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Considering an LGBTQ poly friendly therapist? Well, if you are thinking about your sexual orientation, that is a good idea. Or, if you are non binary and want a non binary affirming therapist, our team can help! Likewise, working with a LGBTQ poly friendly therapist can help you reach your gender identity goals. At Wisdom Within Counseling, a practice for
What Is Non-Binary, Exactly? The full info and details on LGBTQIA non binary transgender therapy in Niantic, Connecticut Did you know, people who identify as non-binary are saying that they are not classified as one or the other. First, adolescents and LGBT youth and teenagers often describe themselves as not just male or female. And, this word is non-binary. Really,
What is LGBTQIA anyway? First, LGBTQIA+ is an acronym for describing and supporting all people. Generally, Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, CT supports and welcomes all people. Also, working with an LGBT therapist in East Lyme, Connecticut can help your child gain confidence and believe in themselves. Bullying, school pressure, hazing, fear of not belonging, all play into the shame
A Recent Break Up Keeping You Stuck? First, when a relationship ends, no matter how long or short, it can be devastating. One moment, you and your partner were so in love. The next, you are separate, distant, and too different. Also, loss and depression becomes very real. At any point, if you feel suicidal, always call the suicide help
It is really hard to think about a young, beautiful, perfect child or adolescent having an eating disorder. Many people are also astonished to hear that males, in addition to females, can develop an eating disorder! Usually, an eating disorder is a trauma-related condition that can be diagnosed as young as age seven in children. The team at Wisdom Within
Why Would I Use A Distress Tolerance Skill? Many people have tons of emotions all at once, like an overwhelming flood, and can feel confused and helpless. And, like they are suffering without control. In many cases, people deeply benefit form learning Dialectical Behavioral Skills (DBT) to learn to tolerate distress, without reacting. At Wisdom Within Counseling, an integrative practice
When your adolescent, teenager, or young adult interacts peers, there is a natural learning curve, experimentation with curiosities, and budding relationships as well as break ups. Typically, adolescents and teenagers grapple with a variety issues including anger, frustration, self-harm/cutting, anxiety with school, eating disorders, violence, social media, bullying, general behavior problems, school refusal, family avoidance, and even drug and alcohol
Considering seeing a creative adolescent therapist in Niantic, Connecticut? First, it is no easy task to raise a teenager. But, teenagers are still childlike in some ways. For one, teenagers won’t talk directly like adults can. So, as an adolescent therapist in Niantic, Connecticut, I offer ways beyond just talking to promote communication. Plus, teenagers enjoy walking outside by the
Parenting through adolescent self-harm is exhausting. Often, parents feel guilt or blame themselves when their adolescent self-harms. Instead, you’ll learn more about how the team at Wisdom Within Counseling helps adolescent self-harm stop. Also, in this article, written by Katie Ziskind, licensed marriage and family therapist, you’ll learn about DBT skills. Adolescent self-harm can be treated with DBT skills, creative