Teen Mental Health Blog

by licensed psychotherapist Mallory Grimste, LCSW

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Here's How To Stop Letting Perfectionism Hold You Back

Here's How To Stop Letting Perfectionism Hold You Back Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Woodbridge, CT). Are you a PERFECTIONIST? 🙋‍♀️In this video, I'm sharing 3 ways to stop letting perfectionism hold you back!

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5 secrets to creating meaningful relationships even if you have anxiety

The 5 secrets to creating meaningful relationships even if you have anxiety Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Branford, CT). Can you create meaningful relationships when you have anxiety? You sure can! This Teen Therapist is spilling the tea on these 5 secrets today.

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Can you create meaningful relationships when you are depressed?

Can you create meaningful relationships when you are depressed? Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Woodbridge, CT). If you struggle with depression, you may ask yourself from time to time, is it possible for you to create meaningful relationships? And I would say, absolutely!! I'm gonna share how in this video post. Remembering these 7 strategies will help you create meaningful relationships with others, even when you are depressed.

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Does a Teen Therapist Think Social Media is bad for your mental health?

Does a Teen Therapist Think Social Media is bad for your mental health? Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Branford, CT). Teenagers and social media go hand in hand. But is social media bad for your mental health? This teen therapist is going to take a deep dive to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of social media.

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How To Protect Yourself on Social Media

How To Protect Yourself on Social Media Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Woodbridge, CT). Do you know how to stay safe on Social Media? How do you know who you can trust? How can you protect yourself on social media? You should watch this video if you want to know the 4 areas you need to pay attention to protect yourself on social media.

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Lies You Hear About Group Therapy

Lies You Hear About Group Therapy Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Branford, CT). There is a lot of fear and confusion around group therapy and therapy in general. There's a huge stigma still around mental health, and while it is getting better, we're still struggling with some of these myths and misconceptions that keep floating around out there… I hear a ton of lies about group therapy, and I'm here to set the record straight. These are the Top 5 Lies about Group Therapy:

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How to STOP Self Harming - 6 Ways You Can Stay Emotionally STRONG

How to STOP Self Harming - 6 Ways You Can Stay Emotionally STRONG Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Branford, CT). Struggling with self-harm urges can be tough to combat. These 6 ways can help you stay emotionally STRONG

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Do YOU need to go to group therapy weekly?

Do YOU Need To Go To Therapy Weekly? Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Woodbridge, CT) - You’re busy- so is it really necessary for you to go to group therapy every week? Here are some things to consider before you decide…

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How to Repair Toxic Friendships When You're A Teenager

How to Repair Toxic Friendships When You’re a Teenager Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Branford, CT) - Being in a toxic friendship doesn’t always mean you have to break-up. This video is all about how to repair a toxic friendship when you're a teenager.

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5 Ways You Can Help Teens in Toxic Friendships

5 Ways You Can Help Teens in Toxic Friendships Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW - Teen Therapist (office located in Branford, CT) - If you care about a teen who is in a toxic friendship, you should watch this video, where I'm sharing 5 ways you can help teens dealing with toxic friendships…. It's probably safe to assume that you do not like being told you're wrong. And I'm pretty sure that you DEFINITELY do not like being told what to do. So what makes you think teens enjoy it when you talk to them like this?

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