Lately, I’ve been thinking about how men find intimacy and closeness in their friendships. I have been a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, a boss, and a friend to so many men over the years. Additionally, I’m a trained psychotherapist in Washington, DC to families, children, parents, and also to fathers and men. Often, I have men in ...READ MORE »
This month, I’ve found myself reflecting on what elements comprise the art of listening within our family relationships, and especially in our male-female relationships as we age. While I am on leave from my typical role as a full-time couples and family therapist in Bethesda and Washington DC, I have been reflecting on some key aspects of listening fully as ...READ MORE »
“Oh the noise, noise, NOISE,” said the Grinch in the famous movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. As a parent raising a child in Washington, DC, I often want to cover my ears to keep out the noise. No, I am not talking about traffic barreling down the avenues or the long parade of sirens as a motorcade goes ...READ MORE »
As a parent and family therapist in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD, this issue of contrasting parenting styles comes up a lot. Even in my own house, my daughter has come up with fitting terms for her parents. One of us is the “Mominator” and the other is the “Marshmallow.” Those terms speak for themselves as to our parenting styles. ...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.
Click here for more information on on our new mental health consultation service.
