Trusted Therapy, Inc Tonya McFarland, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist 1030 Johnson Rd, # 323 Golden, CO 80401 303-709-5897 [email protected] trustedtherapy.com Childhood obesity is becoming a major health concern here in the United States. One of my roles when I provided consultations at a pediatric clinic was to be part of their multidisciplinary team that worked with their children who …
Why People Hurt Themselves
Having worked with so many adolescents and adults who engage in self-injurious behaviors (such as cutting or burning themselves) has helped me to better understand the thoughts and feelings behind the behavior. One concept that I strongly believe is that people don’t hurt themselves “just for attention” like I hear so many parents say when they discover that their teenager …
Is Online School Right For Your Child?
Our kids are getting ready to return to school after the summer break. Living in Colorado there seems to be a big push for kids to “attend” school online. There are pros and cons associated with online schools. I have seen online schools be the most helpful for those kids who are unable to attend school for medical reasons. Some …
Why Eating Disorders Aren’t Just About Control
As a psychologist working with individuals who struggle in their relationship with food; it feels frustrating when I hear others (especially other mental health providers!) saying that eating disorders happen to people because they are “controlling”. Yes, I do think that many people who have an eating disorder often feel that many things in their life are out of their …
How Not To Gain Weight On Vacation
How Not To Gain Weight On Vacation Trusted Therapy, Inc Tonya McFarland, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist 303-709-5897 1030 Johnson Rd, Suite # 280 Golden, CO 80401 trustedtherapy.com [email protected] Its summer time and many of us are looking forward to being able to get out of town for our summer vacations and enjoy some down time. Do you tend to go …
Why Do I Always Crave The Same Food?
Trusted Therapy, Inc Tonya McFarland, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist 1030 Johnson Rd, Suite # 280 Golden, CO 80401 303-709-5897 trustedtherapy.com [email protected] Why Do I Always Crave the Same Food? Trusted Therapy, Inc Tonya McFarland, PsyD. For me it’s ice cream. I can eat ice cream in the dead of winter or for breakfast. So why is it that I like …