The holiday, end-of-year season is often seen as a joyful time for celebration and practicing gratitude.  This time of year can also be rife with feelings of stress, anxiety, and pressure.  For individuals struggling with active addiction and substance abuse (drugs and alcohol), these feelings can contribute to increased temptations.  As a loved one, it … Read more

For some, the holiday season can be a time of joy, excitement, and celebration. It may be filled with friends, family, and often, a glass (or more) of alcohol, or whatever substance keeps the celebration going.  For many, it can also be a time of heightened emotions, stress, anxiety, or conflict.  For those trying to … Read more

In the US, 15.5 million adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, and about half of them were diagnosed as adults (18 years old or older). I am one of those people who was diagnosed as an adult. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 23 years old, and it changed my perspective on everything. … Read more

 Welcome! Are you on the hunt for more coping skills that will help lower your emotional dysregulation? Have you tried different grounding techniques and found them to be helpful, but maybe find that you need something more? Look no further than the EMDR & You series! In this article, I will briefly discuss what EMDR … Read more

The answer to this question immediately seems simple, as a therapist. My immediate reaction is to say yes, and then I pause and ask myself what even is normal for a teenager? That is where the answer becomes more complex. In my opinion, the ability to receive therapy should be normalized at any age. Honestly, … Read more

If you’re on this website, or reading this blog, chances are you (or someone you love) have been referred to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). (If you’re a teen wondering how to bring up therapy with your parents, our guide “How to Talk to Your Parents About Therapy” offers step-by-step advice for starting that conversation.) First … Read more

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic modality designed to help those with emotion dysregulation. The original model has been adapted for use with a variety of populations, including adolescents. (If you’d like a broader overview of how DBT supports teens struggling with depression, you can read our parent blog on DBT for Adolescent … Read more

In part one of this blog, we covered the basics of how your menstrual cycle impacts mood. Today we will cover DBT skills that might act as support tools to reduce the impact of menstruation on your mood and behavior. If you have concerns over how your menstrual cycle is impacting your life, please consult … Read more

Periods! If you’re someone living life with a menstrual cycle you’re more than likely well aware of how hormonal changes throughout the month can have a big impact on how you’re doing mentally. Many of us have gone through life knowing what we think of as our period (menstruation) as the only part of our … Read more

Effective parenting involves modeling by taking action, in addition to being mindful about what is verbalized to the child. Parents can model “seeing a therapist” by meeting with a therapist to work on their own skills, listening to mental health skills-based podcasts and videos, and practicing mental health techniques in their own lives. By modeling … Read more