Teen Mental Health Blog
by licensed psychotherapist Mallory Grimste, LCSW
How to Ask Your Parents for Therapy: Your DEAR MAN Script
Want to ask your parents for therapy but have no idea what to say? Here's my step-by-step DEAR MAN guide, plus a sample script you can make your own. 💛
Scared to Talk? How to Tell Your Parents You Need Therapy
Scared to tell your parents you need therapy? I'm answering your biggest fears, from “what if they laugh” to “what if they don't believe me,” plus how to actually start the talk. 💛
How Two Private Practice Therapists Started Leaving Insurance Panels in One Week (Without Waiting Until They Felt Ready)
What actually happens when therapists stop waiting and start their exit plan from insurance panels? Two therapists recently took action — here's what they did in one week and what shifted for them.
Coping with Summertime Depression: 5 Strategies That Actually Help
Summertime depression is real — even when the sun is out. As a teen therapist I’m sharing 5 strategies that actually help when summer feels heavier than it should.
How Two Private Practice Therapists Got More Referrals in One Week (Without Insurance or Expensive Marketing)
What actually happens when therapists stop waiting and start building their referral plan? Two therapists recently took action — here's what they did in one week and what shifted for them.
Coping With Body Image Struggles? 5 Therapist-Approved Strategies That Actually Help
Body image struggles are hard enough without being told to "just love yourself." Here are 5 strategies that actually help.
What to Do When Your Teen Won't Listen (A Counterintuitive Trick That Actually Works)
You've tried everything. They've shot down every suggestion. Here's why going with the resistance is the move — and exactly how to do it.
How to Find a Teen Anxiety Therapist in Connecticut (Who's Actually Worth Trusting With Your Kid)
You want your kid to be okay — really okay. Here's how to find a teen anxiety therapist in Connecticut who can actually make that happen. Here’s exactly where to look and what to ask for.
Self Love Affirmations for Teens (EFT Tapping Guide)
Tapping into Self Love when you're a teenager can feel like a big challenge. Self-esteem peaks around age 9 and then dramatically dips. Developing healthy self-love practices can help improve your self-esteem and confidence so you can feel happy. Mallory Grimste, LCSW guides how to use Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), sometimes called "tapping," along with validating positive affirmations.
How Insurance Can Help Cover the Cost of Therapy for Teens
Wondering if insurance can help cover the cost of therapy for teens? This post breaks down in-network, out-of-network, and what questions to ask so you can understand your options without feeling overwhelmed.