You finally got your teen to go to therapy. You did the research. You figured out how to make it work financially and logistically. You knew it could take awhile. Maybe it takes time for your teen to warm up. Maybe you “volun-told” your teen to do therapy. Maybe you weren’t sure what to expect. You know connections take time...[ read more ]
Here in Georgetown, TX we are in the full weather season of summer, and it has been brutal. I recently remember thinking, “Wow, it’s only 97 today", but those days seems to be a dream now. For the most part it’s been triple digits, and to say it feels like a scorcher is an understatement. Summer is actually my favorite...[ read more ]
It’s common to feel confused about what to expect when you start searching for "step parent therapy near me" or "therapy for family issues." You're not even really sure what type of support you need. So, you're doing the work, and researching what your options are. After all, knowledge is power. While the internet has given us a lot of...[ read more ]
You may be thinking back to how you felt before you entered the brave new world of blended family life. You may be wondering, was I always so angry? Did I feel hopeless before? You may be experiencing confusion or sadness that feels unexplainable. Here you are newly married or making a plan to spend the rest of your life...[ read more ]
Most therapists will offer you the opportunity to talk with them for a free fifteen minute consultation via phone before committing to the first session. I highly recommend you take them up on this offer. Therapy is about the connection you have with the therapist, and from what I’ve seen, you can absolutely tell over the phone if this...[ read more ]
You may have realized that you’re struggling right now in your role as a stepmom, but you’re not quite sure where to start as far as reaching out for support. You may wonder, am I struggling with something like stress, overwhelm, or depression? Does this have something to do with being in a blended family? In what way is my...[ read more ]
In notice a lot these days that there's a big stress on getting teens to do things the adults wants them to do, whether that's chores, the way they study or learn, how they find motivation for their future, or learning adult life tasks like driving. The more an adult willfully tries to get a teen to do what they want...[ read more ]
As much as possible, I like my potential clients to know what to expect when starting therapy. I find it’s helpful to be clear on expectations from the get go, so there’s little chance for confusion or resentment to grow and so all parties are on the same page. This is especially true with teens, since it’s not just the...[ read more ]
Depression in teens can be scary. Often teens will isolate, keep to themselves, and not tell a grownup what’s going on. Sometimes parents aren’t even aware a teen is struggling with depression until a teen ends up in the hospital after a suicide attempt. Many times parents feel helpless in the face of this unseen experience of their teen’s...[ read more ]
1) Connect before you correct Grownups, I want you to be aware of this one, because it is so common to skip connecting and go straight to correcting, especially when you first see your teen after school. With how much information the school shares these days, you likely know if your teen was in school every period, if they...[ read more ]
