As many as 1 in 10 couples struggle with infertility but it’s something we rarely talk about. There seems to be a belief that when we want to start a family is when we will, but the truth is, that’s not always the case, and infertility struggles can feel devastating. As a maternal mental health specialist working with clients in ...READ MORE »
When we think of pregnancy loss, we usually think about a miscarriage that occurs very early in pregnancy. Pregnancy loss, however, can also refer to the decision to terminate for medical reasons (TFMR). Terminating a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons can be a heartbreaking decision, and often women and couples feel like they are suffering alone. As a therapist in ...READ MORE »
As families experience difficult changes and experiences, children are also experiencing it in their own way. It is important to know that children can come through difficulties such as the death of a loved one, a significant change event , and even trauma in a healthy way if the adults caring for them guide them effectively. As a therapist in ...READ MORE »
Bedtime is approaching and you are dreading the night ahead. This feeling of dread is not because you aren’t exhausted from your very full day, it’s because you are worried about having another night of insomnia. As a therapist in the Washington, DC, Bethesda area, there are a number of overtired, under-rested adults suffering silently. Insomnia is defined as insufficient, ...READ MORE »
Emotions have a bad reputation in our culture. While we are typically comfortable expressing and being around others who are expressing joy, excitement, or a calm demeanor, we see other emotions as unacceptable. We understand that all humans of all ages experience a wide range of emotions, yet we don’t want to see them all, even in our children. Why? ...READ MORE »
This week, I’m writing the 3rd blog post in our series about Dealing with Depression in Your Relationship. Two weeks ago, we discussed how to discern if you or your partner is dealing with clinical depression, which often requires medication, or situational depression, which is often treated through psychotherapy and behavioral changes in daily habits. Last week, we reviewed ...READ MORE »
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 »
A few weeks ago, in the midst of a hectic day of holiday shopping, I came across some Thanksgiving decorations on final clearance and recognized that I was definitely not thankful for the long lines and list of things to do. But as I waited in that line, I had time to reflect on the importance of gratitude and how ...READ MORE »
Have you ever been in a situation where someone was talking to you and in that process, they were making you feel like you either had to do something to fix the situation for them or that you had done something wrong? Perhaps they were complaining or perhaps they were being downright nasty towards you. Typically, when we find ourselves ...READ MORE »
As a child, adolescent, and family therapist in Washington, DC, I am constantly trying to perfect my craft and learn more about what I do. One of the ways I try to stay abreast of the latest trends and topics is by listening to podcasts. One of my favorite all-time podcast episodes is, “The Problem with the Solution” which is ...READ MORE »
