Small Brooklyn Psychology is a private practice—founded by Mandi White-Ajmani, PhD—that provides assessment and evidence-based therapy for people of all ages. Our neuropsychological assessment service offers high-quality, thorough, practicable assessment for all ages, but we have special expertise in assessment
Parents of toddlers have all been there: the shoes are on the wrong feet, the toast is cut the “wrong” way, and suddenly a meltdown is in full swing. If you’re struggling to hold your boundaries while your toddler is
Many kids and teens struggle with perfectionism—they feel intense pressure to excel, avoid tasks when success isn’t guaranteed, or melt down when things aren’t “just right.” Society makes us and our kids feel they have to do more and more
With new phone bans in schools, bestselling books like The Anxious Generation, and growing concerns from mental health experts, the effects of screens and social media on developing kid & teen brains are under more scrutiny than ever. Experts like Jonathan Haidt
Many parents turn to individual therapy when their child struggles with anxiety, ADHD, or behavioral challenges—but parent-focused treatments are often more effective. In this webinar, Maddy Clark, LCSW introduced evidence-based, parent interventions that directly improve kids’ mental health. She explored treatment options
How can we raise our kids to be self-confident, without accidentally getting in their way? Sometimes, parents’ anxiety about getting it right can lead us to be overprotective—this can hinder kids’ opportunities to practice how to handle it when things
Co-regulation is a powerful approach to helping neurodivergent kids manage their emotions in a world that often isn’t tailored to their unique needs. In this talk, Dr. Caroline Carberry dove into the cycles of dysregulation, highlighting how they may look
Everyone worries about the “what ifs” sometimes. Many people have little rituals to ward away bad luck. But what happens when these behaviors take over our kids’ mood and time? How can we help them? Dr. Rebecca Abbott-Sinclair introduced how
Do you get the sense that your child is highly intelligent, but their school performance suggests otherwise? Do you notice that there are surprising differences among your child’s different abilities? Can a child have exceptional intellectual skills and also some
Compared to boys, girls are less likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD, or their symptoms aren’t recognized until much later in life. How can you support your daughters with ADHD? Why does this lack of awareness happen so often? What are the costs
