Posted: March 2, 2025
What is actually within your control? With the recent increase in uncertainty in the greater DC area and across the nation, I find myself frequently returning to what clients have within their control when so much may feel out of control. Having an internal locus...
Posted: February 3, 2025
In my work with clients this month I noticed the theme of anger coming up often. Given recent world tragedies on top of some likely personal challenges and stressors, it makes a lot of sense that this emotion might be coming up for you. Something...
Posted: December 18, 2024
If you're a woman--and especially if you're a mom--there's a decent chance you're the one shopping for you. If so… congratulations! You can get yourself some amazing books this holiday season. The following books aren't all specifically for or about women, but they are relevant...
Posted: December 9, 2024
As we enter the last month of the year, it may be tempting to ruminate on what you have and have not accomplished thus far. Having a goal-oriented mindset can be helpful towards obtaining a clear path towards what you hope to achieve but it...
Posted: December 9, 2024
Working with couples with young children, my clients and I frequently talk about how they can use self-awareness, self-regulation, and communication skills with each other and also with their kids. I love this because it taps into one of parents' strongest motivators: to make our...
Posted: November 26, 2024
Facing significant stress seeing family members over Thanksgiving is very real for so many of us. Here at Bethesda Counseling Services, we feel you. We're therapists and coaches, and were real people, too, with real families. We can't help you with your turkey, but we...