By: Caroline Neshyba, M.Ed., LPC Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP Why Emotional Discipline Matters As a therapist, I work with teenage girls every week who feel overwhelmed by their emotions and equally overwhelmed by the message they have received from the world about what to do with them. Our…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Teen suicidal ideation is one of the most frightening things a parent can face. Hearing that your teen is having suicidal thoughts can leave you feeling scared, confused, and unsure of what to do next. It’s natural to feel scared, confused, or even unsure of what to do…
By: Simrah Wasim, MA, LPC Are you wanting your teens to express their feelings? Adolescence can be a rollercoaster of emotions—excitement, confusion, frustration, and joy all mixed together. For teens, learning how to navigate these feelings and share them with their parents in a healthy way is a crucial life skill. Open communication not only…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP As a therapist, I often notice an uptick in emotional struggles among children and teens during the summer months. Summer mental health for kids is an often-overlooked topic, but without the structure and social interaction that school provides, many…
By: Simrah Wasim, MS, LPC Associate, NCC Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, CCTP, LCDC There are many emotional ups and downs, social pressures, and the challenges of self-discovery during any phase in life, but especially with adolescents. With so many internal and external factors,…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, CCTP, LCDC When a child or teen is struggling with depression, it can be a tough and confusing time, both for them and the people who care about them. Depression in…
By: Krista Garcia, Practicum Student Supervised by: Cheri Locke, Ph.D., MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP Transitioning from High School to College, Now What!? You’ve been accepted into a college—CONGRATULATIONS! Now, you’re probably wondering where to go from here. Half the struggle was being accepted into the…
By: Alexia Cabreras, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Parents, do you feel like you’re at a constant impasse with your teens? I bet it feels like everything you do is an issue! Frankly…it could be you are lacking a healthy relationship…
By: Alexia Cabreras MS, LPC Associate & Simrah Wasim MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Calling all High School Students! Let’s face i t…s ummer is ove r…w hen you finally thought you had nothing to worry about, here we go …..
By: Alexia Cabreras, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Summer is finally here! So what does that mean? It means having a lot of free time and likely not enough plans…my job as a therapist is to encourage you to have a…