This article was originally published on garnetnews.com: Four years ago this month, my 21-year-old brother died by suicide. My family...

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You may have seen in recent new a famous band singer with 6 children hung himself. Today, the headlines are saying the search of ways to...

The summer always flies by! As we begin to think about going back to school again, here are some great tips to help prepare your child...

Starting therapy can be intimidating for an adult and even more so for a child. I often get the question: What should I tell my child?...

Happy Memorial Day! I am going to work today in honor of all our fallen heros and most intentionally for those who committed suicide upon...

School's almost out and summer is arriving! This means your favorite school counselors by day, Krissy, Ava and Esther in our Eastlake...

Teen Groups launching in Del Mar Office. Tuesdays at 5pm beginning June 13th we will offer a Girl's Teen Support Group focused on...

13 Reasons Why is a fictional TV series currently available on Netflix which is meant to be a fictional show and cautionary tale about a...

My first ebook to help parents answer the question "Why am I going to counseling?" for ages 3-11 is live today! I am very excited and I...

Recently, I presented to a group on Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention. Here is a link to this presentation. Here are some warning...

A topic we discuss frequently at Grow Through Life Counseling with concerned parents is teen sexuality. With the changes in technology...

Happy New Year!...We are back to school and back to the routine here in Chula Vista this week. We are currently contacting patients who...

Gratitude is the highest mood state! For an instant pick me up, think of 3 things you are grateful for. Also, a great tradition to...

Many people know I a hail from the great midwest part of this country which is know for it's farming culture, but did you know my...

Adolescents is a time of trying on new identities and lately we have noticed an uptick in including gender in this identity search. Maybe...

Back to school has happened in the south bay of San Diego and we are seeing a trend I like to call the "Back to School Honeymoons" which...

I am thrilled to announce Ava will be joining our team this week at Grow Through Life Counseling! Ava brings with her many experiences...

This is really a dream movie for psychotherapist chalk full of actual neuroscience terms. It's kid and adult friendly. Some of the main...