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...

I talk with parents everyday who are doing amazing things for their children! Here are few great ideas I wanted to pass on: 1. Remember...

"When I went to college, there were no cell phones." (Silence) You could hear a pin drop as the teen sitting in front of me tries to...