The Bari Group, LLC

The Bari Group, LLC The Bari Group provides individual and family therapy, education consulting, and workshops.

04/23/2026

The teen years bring so many changes, it can feel overwhelming and stressful at times.

But you’re not alone through it all. Therapy is a supportive space for teens to navigate these ups and downs.

I am here for you and your teen throughout these formative years. Let’s chat about how I can help.

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04/20/2026

Here’s the reality: when a child is struggling, it’s rarely happening in isolation.

Kids exist within a family system, and that system shapes how they feel, cope and grow. Sometimes a child’s anxiety is connected to a parent’s anxiety.

Sometimes it’s unprocessed grief, marital stress or communication patterns that aren’t working anymore. None of this is about blame. Parents are doing their best with the tools they have.

But what I’ve seen again and again is this: when the whole family gets support, kids don’t just feel better temporarily.

They build lasting change because the environment around them shifts too. Family therapy isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about making what you’re already carrying feel more manageable and more supported.

And yes, I still stretch before these conversations. Because they matter. Because they’re hard. And because they’re often the turning point.

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04/15/2026

We talk a lot about communication barriers with kids and teens, but let’s be real: sometimes those walls show up in the therapy room too.

When every answer is ‘I don’t know,’ we’re not giving up we’re just getting creative about finding the door. (And yes, some days it feels exactly like this.)

If your teen is in the ‘I don’t know’ phase, that’s developmentally normal.

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04/13/2026

If you’re noticing shifts in how your teen eats or talks about their body, you’re not imagining it. Middle and high school brings real changes in body awareness and food relationships.

Here’s what helps:
1. Name what you’re seeing without judgment: “I’ve noticed you’re choosing different foods lately. Have you noticed that too?”
2. Stay neutral. We’re curious, not concerned.
3. No shaming, no fixing, just listening.

Sometimes just being asked is what they need to process what’s happening in their own head. You’re not prying. You’re parenting.

If this feels overwhelming or you’re not sure what you’re seeing, that’s what I’m here for. Link in bio 💙

04/10/2026

“Rest tomorrow” feels impossible when your brain is wired to prove your worth through productivity.

High-functioning anxiety isn’t about being dramatic, it’s your nervous system stuck in overdrive, constantly scanning for the next thing to achieve to feel safe. You’re not broken. Your brain just needs help learning that rest isn’t a threat.

If this sounds like you (or your teen), let’s talk. Link in bio 💙

03/27/2026

If you’re making 3 different meals every night because you have a picky eater, you’re not failing. You’re exhausted.

Why this works for picky eaters:
1. It removes the anxiety of “you have to eat this”
2. It gives them control over what goes on their plate
3. It makes food exploration feel like play, not pressure

You might not love their combinations, but they’re eating. And they’re trying new things. That’s the win.

Try it at home and let me know how it goes.

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02/12/2026

You’re not imagining it, if you and your teen are doing the same dance over and over, it’s exhausting. The Year of the Horse starts February 17th, and here’s why I’m bringing this into every therapy session:

It’s about shedding what doesn’t serve you anymore and moving toward alignment, freedom, and clarity. Sound familiar? That’s literally what therapy is for.

Here’s what to do in the next 5 days:

1. Name the pattern you’re ready to drop, maybe it’s the same argument about screen time, or the shutdown when you ask how their day was
2. Decide on ONE small shift in your response, what would it look like to try something different this time?
3. Give yourself permission to move forward, you don’t need to have it all figured out, just be willing to try

The universe is giving us a collective moment to shed and move forward. You don’t have to do this alone.

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Boundaries aren’t about changing people.They’re about changing your response when your needs aren’t respected.If someone...
02/12/2026

Boundaries aren’t about changing people.
They’re about changing your response when your needs aren’t respected.

If someone crosses it, the boundary isn’t what you say
it’s what you do.

✨ Protect your peace without explaining yourself.

Need support setting boundaries? We are here for you!

01/21/2026

When your teen is struggling and therapy feels like a battle, it’s exhausting. You see they need support, but they’re pushing back hard.

Here’s what I want you to know: resistance isn’t rejection of help. It’s often fear, discomfort with vulnerability, or not feeling ready to open up yet. And that’s actually information we can work with.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is pause the pushing and start the conversation differently. Ask what feels hard about it. Validate that therapy can feel uncomfortable at first. Let them know you’re not forcing change, you’re offering support when they’re ready.

And if you’re feeling stuck in this cycle? You don’t have to navigate it alone. We work with families to understand what’s underneath the resistance and find approaches that actually connect.

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01/15/2026

If your teen seems overwhelmed, you’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone in wondering how to help.

Here are 3 ways to support them right now:

1. Validate without fixing
Say: “This sounds really hard” instead of jumping straight to solutions. Sometimes they just need to know their feelings make sense.

2. Break it down together
Help them identify one small, manageable step. Not the whole project, just the next thing. That’s often enough to get unstuck.

3. Check in on basics
Sleep, food, and downtime aren’t luxuries they’re necessities. When everything feels like too much, these are the first things to slip.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to show up.

And if it feels like more support would help? That’s what we’re here for 💙

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01/15/2026

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not imagining it. And you’re definitely not the only one going through this.

Here are 3 ways to support yourself right now:

1. Let yourself feel it without fixing it

You don’t have to have a solution for everything. Sometimes just acknowledging “this is really hard” is enough. Your feelings make sense.

2. Break it down into one small step

Not the whole project, not the entire to-do list. Just the next thing. That’s often enough to get unstuck and start moving forward.

3. Check in on the basics

Sleep, food, and downtime aren’t luxuries, they’re necessities. When everything feels like too much, these are the first things to slip. And they’re also what help you handle everything else.

You don’t have to figure this all out alone.

And if it feels like some extra support would help? That’s what we’re here for 💙

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01/04/2026

Tomorrow’s the first drop-off after break, and if you’re feeling anxious about it, you’re not alone.

Here’s what I want you to remember: even if your 4th grader suddenly looks like they’re back in kindergarten drop-off mode, that clinginess? It’s temporary. They will get back into the rhythm.

A few things that can help:
✨ Bring back their favorite breakfast or morning show
✨ Create a simple morning routine together, let them have input
✨ Give yourself grace if it doesn’t go perfectly

However tomorrow looks, you did it. You showed up. That’s what matters.

Welcome back, and good luck 💙

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