Brighter Dimensions Counseling

Maria is our administrative assistant. She is a recent high school graduate from Cascia Hall that is now working towards a degree in psychology to eventually become a therapist. She handles all our referrals and paperwork. You'll see her at the front desk in the afternoons. In her free time she enjoys helping at her church with catechism classes or dancing. During the summer she enjoys being a mentor for middle school students. She also likes read memoirs.

Play is an essential part of healthy brain development. Playing alone - or independent play - can be an important time for your child to explore and learn more about themselves. Independent play can help with creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. Recommended toys include board books, a cardboard box, play kitchens, train sets, and other imaginative toys.

Here’s a cute fall craft you can do with your kids. All you need is orange, green, black and white construction paper, scissors and a glue stick. Have your child cut a circle out of the orange paper and teeth out of the white. You can help your child cut out circles for the eyes - or use googley eyes for more silly fun! Add a green square or rectangle for the stem for a festive craft!

You will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals.

Ashleigh is our office manager! She has a masters degree in health administration. She handles all the billing and client accounts. You'll see her in the front office in the mornings. She can be reached at [email protected] if you have any questions about your account or general questions. She is a busy mom of three kids, a 5 year old and 3 year old twins! She loves hanging out with her family and shopping!