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Ask Shelby: Teens’ Rollercoaster of Emotions

By Shelby Riley

Here is June’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My teen daughter seems to be going through a tough time. I think she is dealing with friendship… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Embarrassed to Start Therapy

By Shelby Riley

Here is April’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley. Dear Shelby,I’d like to start therapy. I’ve been feeling sad and irritable lately, and I know it’s having… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Problem Drinking

By Shelby Riley

Here is April’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,When I met my husband he had been sober about a year. I was nervous when a few months ago he… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Overcoming Trauma

By Shelby Riley

Here is February’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,I was assaulted in college. At the time, my hair was shoulder length and dark brown with… Read More »

Ask Shelby: The Power of YES and NO

By Shelby Riley

Here is January’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,I like to have a focus for the new year. I’ve heard so much about saying YES to everything,… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays

By Shelby Riley

Here is December’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.I have been asked by many people lately about how to meet the needs of so many others during the… Read More »

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Ask Shelby: The Terrible Twos

By Shelby Riley

Here is October’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My daughter has hit the terrible twos. She fights me on everything. I feel like my entire… Read More »

Ask Shelby: Suicide Prevention

By Shelby Riley

Here is September’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley. Suicide Prevention Month is September 10 – October 4 this year. The following is a special column to… Read More »

Ask Shelby: College Grad Living Back at Home

By Shelby Riley

Here is August’s installment of “Ask Shelby” from Chester County’s own Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shelby Riley.Dear Shelby,My oldest child graduated from college this past June, and he moved back into our home soon… Read More »

SR&A Back-To-School Package

By Shelby Riley

SR&A Back-To-School PackageSeptember is coming soon! Your kids might need help with Dealing with bullies Making new friends Managing social anxiety Dealing with peer pressure Staying organized Creating a conflict-free homework… Read More »