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Trauma Processing Intensives & Self-Esteem Intensives available November 2025 
Thinking about therapy but don’t want to wait months to feel relief, a Therapy Intensive might be the right fit.


Supporting a Teen With Anxiety Without Over-Rescuing
It’s hard to see your teen struggle with anxiety and uncertianty. You want to help, but stepping in too much can keep them stuck. This post shares how to support your teen with calm confidence.
Kristin Kurian
7 days ago3 min read


Procrastination Isn’t Laziness - Understanding What’s Really Going On And How Therapy Can Help
If you’ve ever called yourself lazy because you can’t seem to start something, take a breath - you’re not lazy. You’re likely overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a nervous system pattern that’s trying to protect you. This blog explores how therapy for procrastination helps teens and young adults understand what’s really going on beneath avoidance, reduce shame, and find new ways to move forward with compassion.
kjierstien
Oct 133 min read


Why Therapy Intensives Are Great for Teens
If you or your teen ever feel like weekly 50-minute therapy sessions aren’t enough, you’re not alone. Many teens need more time to feel comfortable, share openly, and practice coping skills. Therapy intensives give teens the longer sessions they need to build trust, process emotions, and walk away with tools they can use in everyday life.
Kristin Kurian
Sep 163 min read


How to Manage End-of-Summer Stress
The shift from long summer days to fall routines can feel overwhelming. If you’re feeling anxious or unsettled, you’re not alone. Learn why end-of-summer stress happens, discover practical coping strategies, and explore how therapy can help you manage seasonal transitions with more ease.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 172 min read


The Benefits of Therapy Intensives: How They Can Save You Time and Money
If you’ve been wondering whether there’s a faster, more cost-effective way to feel better, therapy intensives may be what you need. These focused sessions help you save time, reduce costs, and move through big feelings with lasting change.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 162 min read


Preparing for Back-to-School: Mental Health Tips for Families
By a Teen Therapist Supporting Anxious Teens and Their Parents As summer winds down, the start of a new school year brings a wave of...
Kristin Kurian
Aug 44 min read


Feeling Anxious About Starting University? How Therapy Can Help with the Transition
Starting university can feel overwhelming. Learn how therapy for university transition, using DBT and IFS, can help teens and young adults feel more confident, grounded, and prepared for what’s ahead.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 14 min read


Why Integrating DBT and IFS Is the Fastest Path to Trauma Healing (And Why Intensives Work Even Better)
Healing from trauma doesn’t have to take years. This post explores how integrating DBT and IFS can accelerate trauma recovery, especially through therapy intensives designed for teens and young adults seeking faster, lasting relief.
Kristin Kurian
Jul 94 min read


When You Feel Stuck Between Who You’ve Been and Who You’re Becoming
Young Adult Standing at Edge of Cliff You’ve outgrown an old version of yourself, but the new version isn’t quite clear yet. Maybe you’ve...
kjierstien
Jul 62 min read


Parenting Adolescents with IFS: Navigating Complexity and Connection
Parenting teens can bring out a rollercoaster of emotions — love, frustration, worry, and everything in between. In this blog, I explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a fresh, compassionate way to understand both your teen’s inner world and your own. With practical strategies and personal reflections, you'll learn how curiosity (not conflict) can strengthen your connection during these important years.
Kristin Kurian
Apr 254 min read
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