Feeling a range of emotions is normal. But persistently feeling sad and withdrawing from friends and family can be a sign of a depressive episode, which can have devastating effects on every area of your life.

Kids need encouragement. As they grow, they may become unsure of their place in the world. As parents, we want to prepare them to be strong, capable adults. But building your child’s self-esteem should be done with forethought and care so that they feel empowered.

Depression isn’t only a problem for adults. Since kids have a hard time understanding and describing their feelings, it can be harder to spot depression in children. It’s important for parents to know the unique symptoms their child may present with.

There are many approaches to psychotherapy. If you’re looking to talk to someone, you might feel overwhelmed by your options. [. . .] Anyone with difficulty managing and regulating their intense emotions can benefit from DBT.

Teens often experiment with drugs and alcohol. But irresponsible use can quickly spiral into abuse.

Addiction is a debilitating and life-threatening illness. It also doesn’t only affect the person actively abusing substances. Everyone around them—parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members—are impacted by the trauma of one person’s struggle with substance abuse.

Traumatic events at an early age can have lifelong consequences. Since a child’s brain is still developing, emotional and physical distress can result in long-term effects that will need addressing in adulthood.

Kids go through a lot of changes. While we adults might feel nostalgia for the innocence of childhood, growing up isn’t that simple.

Kids are under a lot of pressure. As they grow older, more and more responsibilities are placed on them. [. . .] But if your child is preoccupied by worries, nervousness, and distress, it might be time to seek help.

Not everyone who drinks alcohol or uses drugs is an addict. In our culture, drinking and partying are glamorized in ads, movies, and television shows.

Substance abuse doesn’t just affect the person using drugs or alcohol. Everyone around them will feel its rippling, damaging effects.

Divorce is an adjustment period for everyone. As an adult, you’re more familiar with the intimate details of separating from your partner.

Kids look to their parents to make them feel better. As a parent, you probably do everything you can to make their worries go away

Grieving is a journey. Even when other people say we should be over the loss, we’re not.

Anxiety is normal in small doses. Everyone gets stressed now and again. But if your anxiety has specific triggers, or if it prevents you from doing daily tasks or activities you once loved, you might need to look at the cause.

There are many different approaches to psychotherapy, and you might be wondering which is right for you. Plenty of therapies treat the same issues, so it can be hard to distinguish between them.

Couples often seek therapy when their relationship is reaching a breaking point. There are many approaches to couples therapy that address conflict resolution, communication strategies, and rebuilding intimacy.

Questioning your sexual orientation can be both scary and exciting. In our culture, heterosexuality is the default. It can be daunting to realize you fit outside this box.

If you are discovering you’re a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you might be feeling lost. Coming out and living openly as queer can be scary.

While society is moving toward acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community, there are still dangers and stigmas in being out and queer.