by beachcitiespsy | Jul 6, 2024 | Teenagers
Being a teenager is challenging. It’s a time of incredible growth, exploration, and change – physically and emotionally. It’s also a time when mental health challenges can become more prominent. Teens today face a unique set of pressures. Social media,...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 15, 2024 | Grief and Loss
Why can’t I just get over it? There is a myth that grief is short-lived and that when something bad happens we should be able to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and move on. Some people are better at carrying the illusion of being able to do this than others and...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 15, 2024 | Relationships
How do you know if it’s time for couples therapy? All relationships are different. Sometimes, couples seek therapy when the fighting is bad. That’s a good reason. Sometimes, couples seek therapy when they have stopped fighting because they don’t even talk anymore. ...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 15, 2024 | Teenagers
Parenting a teenager is not easy. You have to lessen the reign and prepare them to leave the nest, but at the same time their behavior is erratic and they won’t listen to you. They may be impulsive, moody and they may experiment with behaviors that are alarming. The...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 15, 2024 | Parenting
Am I a bad mom? Am I a bad dad? These questions haunt good parents everywhere which is why I go out of my way to tell every parent making the effort to come into my office and address their struggles this: You are a good mom (or dad). As a way of introducing myself...
