Therapy Articles & Resources
Living with Health Conditions: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Illness
Do you live with a chronic illness? Chronic illnesses are long-term health conditions that may not have a cure. Disease-specific symptoms can be managed, but it may never fully go away. While they may not be a cure, there are ways to address the psychological distress that often comes along with them. Read more about how ACT can be helpful with the emotional effects of chronic illnesses.
Body Image Feels Harder in Summer: A DC Therapy Guide to Feeling More Comfortable in Your Body
Summer can make body image distress feel louder. Learn why body comparison, clothing anxiety, food stress, and social media triggers intensify, plus practical ways to feel steadier in your body.
Imposter Syndrome at Work: Is It Anxiety, Self-Doubt, or a Sign You’re Not Being Supported?
Imposter syndrome is not always just a confidence problem. For many DC professionals, feeling like a fraud at work can come from anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, identity-based stress, or workplace cultures that make people feel they do not belong. Here is how to understand what you are experiencing and when therapy may help.
Mental Health for Athletes: When Pressure Starts to Feel Like Too Much
We need to have a serious talk about athletes’ mental health.