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Teen & Youth

How to Talk to Your Teen About Therapy (Without Triggering a Shutdown)

You've noticed the changes. Less interest in things they used to care about, sleep that's off, something they said that you can't stop thinking about. You think therapy could help. And you have no idea how to bring it up without triggering a shutdown, an argument, or an eye roll of Olympic proportions.

Mar 15, 20268 min read

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Teen & Youth

Anxiety in Children: The Signs Parents Most Often Miss

Childhood anxiety rarely looks like what adults expect. It shows up as a stomachache every Monday morning, or a child who quit the soccer team she used to love without any explanation that makes sense. Anxiety disorders affect roughly one in eight kids — and the majority go unrecognized.

Mar 3, 20268 min read

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Teen & Youth

Teen Therapy in Alpharetta: A Parent's Guide to Getting Help for Your Teenager

A mother called us last spring about her 16-year-old daughter. Over the previous six months, she'd quit the volleyball team, stopped answering her friends' texts, and started spending most of her time in her room. The mother had been watching this unfold for months, asking herself: Is this just a phase? Am I being dramatic? She called because one evening, she noticed something on her daughter's arm that made the question stop being rhetorical.

Mar 1, 202616 min read

Teen in a supportive therapy environment

Teen & Youth

Teen Mental Health: Recognizing Warning Signs and Getting Help

Adolescence is a time of significant change, and many teens struggle with mental health challenges. Learning to recognize warning signs and knowing where to find help can make a life-changing difference for young people.

Dec 10, 20247 min read

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Teen & Youth

Therapy for College Students: Managing Academic and Mental Health

College life brings unique mental health challenges including academic pressure, social adjustment, and the stress of transitioning to adulthood. Therapy provides college students with tools to thrive both academically and personally.

Nov 18, 20246 min read

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