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Children, Teen and Family Therapist * [Erica Kokoszka](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/erica-kokoszka/) - Child and Teen Therapist * [Danna Markson](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/danna-markson/) - Founder and CEO * [Brittany Ruane](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/brittany-ruane/) - Eating Disorders, Teen & DBT Therapist * [Cindy Endredy](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/cindy-endredy/) - Child, Teen & DBT Therapist * [Frankki Sorce](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/frankki-sorce/) - Child, Teen, and Eating Disorder Therapist * [Jamie O’Connor](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/jamie-oconnor/) - Teen, Family and DBT Therapist * [Karen Surowiec](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/karen-surowiec/) - Neuropsychologist, Child, Adolescent & Adult Psyhologist * [Kat Enkhaus](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/kat-enkhaus/) - Teen, Young Adult, and Family Therapist * [Lauren Balkan](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/lauren-balkan/) - Clinical Director * [Melissa Fogle](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/melissa-fogle/) - Children, Teen and Family Therapist * [Nicole Silverman](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/nicole-silverman/) - Child, Teen, and Young Adult Therapist * [Raquel Rossi](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/raquel-rossi/) - Children, Teen and Family Therapist * [Shefali Shetty](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/shefali-shetty/) - Program Coordinator, Child, Teen, and Young Adult Therapist * [Virgdant Breton](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/virgdant-breton/) - Child, Teen, and Young Adult Therapist * [Anavi Sharma](https://www.mindsoother.com/team/anavi-sharma/) - Children, Teen and Family Therapist --- ## Latest News & Medical Blog * [Is Your Teen Anxious About College? 5 Skills to Practice Over the Summer](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/is-your-teen-anxious-about-college-5-skills-to-practice-over-the-summer/) - Published: May 25, 2026 * [Gratitude That Isn’t Cheesy: Micro‑Practices That Shift Mood](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/gratitude-that-isn-t-cheesy-micro-practices-that-shift-mood/) - Published: May 18, 2026 * [Beyond the Binary: the Intersection of Gender Expansiveness and Neurodivergence](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/beyond-the-binary-the-intersection-of-gender-expansiveness-and-neurodivergence/) - Published: May 15, 2026 * [DBT-Informed Couples Therapy: How Relationship Work Supports Parenting and Family Stability](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/dbt-informed-couples-therapy-how-relationship-work-supports-parenting-and-family-stability/) - Published: May 11, 2026 * [Anxiety vs. Worry in Kids and Teens: Warning Signs, Support, and What Helps](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/anxiety-vs-worry-in-kids-and-teens-warning-signs-support-and-what-helps/) - Published: May 04, 2026 * [The transition from middle school to high school is more than tougher classes, it’s a shift in expectations](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/the-transition-from-middle-school-to-high-school-is-a-shift-in-expectations/) - Published: Apr 27, 2026 * [Navigating the Blended Family Journey and Mental Health Struggles](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/navigating-the-blended-family-journey-and-mental-health-struggles/) - Published: Apr 20, 2026 * [Why March Is the Right Time to Consider Testing Before Spring 504/IEP Meetings](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/why-march-is-the-right-time-to-consider-testing-before-spring-504-iep-meetings/) - Published: Apr 13, 2026 * [Why DBT Works Better for Children & Teens — And How Mindsoother Therapy Center Helps Families Succeed](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/why-dbt-works-better-for-children-teens/) - Published: Apr 06, 2026 * [College Accommodations After an IEP or 504: What Changes, What You’ll Need, and How to Prepare Now](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/college-accommodations-after-an-iep-or-504/) - Published: Mar 30, 2026 * [Coparenting Is Hard — But Your Child’s Emotional Health Depends on It](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/coparenting-is-hard/) - Published: Mar 20, 2026 * [Understanding Neurodivergence: What It Means and How DBT Can Help](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/understanding-neurodivergence-what-it-means-and-how-dbt-can-help/) - Published: Mar 09, 2026 * [DBT Skills for Young Adults: Tools for Transitions, Relationships, and Emotional Overwhelm](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/dbt-skills-for-young-adults-tools-for-transitions/) - Published: Feb 23, 2026 * [The Power of Connection: How Group Therapy Helps Teens Feel Less Alone](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/how-group-therapy-helps-teens-feel-less-alone/) - Published: Feb 16, 2026 * [Early Signs of an Eating Disorder in Teens: What Parents Should Watch For](https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/early-signs-of-an-eating-disorder-in-teens/) - Published: Feb 09, 2026 --- ## Technical Metadata * Sitemap Index: https://www.mindsoother.com/sitemap.xml * Full Detailed Version: https://www.mindsoother.com/llms-full.txt