Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
Flipping the Script on Teen Discipline: Tips from Teen Counselors
Your middle schooler didn’t go to his online class. Your high schooler was chatting online with friends after midnight. They knew the rules. Now what?
What To Do If A Loved One Is Depressed… Insight from a Child & Family Therapist
Unfortunately, depression affects many people across the lifespan. It can creep up and/or arrive in full force. It can feel subtle and/or be painfully obvious. It can impact how we see ourselves and/or how we see other people.
Does My Child Need Therapy? / Does My Teen Need Therapy?: Ask a Child Therapist
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.
Finding a Child Therapist, Counselor, or Psychologist in Montgomery County, Maryland
There are 225 listings for child psychologists in Bethesda. And hundreds more if you’re also willing to drive to Kensington, Rockville, Potomac, Chevy Chase, or Silver Spring. Who do you call first? What questions should you ask? Our child therapists answer these questions and more in this informative post.
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?”