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Lighthouse Counseling Services

We specialize in helping you through your struggles in a variety of ways. Your individual treatment plan is catered to your individual needs!

Our therapist act as beacons of light as you navigate the storms of life.

08/27/2025

When social pressure starts affecting your teen’s mood, self-esteem, or behavior, therapy can offer the support they need to feel more grounded, confident, and connected.

Here’s how therapy helps:

🧠 Teaches coping skills for anxiety and social pressure
🗣️ Offers a safe space to process peer challenges
💪 Builds emotional resilience and self-worth
🧭 Helps teens identify values and set healthy boundaries
❤️ Supports healthy communication in friendships and family

📣 At Lighthouse Counseling Services, we have two therapists currently accepting teen clients:

✨ Sia Suliafu, CSW – Brings warmth, understanding, and a culturally sensitive approach to support teens navigating identity, stress, and relationships.
✨ Charlotte Marshall, LCSW – Specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and helps teens explore their emotions and inner strengths with compassion and insight.

Both Sia and Charlotte are passionate about helping teens feel seen, heard, and empowered—and they have openings available now.

📲 Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more. We’re here to support you and your teen every step of the way.

08/26/2025

Teens today face a lot of social pressure—both online and offline. While you can’t shield them from it all, your support can make a huge difference.

Here’s how you can help:

👂 Listen without judgment – Let them talk without jumping in to fix or criticize
💬 Validate their feelings – Even if it seems small to you, it’s big to them
🏡 Create a safe, open space – Encourage honest conversations without fear of punishment
📱 Help them navigate social media – Set healthy boundaries together, not just rules
🧘 Model healthy relationships – Show them what respect, boundaries, and self-worth look like
🧠 Know when to get help – Therapy can provide tools and support they may not feel comfortable asking for

💡 Your calm presence and support can be the anchor they need in a stressful social world.

📲 Follow us this week for more tips on supporting teen mental health and navigating peer stress.

08/25/2025

While peer stress is common, teens can learn healthy ways to manage it and protect their mental health. Here are some tools they can try:

🧠 Build self-awareness – Notice when you're feeling pressured or overwhelmed

🗣️ Practice assertiveness – It’s okay to say no and set boundaries

💬 Talk to someone you trust – A parent, mentor, or therapist can help you process what you're feeling

📵 Take social media breaks – Limit time online to avoid comparison and drama

💡 Focus on your values – Surround yourself with people who respect who you are

🎯 Engage in activities you enjoy – Sports, art, music, or hobbies can relieve stress and boost confidence

🌟 Remember: You don’t have to go through it alone. Support is available—and you are worth it.

📲 Follow us for more tips this week on how to support teens navigating peer stress.

08/24/2025

Peer stress isn’t just “part of growing up”—it can deeply affect your teen’s emotional well-being.

Here’s how it may show up:

😟 Anxiety – Constant worry about fitting in or being accepted
😞 Depression – Feeling hopeless, sad, or withdrawn due to social rejection or comparison
📉 Low Self-Esteem – Feeling “not good enough” based on peer feedback or online validation
🚩 Risky Behavior – Giving in to peer pressure to avoid being left out
😶 Isolation – Pulling away from friends, family, or once-loved activities
💔 Emotional Dysregulation – Struggling to manage big emotions in a socially overwhelming world

📣 The emotional toll is real—and it’s okay to seek support.

👉 Follow us this week as we continue sharing how to recognize, talk about, and help teens navigate peer stress.

08/23/2025

🚩 Signs Your Teen May Be Experiencing Peer Stress

Peer stress can show up in ways that are easy to miss. If your teen is under pressure from friendships, social media, or school dynamics, you might notice:

💬 Withdrawing from friends or usual activities
😠 Increased irritability or mood swings
📱 Constant phone use or anxiety related to social media
😴 Changes in sleep or appetite
📉 Drop in grades or motivation
😟 Avoiding school or social events
😔 Expressing worry about fitting in or being left out

👀 These signs might be brushed off as "normal teen behavior," but they could also be clues that your teen is overwhelmed by social pressure.

🧠 Understanding the signs is the first step to offering support.
Follow us this week as we share tips on how to help your teen manage peer stress and build healthy social connections.

08/22/2025

Two years ago, we opened our doors in Midvale with a mission to support, uplift, and walk alongside individuals and families on their mental health journeys.

💛 Since then, we've…
✔ Welcomed countless clients with compassion
✔ Grown an incredible team of dedicated therapists

To everyone who has trusted us, referred others, or simply cheered us on—thank you. We’re honored to be part of your story.

Here’s to many more years of connection, growth, and healing in the Midvale community! 🌟

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08/21/2025

💥 What Causes Teen Peer Stress?

The teen years come with a lot of social pressure—and it's not just about fitting in.

Here are some common causes of peer stress in teens:

📱 Social Media – Pressure to look perfect, get likes, or be included in group chats
😰 Fear of Rejection – Worrying about being left out or not being liked
🎭 Social Comparison – Comparing themselves to others in terms of looks, grades, popularity
🤯 Peer Pressure – Feeling pushed to fit in or go along with things they’re not comfortable with
💔 Friendship Drama – Conflicts, shifting friend groups, or toxic relationships
💕 Romantic Stress – Navigating breakups, crushes, or relationship expectations

Peer stress isn’t always obvious—but it can weigh heavily on your teen’s mental health.

📲 Follow us this week for more insight on teen stress and what you can do to help.

08/20/2025

📣 What Is Peer Stress?
Peer stress is the emotional pressure that teens feel from friendships, social expectations, group dynamics, bullying, social media, or dating. It can impact their mood, confidence, and mental health in big ways.

👀 Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing info on what signs to look for, how to support your teen, and when to reach out for help.

👉 Follow along to learn how you can better understand and support your teen through peer stress.

08/17/2025

When stress shows up, simple tools can make a big difference. Here’s one that therapist Sia Suliafu recommends: hand breathing.

What is hand breathing?
Open one hand like a star 🌟.
With the pointer finger of your other hand, slowly trace up and down each finger.
👉 Breathe in as you trace up a finger.
👉 Breathe out as you trace down the other side.
By the time you finish all five fingers, you’ve taken five mindful breaths—calming your body and refocusing your mind.

It’s simple, grounding, and a great tool for both kids and adults.

08/16/2025

Even small shifts in how we respond to stress can make a big impact. Here’s a coping tool that therapist Laura da Silva finds helpful

08/15/2025

Happy National Relaxation Day! 🧘‍♀️🌿
Take a deep breath, slow down, and treat yourself to a moment of peace. 💆‍♂️💛

To help you unwind, we’re highlighting 3 must-listen episodes of The Therapy Table—all about relaxation, self-care, and finding balance in your daily life:

🎧 Relax and Realign – Simple shifts that bring your mind and body back into sync
🎧 Where Self-Care Meets Mental Health
🎧 Balance in Life – Let go of the pressure to do it all and start living with intention

Listen now on Spotify and YouTube—and give yourself the care you deserve today. 💛
YouTube:
Spotify: The Therapy Table by Lighthouse Counseling Services

If you participate in any of these giveaways, you’ll have another chance to win! Each guest has generously offered their giveaways once again!

Thank you Angie Martinez and Ahhhsome Relaxation!!!

08/14/2025

Managing emotions takes practice—and the right tools. Here’s a coping strategy that therapist Mica Larsen finds especially helpful.

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Riverton, UT
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