As a family therapist in Washington DC and nearby Bethesda, MD, I often notice that the most resilient clients are those who manage shocking news with connection, courage and compassion. We become shocked when we must discern if an event, person, situation is a threat or not to our personal safety or character. When we are confronted with an uncomfortable, ...READ MORE »
Recently, I’ve noticed a trend from social media that is playing out in children’s friendships. As a therapist who facilitates group therapy to aid children in their friendships in the Washington DC area, I have noticed that personalities and stories from certain social media platforms—which are played out in short clips or longer episodes—-are creating social templates for children’s friendships. ...READ MORE »
Having just finished the popular Netflix series from 2017, I’m writing in response to my reactions to the series as a whole. Originally, when the series was aired, I boycotted both the series and Netflix. As a family and adolescent therapist in Washington DC who works with teens in crisis, I was troubled by the dramatization of a completed ...READ MORE »
