Posted: October 8, 2025
As we enter into autumn, I have found myself having numerous conversations about entering into a season of increased darkness and cold. For some individuals that struggle with seasonal depression (SAD- seasonal affective disorder) may notice increased fatigue, decreased motivation, a reduction of socializing, having...
Posted: September 15, 2025
When there is nothing else you can do within your control, it often points to needing to practice radical acceptance. Radical acceptance is a distress tolerance skill (rooted in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or “DBT”), aimed at reducing the individual anguish of current hardship. It is...
Posted: May 5, 2025
With May comes Mother’s Day, something that may bring up a complex range of emotions depending on your personal relationship to your mother or mother-figures, or to yourself if you are a mother or mother-to-be. Recognizing that there may be some expectations or emotions prior...
Posted: April 9, 2025
I often see individuals and couples who are searching for a stronger connection with their romantic partner yet struggle with the busyness of their lives, responsibilities, and may feel discouraged or ashamed about how long it’s been since they’ve carved out intentional one-on-one time with...
Posted: April 3, 2025
Stress is a natural response to the challenges and demands of everyday life. While many people think of stress as entirely harmful, it actually exists on a spectrum. Understanding the different types of stress, positive, negative, and toxic, can help you manage your responses, protect...
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...