Teen Mental Health Blog

by licensed psychotherapist Mallory Grimste, LCSW

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Therapy NOT Helping!? How to tell your therapist

You don't have to be afraid to tell your therapist if therapy isn't helping. This video post will review some common reasons therapy may not be helping and how to use DBT's FAST skills to tell your therapist so you can get help. Video post from Mallory Grimste, LCSW (counseling for people physically located in CT + NY).

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Starting Therapy? Here's What Teens Can Expect

If you're new to counseling, it's normal to feel a variety of emotions when you're starting therapy. This video will help teens know what to expect when it comes to starting therapy. We'll go over how to prepare before your first therapy appointment, what happens at that first therapy session (called a Client Assessment), the importance of your treatment plan, and what the deal is when it comes to parental involvement. Teen Therapist Mallory Grimste, LCSW (counseling for people physically located in CT + NY) walks through what to expect when you start therapy as a teenager.

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