Joy Acaso
Although Joy Acaso was born in the Philippines, she has made South Florida her home for the last 25 years. Joy appreciates the life that she and her husband are building here together with their children, a 13 year old daughter and a 7 year old son. She is fascinated by the diverse cultures that surround her everyday. In her practice as a Family Therapist and Anxiety Support Coach, she values the integrity and uniqueness of every family and individual she meets. Joy tries her best to put awe and curiosity at the forefront because she knows that “one-size-fits-all” can never bring healing. She has made it her mission to spread awareness in utilizing therapy as a means of helping families bond closer and make their mental health their priority. In her free time, you'll find her out on coffee dates or hosting intimate dinners with friends.
National Grief Awareness Day: Lessons on Grief
Grief is messy. There is no way to put it in a box and say here’s the formula. I’m a Therapist and I wish I could give you twenty-four tips, or even three that...
Signs that You Need a Parenting Reset and How to do it the Right...
There comes a time, or two or many, when families reach a breaking point. It is never intentional. In fact, families want to be successful in all their endeavors and their daily work. But...
A Family Therapist’s Best Tips for Helping the Anxious Child
Anxiety can be debilitating when children have yet to master healthy ways to cope. It strings along a myriad of other childhood problems if left unresolved: depression, attention-deficit, low self-esteem, conduct disorder, and many...
ALEGRIA by Cirque du Soleil: A Captivating Experience for ALL
Glued. The second that the music started playing, my kids could not take their eyes off that stage. This is how Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria captured not just our attention, but our hearts as a...
Five Things We Get Wrong About Therapy
For the last 70 years, the month of May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness month. It is nothing new but the nature of therapy for the treatment of mental illness is ever...
Put your Oxygen Mask on FIRST – 7 Habits that Can Cause Mom Burnout:...
Motherhood in itself can be daunting. With added pressure that moms place on themselves, more complex factors come into play.
Moms wear different hats from nurturer, to nurse, to a teacher, to cheerleader, to number...
T-I-M-E: Simple Steps to let Children Know You Love Them
When it comes to letting children know you love them, you can never go wrong with showing it through action. The more specific expressions you do, the better. Concrete examples help children understand what...