I'm Here

Dr. James J. Crist is a psychologist and Clinical Director at the Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC) in Woodbridge, Virginia. At CFCC, he provides psychological testing and individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in children with ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. He is also a licensed substance abuse counselor who works with addictive disorders in teens and adults. Dr. Crist has authored and coauthored numerous books, including Keeping Your Cool When They Can't: Parenting Children Who Struggle with Anger; I'm Here: A Peer Counseling Guide for Teens; What's the Big Deal About Addictions?; What to Do When You're Cranky and Blue; What to Do When You're Scared and Worried; Siblings: You're Stuck with Each Other, So Stick Together; and The Survival Guide to Making and Being Friends.Jomike Tejido is an architect and award-winning illustrator and author who has made over 100 children's books in his hometown in Manila. Some of which are Tagu-taguan:A Counting Book in Filipino and the Foldabots Toy Books. His debut picture book as author-illustrator, There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Book, was published in 2019. Jomike also does whimsical fine art on canvas he describes as a dopamine-rich mid-century modern forms. He has had 20 solo exhibitions. Apart from art, Jomike enjoys soccer, eating seafood, cooking, and traveling to new places. He lives in Manila with his wife and two daughters.

"Professional therapist Crist brings together his knowledge, experience, and skills to this teen-focused and friendly text that not only educates and informs readers about peer counseling strategies but also shows that they are not alone in their feelings."