Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills that can help teens navigate Halloween with more confidence and calm.

One of the most frequent complaints I hear from parents is how much time their teen spends in their room. Is this something to be concerned about?

The end of the school year often brings a whirlwind of activities—here’s how to approach it calmly and effectively.

There are several ways to support teens in building strong social skills that will help them thrive in their relationships.

Understanding what triggers are and how to manage them can make Halloween more enjoyable for everyone.

Normal teen angst is temporary, and the mood may last a week, but not weeks on end, unremittingly.

There’s a super simple technique that can help teens relax called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. It’s a game-changer for letting go of built-up tension and stress.

Summer often comes with rest, relaxation, and fun. What happens when anxiety takes control over all of that?

While avoidance provides temporary relief, it often exacerbates the underlying issues and hinders growth.

Journaling allows us the capacity to actually process our thoughts and feelings, rather than simply experiencing them, and has several benefits.

Anxiety and depression are not separate entities but rather interdependent, which can trigger an intense cycle.

Family vacations are thought to be a fun and relaxing time. However, for some teens, it can cause anxious feelings instead of enjoyment.

One symptom of stress and anxiety is a tendency to subconsciously tense our muscles, to the point that put additional strain and pressure on bodies.

All change and transitions trigger to some extent, anxiety. Some changes and transitions are devastating, and some are exciting.

The idea of letting go of what you can’t control with your teen is the stuff that makes for sleepless nights. After all, they have all these adolescent issues.

In this blog, I will share four ways I help my clients work on decreasing their inner critic voice while increasing their inner coach or cheerleader voice.

Oftentimes, when our teenagers approach us with problems, they aren’t asking for advice but looking for us to be supportive and acknowledge that what they are feeling is difficult.

We understand that realistically, your teen might be having a rough time during the holiday season. That’s why we want to share a DBT Skill to help you out.

I often tell my clients that we get stuck when ruminating over the past and future. This often provokes anxious thoughts and feelings.

Thanksgiving is typically thought of as a happy time. However, for some teens, Thanksgiving induces anxiety for a variety of reasons.