Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a therapist's office? Here is a little peek inside my counseling practice (at least the parts I can share!). I mostly counsel teenage boys and their families. For the teenagers, they are often coming under duress and in various stages of displeasure. While I would love to have more motivated clients, this is a reality that I accept and actually … [Read more...]
Are you considering finding counseling for your teenager? Not sure if your teen actually needs counseling? Not sure where to begin finding counseling for your teen? In this post I will list some indications that it may be time to find a counselor for your teen. I will also discuss a few points to consider when finding the right counselor as well as some resources that may help you in your … [Read more...]
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, known as CBT, can help teenagers gain mastery of their depression in a relatively short amount of time. CBT is based on the premise that negative and pessimistic ways of thinking about oneself and the world foster depression and painful feelings can be reduced by identifying those thoughts and learning to substitute more realistic and self-enhancing … [Read more...]
What causes depression? It can be difficult to figure out what is causing an adolescent to show symptoms of depression. Is it stress, the divorce, drugs or has he always been this way? Depression may be caused by any combination of factors including biology, genetics, stress and personality factors. Negative thought patterns often contribute to the development of depression. Cognitive … [Read more...]
I think that this is an important question, both for me and for my current and future clients. I don't believe that any one therapist can be truly excellent at working with every issue or every type of client. While there are general practitioners, most therapists have one or more specialties or populations that they work particularly well with. Many times, it makes sense for people to seek out … [Read more...]
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