Gender identity exploration is a normal part of human growth and development. This exploration may include questioning societal expectations and norms surrounding gender, exploring different expressions of gender, and seeking support and understanding from others. 

Relationships can be challenging.  Often we do not fully communicate which causes hurt feelings due to misunderstandings.  Unfulfilled relationships can cause additional problems as one seeks validation.  Having a counselor help find the miscommunications, promote a more fulfilling relationship can be a great support.

Life transitions and adjustments refer to significant changes that individuals experience throughout their lives. At times, processing and adapting to these changes is very difficult. Examples of transitions:  going to a new school, losing a loved one, starting a new job, moving to a new city, getting married, becoming a parent, or going through a divorce.  Often, one adjusts without assistance.  Some however, need help navigating the social, and emotional, aspects of transitions by learning new ways to cope.

Body image issues involve negative perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about one's own body or physical appearance. A poor body image can cause physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual issues.  They can lead to a range problems. For example:  body dissatisfaction, low self-confidence, social withdrawal, disordered eating, or excessive exercise. Learning to accept one's own body can be a challenge. Practicing self-care, self-compassion, identifying negative cognitions about self can improve emotional regulation and poor thinking patterns.

Parenting child and adolescent behaviors involves understanding human growth and development and addressing the behaviors and needs of children and adolescents. Learning parenting strategies and approaches to help physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual development may improve the relationship between parent and child. Setting boundaries and expectations with consequences provides a consistent plan for the child.  The plan grows as the child grows leading to eventual independence and solid problem-solving skills. At each stage of life, parents are helping to mold their child into a positive, productive, and compassionate adult.

Conduct disorders are a group of behavioral and emotional disorders that typically begin in childhood or adolescence, and become more troublesome in adulthood.  Violating the rights of others, lacking compassion for others and other negative behaviors such as: rule breaking, aggression, lying, and defiance may manifest in childhood. These expressions may cause social issues and educational issues.