Recently I published a new post on Anxiety over at Psychology Today. The post covered the following key points: Anxiety often presents through an array of physical and emotional symptoms. You can learn and practice immediate self-help interventions to calm...
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Dr. Maker has served as an expert consultant, clinician, presenter, and author across the country. She has been featured in and contributed to multiple national organizations and media channels.
Kids in Crisis: NBC 7 Interview
Recently, Dr. Maker was interviewed about the growing mental health crisis among kids and teens. Read the full breakdown of the interview in our most recent blog post.
Read MoreNBC 7 Interviews Dr. Maker about Kids In Crisis: Addressing the Growing Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Teens
The mental health crisis among teens has reached alarming levels. According to the CDC, 22% of high school students reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year. This percentage is even higher among females (30%), American Indians/Alaska Natives...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Bilingual Therapy: Meet Dr. Liyang Rajegowda
Aspiring Families is proud to highlight the exceptional services of Dr. Liyang Rajegowda, a seasoned educational psychologist fluent in both Mandarin and English.
Read MoreWhat is Play Therapy
In play therapy, the therapist meets the child emotionally and physically at where they are at. The therapist facilitates the child to have control over the choice, narrative, content, and style of play.
Read MoreDr. Maker completely changed my life-path. She truly saved my life and enabled me to grow as a person and cope with multiple stressors and traumas. She dedicated herself to my family and I for many years, and has helped me develop the tools I needed to navigate difficult times and build meaningful and lasting relationships. With her kind, consistent, and trustworthy care and expertise, I am now a healthy, happy, and successful individual.
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