Depression in Tween and Teen Girls: What You Need to Know
Today, I want to talk about the reality of the depression that girls are feeling at a younger and younger age. I want to give parents the tools they need to recognize when their daughter is feeling depressed.
All Things Pink and Barbie Movie Discussion Questions
June 23 is National Pink Day, a day to celebrate all things pink. This year, the day also coincides with the release of the new Barbie movie on July 21st, directed by Greta Gerwig, [ continue reading ]
Discussion questions for Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret
We are soo excited to have a guest blogger today, one of our favorite young adults is helping us review this super cool movie. In an ever-changing world full of new technological and social challenges, [ continue reading ]
Self-Care for REALS
We’ve seen the stats about the effect of the pandemic on women and girls, in particular women and girls of color. It did a number on our mental and physical wellbeing. I’ve recently been [ continue reading ]
Let’s focus on Mental Health this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is a day to recognize the progress that has been made in the [ continue reading ]
Celebrating Galentine’s Day
Galentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year because I have amazing gal pals… but that hasn’t always been the case. You and I both know that female friendships don’t always come easy.
Hello 2023, Adios 2022
Create the highest grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.” Oprah Winfrey As we start a new year let’s agree to ditch the impossible and often judgmental resolution-making and [ continue reading ]
Shocktober: Staying Sane during Spooky Season
Anyone who knows me will know that I LOVE scary movies. I couldn’t be more thrilled that the spooky season is upon us! However, in a recent discussion with my besties, who are also [ continue reading ]
Harry has been reading Brené Brown and it Shows.
Harry has been reading Brené Brown and it shows. My sister and I were among the many people who flocked to the recent magical Harry Styles concert here in Austin. It was probably our [ continue reading ]
Dear Brown Girl….We get it!
іHola! At Austin Therapy for Girls, we are fortunate to have three bilingual therapists. Our lead therapist, Alma Mena, LCSW-S, has a passion for working with Latina clients. Starting last week, September 15th, the [ continue reading ]
