Teen Mental Health Blog
by licensed psychotherapist Mallory Grimste, LCSW
Setting Goals and Developing Treatment Plans in Therapy
Setting goals and creating treatment plans in therapy doesn't have to be difficult. Start here.
Why Your Therapist Gets Happy When You Get Angry
Mallory Grimste, LCSW wrote a blog for PsychReg about why she absolutely loves it when her clients get angry.. #crazytherapists #tellmewhyyouremad
Using the Positivity Sandwich to Share Difficult Information
Do people think you're too harsh when you share your opinion? Or do you worry about having someone get mad at you for giving feedback? Read this blog for a great approach to help you share uncomfortable or difficult information.
How To Get Your Teen Into Counseling
Struggling with connecting your teen to counseling? Check out this awesome article by Marriage & Family Therapist Uriah Guilford.
How to Tell Your Parents You Want to See a Therapist
Talking to your parents about wanting to go to counseling doesn't have to be scary. Read some tips on how to tell them you want to see a therapist.
Emotion Overwhelm: How DBT's Crisis Survival Skills Can Help
GoodTherapy.org's Topic Expert, Mallory Grimste, LCSW provides an overview of DBT's Crisis Survival Skills in this article.
How to Deep Breathe
Therapists love deep breathing! But how do you do it? Mallory Grimste, LCSW from Branford, CT explains in this video.
3 Ways to Feel Calmer Anywhere
Do you get stressed out or anxious often? Do you have trouble using the strategies that do work at home, school or work? I have 3 ways you can feel calmer anywhere. Keep reading for more info.
4 Tips to Get Stuff Done When You Have Anxiety
Does anxiety get in the way of getting stuff done? This blog outlines 4 tips (plus one Bonus tip) on how to get things done when you have anxiety.
"Me" Time and Happiness
Why "Me" Time Matters for Happiness- an infographic from Happify.com