By Susie Lee, ACMHC Discovering that your child is self-harming can induce many emotions in parents, from fear, anger, and confusion, to panic, betrayal, and disgust. You want to help them as much as possible, but also may not understand how you can be of help to them. Gaining a greater understanding about self harm […]

Teenagers have a variety of stressors in their life, from school pressures, homework, part time jobs, and dealing with their peers. As parents, we want to help in any way we can, but may not know where to start. The greatest help we can provide for our children is to help them recognize that they’re […]

Teens with depression can be successfully treated if they seek the right help. Teen depression doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of struggle, and it certainly doesn’t have to end in suicide. Wake up parents, be aware, notice the red flags and then seek to find the professional help that your teen needs and deserves. […]

I have a vivid memory of holding my newborn baby girl, rocking her late into the night, staring at her chubby face and thinking that she and I will be best friends forever. Flash forward to today and one might now find me in the late hours of the night googling the realities of demons […]

Children and teens, just like adults, have things that come up in their daily life that affect how they feel about things, their behaviors, and how they learn. Therapy can be an excellent way for kids to talk and learn about how to work out their problems on their own, how to communicate their emotions, […]