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2131 Capitol Ave. Ste 206
Sacramento, CA 95816
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Thrive Therapy & Counseling provides high quality therapy to Highly Sensitive People and to kids, teens or adults struggling with anxiety, depression or self-esteem.

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This blog is written by therapists in midtown Sacramento and focuses on the concerns and struggles of highly sensitive people (HSPs), LGBTQIA+ folks, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety or just trying to figure out what they want for themselves.  There's help and hope through counseling and therapy!

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How to Help Tweens or Teens Navigate Toxic Friendships (Collaboration with Care.com)

Ivy Griffin

Parenting tweens and teens can feel like walking a tightrope at times — juggling being protective without being overbearing. You need to give them space to make their own choices (and sometimes mistakes) as they grow more independent, but this can be a particularly difficult situation to navigate when your child is tangled in what appears to be a toxic friendship.

Click here to check out this Care.com article our Director, Ivy Griffin, was interviewed for filled with tips and support for how to navigate this tough situation! 🌿