How do I Set Boundaries with Family Over the Holidays?Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 119182We're back to the holiday season! I love the holiday spirit. Although, by December 26th I am ready to mute all the Christmas music until next year. I truly enjoy the focus on time with family…
The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health in TeensWritten by: Jessica Rose AMFT#119877Sleep is an essential part of our daily routine, and it plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. If we are exhausted, it can feel like we are in a fog. Teens may be falling…
5 Reasons Why Couples Therapy Might Not Be Working for YouWritten by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 119182Love and relationships can feel so incredibly complicated sometimes, don't they? Most people go into couples therapy thinking, "this is going to fix all our troubles.” Therapy often falls short of this expectation. Many couples…
Am I Struggling with Stress as a First Responder?Written by: Leslie Adams, AMFT 120800Life as a first responder is not for the faint of heart. I worked as an EMT for 7 years and it was incredibly hard! I have experienced the stress of the job firsthand. The constant adrenaline…
Why Shouldn’t I Aim to be Positive All the Time?Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 I can't tell you how many times I've heard the following statements in my office. "I just want to be more positive!" "I want to see the positivity in everything." "Can you help me stop being…
What do I do if I Don’t Think Therapy is Helping My TeenWritten by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192Parenting a teenager is likely one of the most difficult jobs a human can have. There are often moments when you think you've figured it out, and BAM you're confused again. You've made…
Spicing up your sex life can feel intimidating. I know for me, I struggled with this myself. Am I in charge of initiating sex, am I in charge of being spontaneous, and seductive, WAIT! Do I even know how to do this, what if I do this wrong? These are…
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…
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.…
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…
