Angela Tapp, MA, C.Ht., LPC

In 2004 I published "Applying the Circumplex Model To Adoptive Family Systems" which highlighted the differences between a traditional family structure and an adoptive family structure. Today, I incorporate Dr. Olsen's Prepare/Enrich assessment program into my work with pre-adoption couples.

Be The Educated Adult is an educational program focused on the mental health risks that come with smartphones and interactive devices.  Check out what we are currently doing to help middle school students!

Evidenced-based assessments are used to guide couples through the emotions of marriage and/ or parenting by empowering couples with insight into communication styles, parenting style, family dynamics, cohabitation issues and more.

As a parent, I've had to effectively advocate for my kiddos in response to psycho-educational results and I know it can be emotional, intimidating and intense.  It is critical to keep the momentum going and to have an action plan.

I often refer to "cognitive distortions" which are based on a form of psychotherapy called Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) which is designed to treat problems and boost happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. 

In order to practice Mindfulness, one is to maintain a moment-by-moment awareness of their thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment.

The Prepare/Enrich assessment and program can help you and your partner to identify areas that might become a bit more challenging as your relationship matures. It is scientifically developed to help couples stimulate honest, open dialogue about some of the hardest to discuss subjects.

Clients pursue talk therapy for a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, marriage or dating, existential questions and crises, interpersonal skill, parenting, confidence, self-esteem, and relationship/family issues.

Part of life is going through change and transition. Sometimes this can result in getting stuck in grief, fear and/or uncertainty.  After a while you find yourself looking at a webpage like this one. BOTTOM LINE: f you want something to change... well.. you are going to have to change something.

EMDR is a psychotherapy modality that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.  EMDR therapy involves attention to three time periods:  the past, present, and future. 

Hypnotherapy is an intentional trance state. It is meant to turn down the volume of your conscious and analytical mind, allowing you to hear your deeper thoughts, ideas, wisdom, and sometimes the true voice of the resistant or stubborn part of you that conflicts with your conscious agenda.