Happy New Year! This week I’ve been talking with clients about new year’s resolutions- how to set achievable goals and follow through with them. Changing habits and reaching new goals can be difficult and takes time; slow change and setbacks can be discouraging, and the majority of people abandon their new year’s resolutions within a few weeks of the new ...READ MORE »
I recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend with a dear friend of mine who I didn’t know if I’d ever have the chance to see again- not only because she lives far away in France, but because last year, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer with a very small chance of surviving it. After two ...READ MORE »
Spring is here and the school year is finally winding down. Summer is just around the corner, and for many kids this is a fun time of year – a time to enjoy the nicer weather, look forward to summer vacations, and wrap up a successful academic year. However, for many families, this time of year can be a real ...READ MORE »
As an adolescent and family therapist in Washington DC, I support a lot of parents and teens who are working through conflicts at home or with peers. Managing conflict can be a challenge at any age, and doing so effectively is crucial in our relationships. Disagreements can bring up intense emotions, resulting in reactive and aggressive behavior; yet avoiding a ...READ MORE »
For many people who haven’t had experiences with therapy before, it can seem mysterious and intimidating. As a psychotherapist in the Washington DC area for the past 10 years, I’ve had many friends and family members ask me for guidance about whether they should seek help, who to go to, what type of treatment to ask for, and what therapy ...READ MORE »
Spring is here and the school year is finally winding down. Summer is just around the corner, and for many kids this is a fun time of year – a time to enjoy the nicer weather, look forward to summer vacations, and wrap up a successful academic year. However, for many families, this time of year can be a real ...READ MORE »
Setting boundaries can be challenging! As someone who has always been very hard-working, it is not in my nature to say no to a new project or task. And as someone who is very empathetic, I can easily stretch myself thin in how much I give of myself to others. As a therapist working with adolescents and families in DC, ...READ MORE »
With the holidays right around the corner, many of us will be spending time catching up with friends and family members. In addition to our time together, our communication within these relationships is our path to closeness and connection. Especially with heightened tensions after the election, these reunions can be tricky at times to navigate. Here are 6 tips for ...READ MORE »
While most of my clients come to individual therapy to manage their anxiety symptoms, anger is another difficult emotion that tends to come up a lot in our work. Personally, I find anger to be an incredibly uncomfortable feeling to sit with. I recently wrote a blog post about treating feelings like houseguests – let them visit, acknowledge them, then let ...READ MORE »
One of my favorite quotes is by mindfulness expert and author Jon Kabat-Zinn: “You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” This simple quote is a reminder to me that change and challenges are inevitable, yet we have control and choice in how we respond to them. Do we avoid those challenges and stay out of the ...READ MORE »