Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
Burnout and Pandemic Fatigue: How to Work Through the Stress
Things seem better, but we’re still feeling stressed. We’ve been doing everything to keep up this past year and it’s burned us out. Read on to learn how to work through the stress from a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland.
Managing Anxiety in the Transition Back to School
The good news is that we have done this before. No, not exactly this. But the same process. In fact, we have adjusted to the unexpected over and over again this year. Our Child and Family Therapists help you get back in touch with your own competence for this next transition. And help your kids find theirs too.
Things Seem Better... So Why Am I Feeling So Stressed?
Spring has sprung. The vaccine is here. So why are we feeling more stress rather than less? A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist explains why, and helps us see the big picture in this last wave of COVID stress.
Meditate to Alleviate COVID-19 Anxiety
Fighting with your family? Counseling or therapy isn’t the only answer. Create a family stress management routine to get on the path to better mental health.
Breathe Out Tension, Breathe in Peace
We’re carrying so much more tension than we realize. In this timely post, our Maryland licensed psychotherapists guide you through noticing it and letting it go.
Balancing Joy & Pain, Hope & Despair, Insights from a Child & Family Therapist
We are amidst so many transitions in our world, in our country, in our families and in ourselves. What will it take to make space for all of the joy and all of the pain?
The Importance of Flexible Thinking
Flexible thinking allows us to take charge of what we can control and accept what we can’t. To choose another option when our preference isn’t available. It’s an essential life skill.
Feeling the "Winter Blues?" Tips from a Teen and Family Therapist
Do you notice you or your child getting a bit down or irritable in the winter months? Here are some tips from a counselor in Montgomery County, MD to make sure you and your child’s mental health are taken care of during the colder/darker months.
Combating the Election Day Blues: Tips from a Psychotherapist
It’s Election Day in Maryland. Here in the suburbs of Washington, DC, the connection between our daily lives and politics is more apparent than in most places. Our anxiety about what’s to come can be greater, too. Here are our tips for assuaging your fears on Election Day, and while waiting for results.
Talking to your Kids About Election Results (before they happen)
We are all feeling anxious this week, but for parents there's an extra layer. How do we explain election results (and our emotions about them) to our kids? Can we soothe their anxiety while feeling anxious ourselves? YES. We’ll show you how.
How to Survive an Election Year with Your Family's Mental Health Intact
If political conflict is hurting your relationships, it’s time to talk. Here’s how to have the difficult conversations. Without going to marriage counseling or family therapy.
Everything is Terrible and It’s Just Getting Worse. Is it time for counseling?
We have all been feeling some of this lately. So how do you know when your stress is “normal?” And when you need help? And what is this awful feeling, anyway?
Tolerating Uncertainty (While You Wait): Tips from a Family Therapist
When will we go back to school? Can we travel next summer? What will the presidential election do for (or to) our country? Will COVID-19 ever end? A family therapist weighs in on what we should do when we just don't know.
Should I Help My Teen in Online School? Answers from our Teen Therapist in Montgomery County, MD
Your parental spidey sense is tingling… you just know she has her camera off. Or he is lounging in bed. Should you get involved? Is your teen typical for his age, or is something wrong? Why can’t they do this on their own?