Teenage Stress Teenage stress is more pervasive that most believe. Teens are bombarded by stress every day and in a variety of ways: excelling in school, making the right friends, [...]

Teen Struggles Teen Struggles are Real and Often Overwhelming Teen struggles specifics have changed over time but they still represent an overwhelming obstacle to achieving a b [...]

Signs of Depression Signs of Depression to Look for in Your Teen The signs of depression may be hard for many parents and teens to recognize and may even surprise many. Depressi [...]

Divorce Counseling How to Talk to Your Teen About Divorce Divorce counseling for families and teens becomes more important each year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost [...]

Talk About Therapy How to Talk to Your Teen About Going to Therapy Asking your teen to talk about therapy is not always easy. For dedicated parents, it is important that they fe [...]

Manage COVID-19 Proactive steps that can help teens manage COVID-19 isolation The world has turned upside down for teens around the world. For the first time, teens are facing [...]

Coping With Coronavirus Coping with Coronavirus is unprecedented... a unique and difficult task for teens and adults alike. There are countless unknowns associated with this pand [...]

Social Media Balance A solid social media balance between online time and real-life activities can make the difference in whether social media enhances or hinders your teen’s lif [...]

Teen Vaping While the occurrence of smoking cigarettes has gone down among teens, overall tobacco use due to teen vaping has remained steady. Vaping refers to the act of inhaling [...]

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse It is easy for teens and young adults to believe that medications prescribed by a doctor are safe, even if used without permission or a prescription. [...]

Teen Cyberbullying Teen cyberbullying is a rapidly growing epidemic. More and more children have access to smartphones. More than a mode of communication, smartphones become a br [...]

Teen Pot Use Teen pot use is on the rise. Yes, your teen has probably tried it. No, pot is not harmless just because it is a “natural herb.” Yes, pot can hurt your teen’s develop [...]

Am I An Alcoholic? For way too many teens, there is a point where they realize that their drinking is out of control and they are forced to ask themselves: “Am I an alcoholic?” It [...]

Benefits for Teens in Summer Camp The benefits for teens in summer camp are numerous. Beyond the obvious advantages like boredom relief and physical exercise, there are numerous [...]

Teen Relationship Advice Teen relationship advice is something that many parents avoid, believe their kids are too young for, and are not sure how to approach. To be honest, offe [...]

Teen Drinking Good or bad, teen drinking is a reality. In fact, according to the CDC, alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among people aged 12 to 20 years in the US [...]

Depression in Teens Depression in teens is a real, serious, and ever-increasing issue. It is a serious mental health problem that can cause teen to lose interest in activities an [...]

Online Teen Counseling Online teen counseling sessions, such as video chat, makes it easier, faster, and more convenient for teens to receive the help they need. For years, the on [...]

Teenage Anxiety Teenage anxiety is a very normal part of the adolescent and teen years; these years can be some of the most stressful in a person’s whole life. Some anxiety can be [...]

Blended Families Blended families, also known as step-families, are created when a couple comes together with existing children from one or both of their previous relationships. [...]

Teenage Marijuana Use Teenage marijuana use is at its highest level in 30 years. Many teenagers try marijuana once or twice while others use it regularly or become addicted.Knowin [...]

How to Help Your Teen Deal with Painful Emotions Distracting Your Teen from Painful Emotions It is very painful for parents to see their teenagers dealing with painful emotions o [...]

Existential Fear In Teenagers Existential fear is fear arising from a growing and undeniable recognition that death is inescapable. It is more than a logical realization. It is t [...]

Is My Teenager Emotionally Strong? Or Bottling Up Feelings? It's a common belief that being strong means bottling up feelings... not showing emotions, pain or vulnerability. In r [...]

Help! My Teenager Thinks Psychedelics Are Healthy! The dangers of psychedelics are real and pervasive. Unfortunately, you will often hear teenagers describing them as helpful and [...]

Better Advice To Help Teenagers Socialize Teenage socialization can be difficult. Anxiety is often at the heart of this difficulty. In general, many teenagers are occupied with [...]

3 Common Ways Teenagers Respond To Counseling In my experience, as a therapist who works almost exclusively with teenagers, I have noticed that teenagers respond to counseling in [...]

The Meaning of ADHD Symptoms in Adolescents ADHD symptoms are largely viewed in our culture as a medical problem that requires medication. Doctors and parents seem much more comf [...]

Talk to Your Teen About Sex: If You Don't Teach Them, Who Will? To talk about sex is daunting, embarrassing, and often scary... especially when you need to talk about sex with yo [...]

Co-occurring Disorders in Teens Drug abuse is a serious problem for teenagers in the United States, but many people fail to realize that drug and alcohol addiction is often accomp [...]

How to Help Your Teenager Get The Most Out of Therapy Get the most out of therapy... this is the goal for every teenager and family I meet with. Whenever I consider taking on a n [...]

Parents and Teens Should Make Rules Together Make rules together! This may seem to go against the nature of many families but can often make all the difference in relationships b [...]