by Washington Psychological Wellness | Jul 8, 2021 | Anxiety, Teen Therapy
Teen and Adolescent Anxiety What Is An Anxiety Disorder? Anxiety is a sense of fear and worry that something is wrong. These feelings are common in people of all ages and backgrounds. An anxiety disorder is a persistent, excessive, irrational worry that often leads...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Apr 27, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Teen Therapy, Therapy
What is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Those who are often overly emotional or easily overwhelmed may be a highly sensitive person (HSP). HSP is not a disorder but rather a personality trait associated with a more sensitive central nervous system that results in...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Apr 12, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Child Therapy, Teen Therapy, Therapy
What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem determines how much we like ourselves, how confident we are, and how capable and valued we feel in general. People with high self-esteem generally feel good about themselves, their abilities and feel deserving of love, intimacy, and...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Apr 7, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Teen Therapy, Therapy
What are body image and eating disorder issues? What Are Body Image and Eating Disorder Issues? Eating disorders are about much more than food. Eating disorders often manifest from a need for control, family discord, genetic predispositions, societal pressures,...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Apr 2, 2021 | Teen Therapy
How To Develop Self-Confidence as a Teenager How To Develop Self-Confidence as a Teenager Self-confidence is crucial during the teenage years. To be self-confident is to have assurance in oneself. It means to have high self-esteem and an overall favorable view of...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Feb 19, 2021 | Teen Therapy
8 Questions to Ask a Teen Therapist in Washington DC Working with a therapist can help support your teen, and help them deal with a variety of issues they may be having. When deciding on what type of therapist would be a good fit for them, it can seem challenging to...
