September 19, 2024
By Stephanie Catella, PsyD Lack of engagement in treatment can take many forms. It may show up as not completing homework in between sessions, ambivalence in setting or working toward… READ MORE
April 4, 2024
By Stephanie Catella, PsyD, coauthor of The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook Have you ever noticed that when you’re consumed by an intense emotion, it can be hard to think, listen,… READ MORE
October 18, 2022
By Leah Aguirre, LCSW, coauthor of The Girl’s Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent Where did you learn about relationships? Not sex—but relationships. For me as a kid and teen,… READ MORE
September 26, 2022
By Alicia Muñoz, LPC If a client brings up an important or highly emotional issue at the end of a session, ask yourself these questions: Is this a pattern? Is… READ MORE
June 28, 2022
By Lisa M. Schab, LCSW Nearly all teens, especially those entering therapy, need help with self-esteem. Their challenging developmental stage combined with receiving continuous corrective messages makes them ripe for… READ MORE
May 17, 2022
By Jaime Castillo, LCSW Good therapy is like peeling back the layers of an onion. We avoid too much surface-level chatter and instead want to dig deeper, getting to the… READ MORE
March 8, 2022
By Jennifer R. Kemp, MPsych Talkative clients can be hard to manage. We feel torn—not wanting to be rude, yet knowing they risk wasting valuable time. Actively managing the flow… READ MORE
Four Strategies to Help Teens Develop Healthy Habits on Social Media
October 15, 2024
