I am a licensed psychologist and co-founder of AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc. I have extensive experience in the areas of health psychology, college student life and development, and cultural diversity. As an invited speaker, I have conducted numerous workshops on a wide variety of topics. I am often interviewed by regional, national & international media and I am a regular featured guest on CNN en Español. My professional interests include relationships, women's issues, stress management, college student life & development, anxiety and mood disorders. I am bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural.
Suicide is difficult to understand and even tougher to accept. Recently, we have heard in the news about a number of teen suicides. The most natural question is why? Unfortunately, the answers are almost always unsuitable and disheartening. What would drive someone to end their life? Although we might be able to identify a triggering [...]
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Disciplining children is a fundamental factor in determining the ease in which a household operates. Children and teens have always ‘tested the waters’ to see how far they can get. However, it seems that today, parents are simply unwilling to say ‘no.’ Some adults appear quite eager to be their child’s best friend which can [...]
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Summer is a great time to get the kids involved in activities they are often unable to do during the school year. These can include overnight summer camps. Choosing a camp that adequately fits your child’s temperament and their experiences with away-from-home stays is vital. Even though we may have forgotten, overnight camp is a big deal for tweens and even teens, and can bring about a range of emotions from excitement to extreme apprehension.
