Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
How do I get my teenager to see a therapist? Tips from a Teen Therapist
Your teen’s behavior has you worried. Or frustrated. Maybe she’s stressed out and frantically texting friends. Or his teenage angst is really disrupting your family life. You think you’ve found a great therapist. Here’s how to get them to go.
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?
Protecting Your Child's or Teen's Vision (and Mental Health) in Online School: Tips from a Vision Therapist
Your child or teen is looking at a screen all day. You know it isn't good. But now there’s no choice! You CAN protect your child's vision. And know when your teen needs a therapist. Learn this from our chat with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum of Appelbaum Vision in Bethesda, MD.
Black Families Matter
Visibility matters. We knew this, and yet we hadn’t made it clear on our website exactly where we stand. If it isn’t immediately clear to you as a Black family reading our website that you are fully respected here, then we haven’t done a good enough job…
Our Social Justice Commitment
It’s time to be more vocal about our values. So it’s clear that families of color can be fully seen and heard here. So LGBTQIA+ families know that “healthy families” means YOUR families. These are our promises to you.
Does My Child Need Therapy? / Does My Teen Need Therapy?
Childhood and adolescence are full of emotional ups and downs. How do you know whether your child is experiencing the usual growing pains or showing signs of anxiety or depression? Our child counselors and teen therapists weigh in.
Looking for a Child Psychologist in Maryland? Try a Family Therapist instead.
Many families don’t think to contact a Family Therapist to address the needs of their child. However, family is the context in which your child learns and grows. Much of his social and emotional development is happening in his relationship with you, making you the #1 most powerful tool for behavioral change.
Coping with the Federal Furlough
This has been a stressful month for many local families. In times of prolonged stress, successful coping includes strategies to manage both the logistical and the emotional components of the problem. Start with strategies that address the part of the problem (logistical/emotional) that feels most urgent to you, but don’t forget to circle back and handle the other half afterward. Here are our tips for making it through without a shutdown meltdown.
Dating After Divorce: Putting Your Kids First
Dating after divorce can be complicated, especially when children are involved. Parents can and should assuage their children’s fears by giving honest answers to the questions that arise, and taking the process one step at a time.
What’s the Purpose of Play Therapy?
This is a common question, along with “Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker: Who does what?”
Therapy That Fits Your Family
A good fit between client and therapist is essential for therapy to be effective. We personalize our services for each family that we serve, meeting you where you are and guiding you to where you want to be.
What your therapist sees in you
Being a therapist is a privilege. Every clinician I know feels this way. We’re honored, and frankly a little surprised that we get to do this work every day. That description sounds a little too pretty for a job that involves connecting with people’s pain, but at its core it is absolutely true. Here’s what your therapist sees when she/he looks at you…
Why is therapy “Better Together?”
Why did I name this practice “Better Together Family Therapy?” I’m glad you asked!