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by licensed psychotherapist Mallory Grimste, LCSW

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How To Tell Your Parents You Are Depressed (+ Get Help!)

How To Tell Your Parents You Are Depressed (+ Get Help!) video post from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Branford, CT). This video post will walk you through how to talk to your parents about the fact that you may have depression and that you wanna get help.

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4 DBT Coping Skills for Crisis Survival

4 DBT Coping Skills for Crisis Survival video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Branford, CT). These coping strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are great to help with: anxiety, panic attacks, and general feelings of overwhelm or stress!!

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You CAN stop procrastinating and get your homework done fast!

How you can STOP procrastinating and get your homework done fast! video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Branford, CT). This video will tell you why procrastination works (AKA why you keep procrastinating) and some of the risks that come along with procrastination habits. In this video, I share 4 strategies to break the cycle of procrastination as well as 3 more ways to get your homework done fast!

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3 Simple Ways to Find Your Inner Voice (Even If You Feel Depressed)

3 Simple Ways to Find Your Inner Voice (Even If You Feel Depressed) Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Woodbridge, CT). Are you struggling to find your inner voice? When you feel depressed, it can be really difficult to know if what you're thinking and feeling is what you really want or if it's your Depression talking to you.

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3 Ways Group Therapy is the Answer to Overcoming YOUR Fear & Self-Doubt

3 Ways Group Therapy is the Answer to Overcoming YOUR Fear & Self-Doubt Video from Mallory Grimste, LCSW | Teen Therapist (counseling office located in Woodbridge, CT). The teenage years can be really scary and confusing. It can make you aware of all sorts of things to feel self-conscious about and it can be difficult to know if you're making the right decision or figuring out what's true or not. If you struggle with fear and self-doubt, group therapy may be the solution for you!

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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 Branford, 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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