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Can I Use the Internet to Self-Diagnose?
While mental health information on the internet decreases stigma and increases access to resources, it can also be damaging.
Parents: You Don’t Need Your Teen’s Approval!
Parents today often have a hard time when they set a limit with their teen. They want their teen to be okay with it.
Depression in Teens: Scope, Impact, and Empowerment
This October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, and we want to talk about the importance of recognizing and addressing depression in your teen.
Are You Telling Me Therapy Can Be FUN?
Therapy can be fun for teens, even though they might initially assume it will be an uncomfortable chore.
How Your Teen’s Therapist Keeps Them on Task
When teens begin to veer off track, therapists will use different tools to guide teens back to their goals.
Parents Sometimes Need to Be the "Bad Guy"
Even when teen know they need to hear "no," they will fight as if their life depended on it to get you to say “yes.” What can you do?
Neurodivergent Teens and Depression
Neurodivergence is biological in nature, but depression can a comorbidity with other diagnoses and experiences.
Suicide Prevention for Teens: What Can Parents Do?
If you believe your teen might be considering ending their life, here's a guide to understanding suicide prevention.
Podcast Interview: How DBT Transforms Adolescent Mental Health
Our founder Lianna interviewed by the Mastering Counseling Podcast about her transformative work with teens and young adults.
Support Your Teen with the STOP Skill
One powerful tool that can assist both parents and teens in managing overwhelming emotions is the DBT skill called STOP.
The One ADHD Tip All Teens Should Know
One of the most pervasive and consistent issues I see in practice with teens with ADHD has to do with waking up in the morning.
What is Normal Teen Pain vs. Depression and Anxiety?
Normal teen angst is temporary, and the mood may last a week, but not weeks on end, unremittingly.
Back To School Stress? Here's What To Do
The anticipation of a new school year can be really daunting. It can be helpful to give your teen some practical strategies to make this transition easier.
Who Is Right for DBT Group?
Who was DBT designed for? Who do we decide is truly the best fit, or can benefit the most from DBT group?
Building a Better Self-Image
Building a better self-image does have its obstacles, but it is a key component in living an all around happy and fulfilling life.
How Can I Spend Time with My Teen When They Don’t Want Me To?
I cannot count all the times I have heard parents say that they invite their teen to spend time with them, and they decline. What can you do?
Chill Out with Progressive Muscle Relaxation
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.
Why Therapy Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation
While skipping a week isn’t the end of the world, regular therapy sessions–even during the summer season–are going to be a boon to your teen.
Life is Like That: When Your Teen Says “It’s Not Fair”
Part of the source of all the pressure parents feel today is due to our culture creating a mindset. How do we help teens deal with the “unfair” things in life?
Why Routines are Still Important in the Summer
Routine plays more than an organizational role in helping teens– or anyone– navigate their day-to-day needs, even during the summer.