Ways to Make the Most of Therapy (Even If You Don’t Want to Be There) Being a teenager isn’t easy. Between school, sports, extracurricular activities, friendships, family expectations, and figuring out who you are, there is a lot to manage. It’s normal to...
Many parents joke that once their children become teenagers, meaningful conversations become nearly impossible. One-word answers, closed bedroom doors, and eye rolls often replace the open communication that once came so naturally. While these stereotypes exist for a...
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming for teens and their parents. Many teenagers wonder what therapy is really like and whether they’ll be expected to talk about personal topics right away. Parents often have questions about how therapy...
Many parents hear “I’m fine” and want to take it at face value. It feels easier to accept a simple answer than to push further and risk conflict or discomfort. But when it comes to teens, “I’m fine” often carries much more beneath the surface. Adolescence is a time of...
When thinking about yourself in a therapy session do you imagine that you are able to easily express your thoughts and feelings to your therapist? Or do you see yourself struggling to answer questions, or explaining that you aren’t sure why you’re in session? Both...
Just because kids don’t bear the same responsibilities as adults, that doesn’t mean that they don’t feel scared or anxious during stressful times. Our team at Clear Mind Therapy focuses on building social emotional aptitude and promotes their overall positive mental...
