As a family therapist, I have gained some insights that helped me compile these cell phone and screen use rules for tweens. Never write or forward a photo, or anything in a text, that you wouldn’t want forwarded to everyone in your school, your principal and your parents. Remember that everything you send can become public. Always ask before you forward a ...READ MORE »
Back-to-School can be a stressful and emotional period for both children and parents. This can be true for all families, but if there was a recent separation or divorce in your family, you are likely starting the school year with a ton of new logistics and feelings to consider. Children can be especially anxious at this time. What will they ...READ MORE »
Here are three quick things you can do in the midst of your busy daily life to find a quick boost to your self worth: There is no quick fix, and anyone who tells you there is, is trying to sell you something. There is no quick fix, and anyone who tells you there is, is trying to sell you something. There is ...READ MORE »
People come in for therapy when they are experiencing emotional discomfort. Sometimes this can be attributed to a specific event or stressor such as the loss of a loved one, unhappiness in a marriage, dissatisfaction with a job — the list goes on. Other times, people feel anxious or depressed and it cannot be connected to any one cause. Whether ...READ MORE »
Becoming a mother is perhaps one of the most significant shifts in identity and roles that a woman can experience. You go from being responsible for yourself to being responsible for the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of your child. It can feel scary, daunting, exciting, hopeful, and paralyzing all at the same time. In this experience, you also ...READ MORE »
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 »
This blog is the first in a 3-part series, where I want to spend some time talking through how depression plays a part in intimate relationships. As a couples therapist in Washington DC and nearby Bethesda, MD, I often treat couples where one or both partners is coping with depression. I also treat couples who are undecided about whether ...READ MORE »
This excerpt is a follow up to last week’s post on relaxation. I’ve spent quite a bit of time working on my impatient mindset lately. I’m a therapist in Washington, DC who works with teens, couples, and adults, and I often recommend that clients practice mindfulness skills, or some form of meditation. Yet, here’s the deal. I F^*King Hate ...READ MORE »
