Kelly Nicassio, LMFT

09/19/2023

I am so excited to partner with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. They charge a 5% fee per claim and have helped people get thousands of dollars back per year. You can sign up using this link:

https://app.mentaya.com/register?p=PgCGmVEcEG8KSqCjsIrw

Mentaya's goal is to save YOU time and money. It's completely optional, and as your therapist I do not benefit in any way from your participation.

Mentaya: Grow your practice by attracting more out-of-network clients

08/22/2023

Back-to-school anxiety is real! Here are 5 tips to help your child cope:

It’s that time of year when I get frantic messages from desperate parents saying “Help! My child is so anxious about starting school!” Here are five tips on getting through the start of a new school year.

08/20/2023

Have you witnessed your child experience the "After-School Restraint Collapse"? I'll bet you have and didn't know that it had a name. Read 3 tips on how to navigate this phenomenon...

What is the “after-school restraint collapse” and how to manage it.

07/06/2023

06/05/2023

You might trust your child or teen...but you cannot trust everyone else on the internet who has direct access to them.

05/31/2023

Why do we feel triggered when our kids do that thing they do, and what tools do we have to keep us from meeting their immaturity with our own?

05/31/2023

Parents don't often consider screens to be a contributing factor to their child's behavior or emotional issues. Because screens are so normalized, we believe "that's just how it is - everyone has them." I know there's a better way, and I've worked with families to help them break free from the screen battles.

05/26/2023

Things we used to think were safe but now know better: no seatbelts in cars, smoking while pregnant, slathering on baby oil and baking in the sun, not wearing a helmet when riding a bike...

We will one day be horrified that we ever allowed children and teens to use social media.

The United States surgeon general issued a new advisory Tuesday warning America about the mental health effects of using social media.

06/14/2022

Picture this: It’s summer break! You have a summer bucket list and vacations planned and are set on having a fun-filled summer with your children.

But in between art camp, pool time and beach trips, you notice your kids are glued to their devices: your son fights you for “just one more minute!” to finish his video game; your daughter gives you an eye roll and major attitude when you tell her it’s time to go to bed and put down her phone.

Fighting with your children over technology WAS NOT on your summer bucket list.

You’re not alone, and I’m here to help.

I offer parent coaching to help your family find peace around technology. Summer is the perfect time to get a handle on your family’s technology use!

Email me at kellynicassiomft@gmail.com to set up a free 15-minute consultation

10/27/2021

To keep in mind for your littles this weekend…🎃

10/15/2020

"I have found it easier to treat he**in and crystal m**h addicts than lost-in-the-matrix video gamers or Facebook dependent social media addicts." - Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, author of Glow Kids. I'm currently reading his book and, wow, it's both terrifying and eye-opening. In a time when it feels nearly impossible to take screens away from our kids, it might just be the BEST thing we can do.

A Call to Parents: The Screen Effect By Jennifer Ruisch, screenwriter & ScreenStrong Ambassador   The great experiment is underway. An entire generation of kids and teens are now using screens in their free time to watch funny videos, play games and connect with friends. And now, thanks to Covid-19...