Jeniffer McMackin, LMFT

June is Men's Mental Health Month, but honestly, for a lot of us, talking about mental health doesn’t come easy. It can feel awkward or completely foreign. Growing up, so many of us were raised with the, “be tough, keep going, handle it yourself” mentality. Maybe you picked up the idea that showing feelings made you weak. Or that being a good husband, dad, son, or friend meant always putting everyone else before yourself. For a lot of us, we end up just saying, “I’ll deal with it later.” But...

Self-care is not selfish, it is so important for our daily living and emotional well-being. It can be so hard to do, let us help you look at how you can do this.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating — especially if you don’t know what to expect. Many teens worry the first session will be awkward, uncomfortable, or full of pressure to share everything right away. Parents often wonder what will happen, how involved they’ll be, and whether their teen will shut down. The truth is, the first therapy session for teens is usually much calmer — and more flexible — than people expect. The First Session Is About Getting to Know Each Other The first therapy...