Articles by Dr. Gordon

Learn More Learn More “Ugh, I’m so depressed. They haven’t texted me back.” “The world is so depressing right now, I can’t stand it!” “School is the worst. It’s so depressing.” We use the word depressed, or depressing, all the time in everyday speech. But what does it really mean? Are you actually depressed because … Read more

Learn More Learn More A neuropsychological evaluation is often recommended by your child’s school, pediatrician, or therapist to provide further clarity on your child’s diagnoses, strengths, and weaknesses. The goal of this evaluation is to be better able to understand your child’s functioning compared to their same-age or same-grade peers and consider if they may … Read more

Learn More Learn More There’s a story I like to tell in sessions. Many days, as I drive home, I cross a bridge with a beautiful view of the water.  As I go across it, I typically look at the water and think about how lovely it is. After that, my next thought is almost … Read more

Learn More Learn More How do you know when it’s time to call a therapist? Teenagers are notoriously difficult, after all, and you probably heard something like “you think this is hard? just wait until they’re a teen!” many times during early childhood. Is the moodiness, irritability, and crying normal development and puberty? Or is … Read more

Learn More Learn More As a Gordon Therapy Group psychologist and former college counseling center therapist, I often see college students struggle to develop their independence while balancing their academics. For many students, it can be challenging to manage every aspect of their life all at once. College students are not just responsible for studying … Read more