Dr. Mike
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. As a child psychologist, I mainly address the developmental, emotional, social, and behavioral struggles of children, but sometimes the realities of the world enter the therapy space — events that are outside a child’s control and are upsetting. The recent tragic shooting at the University of Virginia has been upsetting to…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Do you find yourself in a marriage where you love your spouse, but privately and deep down inside, you don’t necessarily like him or her very much anymore? If you answered “yes” know that you are not alone. Research studies have shown that as many as 6 out of 10 married couples…
Dr. Mike, Our sons are 17 and 12, and it’s already been a rough start to the school year. I thought we did well as parents with back-to-school shopping and with trying to get them back into a routine this year, but obviously not since they’re still staying up too late, and are on their…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Dr. Mike, Our son completed neuropsychological testing when he was three years old, and he was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. He’s now a rising First Grader, and my husband and I are still trying to figure out next steps for him with school for this fall. Our son’s therapist…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. “Summer has a flavor like no other. Always fresh and simmered in sunshine.” – Oprah Winfrey When I was a kid, a typical summer day involved me jumping on my bike after breakfast to explore; maybe I’d head over to a friend’s house or to the wooded park near my house…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Sharing the nest again and navigating how to function as a family when your son or daughter returns home from college can be challenging. Sure, your child will always be your child, and you may believe that you still know what’s best for them as mom and dad, but with every…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Do you often mindlessly scroll through your Facebook page when visiting with friends or family? How about checking Instagram at the dinner table? Is watching YouTube, while in the company of others, common practice for you? Does TikTok captivate your attention when you’re socializing? If you answered “yes” to any…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. COVID-19 may be ending, or at the very least its control over us all as a pandemic may be coming to an end. But what does getting back to life as normal (or some version of it) look like for our children? Research has shown that the protracted changes, adjustments,…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Get vaccinated. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Avoid crowds. Practice social distancing. These have been, and continue to be, the main directives from the experts when it comes to COVID-19 prevention. For the past two years now, news and media outlets have blanketed us with precautionary messaging 24-7. What’s missing…
By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Dr. Mike, Our 16-year-old teenage son has a ton of problems. We’ve tried counseling, medications, hospitalizations, etc., but he’s only gotten worse. His main problems now are pot smoking, explosive and volatile anger, school truancy and gaming addiction, and he’s been diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, depression, and anxiety…