimes even leads to avoiding sports.

The good news? With tools like breathing, visualization, and supportive coaching, athletes can build resilience on and off the field.

📌 Share this with your teen athlete—or save it for your next game day.

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Thinking Tree Psychology

Our mission is to support healthy growth and development in children, adolescents and young adults.

THINK. Through individual and family therapy, young people can learn strategies to take control of their thinking, conquer their challenges and improve their lives. Our psychologists provide a safe place where young people can feel heard and discuss their thoughts and emotions.

CHANGE. Parents and young people alike can explore resources and learn techniques to promote healthy behavior change. Our psychologists foster cooperative collaboration with parents, caregivers, teachers, and physicians to achieve treatment goals.

GROW. Comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations are available to help young people reach their full potential in the academic setting. Our psychologists guide young people on the path to healthy thinking and behavior so they may grow into confident and independent adults.