The holidays can be tough for LGBTQIA+ teens, especially when home doesn’t feel like a safe or affirming space. For many teens in Durham and across North Carolina, Virgina, and South Carolina, the pressure to appear cheerful can feel disconnected from the reality of strained…
The holiday season brings a complicated mix of emotions for many teens. While some welcome the break from school and the chance to rest or connect with friends, others experience a rising sense of anxiety as schedules shift and social expectations increase. For teens who…
The holiday season is often seen as a joyful time, but for many teens, it can actually bring stress, anxiety, and a sense of pressure they’re not sure how to handle. As an anxiety therapist, we’ve seen how the push to attend family events, keep…
Fall is a time when life can change pace quickly for teens. The school year is fully underway, calendars fill up fast, and the days feel shorter. With all these shifts, many adolescents begin to show new signs of stress, or some patterns that have…
Grief doesn’t come with a roadmap. It can show up unexpectedly and linger far longer and in ways you do not expect. Sometimes it’s the loss of a loved one. Other times, it’s a change in identity, a relationship ending, or the quiet sadness that…
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of emotions. Maybe you’re feeling nervous or unsure about how it’s all going to go. Maybe you’re excited and ready to get support but still have questions about what actually happens. That’s completely okay. It’s a big step,…
