Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology
Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic is a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults, children, and adolescents. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
Ana works in a private practice, at Nobel Coaching and Tutoring, and has remote clients from around the world. Besides working with children, she also supports adults in navigating through the challenges of parenthood. She has been working in many multidisciplinary teams, cooperating with teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school counselors and psychiatrists.
In addition to being a writer at Parenting Pod, Ana has contributed articles to other popular online publications such as Reader's Digest, MSN, Yahoo News, and Family Circle.
She is a firm believer in lifelong learning and continuously invests in her education. For her, the core of the therapeutic or coaching process is a relationship that gives a person the confidence to share, where their thoughts and emotions are welcomed and understood.
It is perfectly normal for children to experience anxiety as they grow, learn, and change environments. One of the greatest gifts you can give your … Read more
There are so many things that make parenting wonderful. One thing is sure though – toddler temper tantrums aren’t one of them. This article offers … Read more
Through my work as a psychologist, psychotherapist and life coach, I’ve come to appreciate that empathy is the most powerful force in building and keeping … Read more
It is common to see infants and toddlers upset when separated from their parent or caregiver. Separation anxiety is a normal part of emotional development. … Read more
What is separation anxiety? Tears, clinginess, and tantrums are all common reactions to separation from a parent or a caregiver in the early stages of … Read more
Executive function disorder is a term commonly used to describe deficits in the skills that are used to manage life’s everyday tasks — impacting planning, … Read more
Executive functions provide the necessary base for learning and development. They are the brain functions that enable us to focus, plan and organize our behavior. … Read more
What are the Executive Functions? Executive functions are the set of mental processes that help us get things done. These functions are critical for skills … Read more
Did you know that the relationship you form with your child in the first three years of their lives is essential for their psychological well-being? … Read more
