Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: Strategies for Children with ADHD

Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: Strategies for Children with ADHD

Help your child with ADHD thrive this school year with proven back-to-school strategies from an experienced Orlando counselor. Discover practical tips for improving focus, reducing distractions, building routines, and fostering confidence—both in the classroom and at home.

Read More
Understanding Separation Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Support

Understanding Separation Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Support

Separation anxiety can turn everyday goodbyes into overwhelming challenges for children and families. At Counseling Corner, our experienced child therapists specialize in compassionate, evidence-based treatments—including CBT, play therapy, and family counseling—to help children build resilience and confidence during transitions. Whether anxiety has appeared suddenly or grown over time, we're here to help restore calm, courage, and connection. Serving Orlando and all of Florida in person and online since 1998.

Read More
Children and Teen Stealing: Counseling and Parental Support
Teens, Children, Family, Stealing Ernie Reilly, LCSW Teens, Children, Family, Stealing Ernie Reilly, LCSW

Children and Teen Stealing: Counseling and Parental Support

When a child or teen steals, it’s easy to panic—but the truth is, this behavior often signals an unmet emotional need, not a character flaw. Learn why kids steal, how to respond with compassion and clarity, and when to seek professional help. Our Orlando-based therapists are here to support you with expert insight and family-centered care.

Read More
Managing Childhood Conduct Disorders

Managing Childhood Conduct Disorders

At The Counseling Corner, we provide expert, compassionate guidance for parents navigating childhood behavior challenges, including conduct problems, Conduct Disorder (CD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Learn how to recognize serious behavioral patterns like aggression, rule-breaking, or persistent defiance—and take practical steps to create structure, improve communication, and strengthen your parent-child relationship. Our therapists specialize in proven methods such as CBT, PCIT, and trauma-informed care to support healing and growth. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—help is here.

Read More
Your Child Online

Your Child Online

Navigating the digital world with your child can feel overwhelming. At Counseling Corner, we offer a clear, compassionate guide to protecting your child from online threats—like cyberbullying, deepfakes, and excessive screen use—while also helping you model healthy digital habits. Learn practical strategies to ensure your child’s safety and emotional well-being in today’s ever-connected world.

Read More
Safe Harbor in the Storm
Family, Children, child anxiety, Storms Ernie Reilly, LCSW Family, Children, child anxiety, Storms Ernie Reilly, LCSW

Safe Harbor in the Storm

Your child doesn’t need perfect seas—they need you to be their safe harbor. At The Counseling Corner, we help Orlando parents build emotional mastery, resilience, and calm under pressure so you can be the steady anchor your child runs to in life’s hardest moments. With expert parent coaching and therapy, we equip you to raise resilient, emotionally grounded kids—not by shielding them from storms, but by modeling how to stand strong within them. Safe harbor parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about being present, prepared, and powerful in love.

Read More
Why You Get Triggered by Your Child (And How to Break the Cycle)
Family, Adults, parent coaching orlando Ernie Reilly, LCSW Family, Adults, parent coaching orlando Ernie Reilly, LCSW

Why You Get Triggered by Your Child (And How to Break the Cycle)

If you find yourself overreacting, snapping, or feeling triggered by your child’s behavior, you’re not alone. This article explains why it happens—and how to break the cycle to become a calmer, more connected parent.

Ever wonder why your child’s behavior triggers such a strong reaction in you? Learn how your past experiences shape your parenting—and how to respond with more calm, clarity, and connection.

Read More