It is that time of year again when kids (and adults) get excited about dressing up, trick-or-treating, and feeling scared or scaring others. And, why? All for the sake of fun! I confess, I love Halloween! It is one of those times when kids and adults get to be silly and dress up for no other reason than for the sole ...READ MORE »
As we know, many teenagers heading into college can become anxious and emotional. It seems to be a prime time of life for their developing brains to have some emotional hiccups. While most college-bound teens teenagers will only deal with mild to moderate transitional issues, some may experience significant and debilitating symptoms that require extensive interventions. As a psychotherapist in ...READ MORE »
For many children going through a divorce, they suddenly find their world in pieces, their foundation uprooted and their parents consumed by a tug of war. Divorce is not easy and co-parenting post-divorce is never simple and smooth. But the biggest indicator of successful divorce recovery for children is whether their parents can manage and minimize their conflicts AND ...READ MORE »
As a Couples & Family Therapist in Washington DC, I’ve been contemplating some of the negative messages that portray our sometimes complicated family relationships especially with our in-laws. We have movies titled, “Monster-In-Law” and enjoy hilarious depictions of how “when you marry your partner, you also marry their family.” I want to spin this negativism through a different lens. Specifically, ...READ MORE »
TSG is aware of the high level of need for mental health support and treatment for the families in our community and beyond, and an increasingly short supply of available therapists. We are excited to offer new services with immediate daytime availability: Mental Health Consultations. These appointments are a one-time or brief preventive and/or supportive service for individuals and families who are not engaged in therapy at TSG, yet could benefit from consulting with a mental health expert in a variety of ways. Email intake@thesibleygroupdc.com for more information or to schedule a consultation.
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