As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I often see teenage clients who present with both mental health and substance use related concerns. Therefore, I wanted to explore with you this intricate relationship and provide insights that can help you understand, address, and support young individuals grappling with these ... Continue Reading

In everyday complex  teen interactions, the concepts of social anxiety and social awkwardness often intertwine, creating a gray area that can be challenging to navigate for many teens and parents. Both terms describe feelings of discomfort in social situations, but they stem from distinct sources and manifest differently in individuals. To unravel ... Continue Reading

The teenage years are a time of growth, exploration, and self-discovery, but they can also be marked by challenges and uncertainties. For some adolescents, the emotional turbulence they experience can lead them down dark paths, including self-harm behaviors like cutting. Cutting, a form of self-injury, involves intentionally inflicting wounds on ... Continue Reading