Have you ever felt mad or anxious after being left “on read”? Or maybe you’ve watched those little iPhone blue dots dance on your screen, feeling that rush of anticipation for a reply. Those emotions can reveal how your attachment system responds to connection. What is the Attachment System? Many people come to therapy with… Continue reading Attachment 101: How Early Bonds Shape Our Sense of Safety
Here we are again experiencing another government shutdown. Shutdowns affect the entire country, but disproportionately impact us here in the DMV, including in Montgomery County, due to the high volume of government employees who live in this area. Before becoming a therapist, I used to be one of them, and I have felt firsthand the… Continue reading Coping with the Stress of a Government Shutdown
I recently joined the Advisory Board for the Center for Educational Improvement (CEI), an organization dedicated to creating caring, supportive environments for children in the very place they spend most of their time: school. While I admit I initially hesitated to take on another responsibility amidst an already full plate, this opportunity felt aligned with… Continue reading Redefining Success: Addressing Youth Mental Health in Schools
Most adults don’t love change . . . and that’s totally normal. We tend to find comfort in routines, structure, and predictability because they help us feel safe and grounded. So when change comes, even if it’s something we chose, a new job, a new baby, or even a divorce, it can still feel disruptive.… Continue reading When Life Shifts: Coping with Change and Uncertainty
