Teen Counseling

Cyber-bullying has been an increasing problem in recent years, especially for kids and teens. If you pay attention to news stories or social media, you’ve undoubtedly heard about children who have been bullied online by classmates, peers, or even other teens they’ve never met in person. What happens when you find out that your teenager […]

At this point, almost everyone has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Though most states across the country are reopening in some capacity, there are still plenty of changes and things that don’t quite feel “normal.” With autumn just around the corner, kids and teens are heading back to school. For

We often stereotype teenagers for their “moodiness.” They may not be happy all of the time. There’s a difference, though, between typical teenage blues and something much more severe. That’s why it’s essential to recognize some of the common signs of depression or suicidal thoughts. If your teen is withdrawn, has issues sleeping, has abandoned

The COVID-19 pandemic still isn’t over. While the country may have “shut down” temporarily, some things are starting to get back to normal — or, a new sense of normal. That includes schooling for millions of children and teenagers across the country. Most teenagers had to adjust to remote learning in March of this year.

Teenagers are notorious for keeping things to themselves. There are plenty of old stereotypes and potential reasons why. You’ve probably seen movies where a tired teen slams the door on their parents because they don’t want to talk. Or, they hurry away from the breakfast table when a subject comes up they want to avoid.

If your teen suffers from depression, it can be hard to know how to support them. As a parent, you want to help your child in any way that you can. Unfortunately, depression is hard to manage, especially for teenagers. It can be isolating for your teen, causing them to withdraw and not tell you

Impact of the Quarantine To say that we’re living in uncertain times would be an understatement. Maybe you’ve had to switch to remote working from home. Or perhaps you’ve been let go from your job from the time being.  On top of that, Colorado is still on a social distancing order. You may not have

Parenthood often brings up many uncomfortable conversations. Children have a natural curiosity about the human body, so you’ve likely experienced your fair share of sex-related questions. As awkward as the classic “where do babies come from?” question is, there’s nothing to fear! You do your best as a parent to navigate the questions your children

If you’re the parent of a teenager, you probably already know that they get angry at times. Maybe it feels as though it comes out of nowhere. Or, perhaps it’s been happening more frequently.  While your initial reaction might be to argue or punish them for their anger, that isn’t always the best option.  Instead,