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When to Call a Therapist: Signs for Parents

Author: Rachel Riley Fancher, PsyD Many parents wonder at one time or another if their child needs therapy. However, most parents are unsure about what is typical child or teen behavior and what is a sign of something more. Childhood and adolescents can be tough, with...

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