If you’re noticing your teen seems glued to their phone, more anxious, or less confident, you’re not alone. Teen social media can be a powerful connector—and a powerful stressor. Many families across Cleveland, Columbus, Charlotte, Detroit, and cities throughout Florida are asking how to help...
After two decades working in counseling for children and therapy for teens, I’ve learned that child anxiety doesn’t always look like worry. Often, it looks like a stomachache before school, a meltdown after a birthday party, or a child who becomes suddenly “too perfect.” If...
Big transitions can feel enormous for kids. A new school, a new room, a new city, or a new family structure can shake the sense of safety they depend on each day. Even when change is positive, children can experience worry, sadness, confusion, or overwhelm...
Teen friendships can be a source of joy, identity, and belonging—and, at times, deep pain. When a close friendship ends, teens often experience intense social stress that can ripple into school, home life, and overall mental health. If your child is struggling after a falling-out...
Big feelings can feel big—not just for kids, but for the parents who love them. One moment your child is laughing at the kitchen table; the next, they’re overwhelmed, melting down, shutting down, or spiraling with worry. And as a parent, you’re left trying to...
As a licensed child and adolescent counselor with 20 years of experience, I’ve sat with countless families in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; Toledo, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Charlotte, North Carolina, who ask the same heartfelt question: “Why won’t my teen open up to...