Mental Health Blog
10 Tips for Taking Control of Your Emotions When They Are Out of Control
10 Tips for Taking Control of Your Emotions When They Are Out of Control By Washington Psychological Wellness | Serving Montgomery County, with offices in Rockville, and Gaithersburg, MD Emotions are a natural part of life, but sometimes they can feel...
How Social Media Affects Our Self-Esteem
How Social Media Affects Our Self-Esteem | Advice from a Rockville, MD Therapist Social media—love it or hate it, it’s everywhere. Whether you're scrolling through Instagram, checking out the latest TikTok trends, or catching up on Facebook, social media has become...
Why Does Silence Make Us Uncomfortable? Advice from a Rockville, MD Therapist
Why Does Silence Make Us Uncomfortable? Advice from a Montgomery County Therapist Have you ever been in a conversation where silence suddenly creeps in, making the air feel heavy and the seconds stretch endlessly? You’re not alone! Silence can be unsettling, even...
What is The Difference Between a Mental Health Coach and a Therapist in Maryland?
Mental health support is more accessible than ever, with various professionals offering guidance, healing, and empowerment. Two common roles in this field are mental health coaches and therapists. While they both help individuals improve their emotional well-being,...
Help, I’m the Main Character! And Other Mental Health Plots Teens Relate To
Help, I’m the Main Character! And Other Mental Health Plots Teens Relate ToLet’s face it: every teen has their main character moments. You know the ones—when it’s raining, and you’re staring out the window, pretending you’re in a music video set to Taylor Swift’s...
Stress Management Strategies for Busy Professionals in Montgomery County
You wake up to an alarm, scroll through a dozen emails before your first sip of coffee, and squeeze onto I-270 only to hit traffic... again. Sound familiar? If you’re a busy professional in Montgomery County, Maryland, you probably know stress all too well. But...
Surviving (and Thriving!) the Holidays: Your Ultimate Guide to Joyful Sanity
Surviving (and Thriving!) the Holidays Ah, the holiday season! A time for twinkling lights, festive cheer, and... endless to-do lists, awkward family moments, and the occasional holiday meltdown. Let’s face it, as magical as the holidays can be, they’re also a...
How to Be More Socially Competent: A Guide to Thriving in Social Situations
What is a True Friend in Life? Friendship is one of the most valuable and enriching experiences in life. True friends stand by our side, offering support, encouragement, and companionship through life’s ups and downs. But what exactly defines a true friend? Is it...
How to Be More Socially Competent: A Guide to Thriving in Social Situations
How to Be More Socially Competent: A Guide to Thriving in Social Situations Social competence is essential for building strong relationships, succeeding in professional environments, and improving emotional well-being. However, not everyone feels comfortable in...
Understanding PANDAS/PANS: How Therapy Can Help
Understanding PANDAS/PANS: How Therapy Can Help When it comes to children's mental health, parents are often on the lookout for the usual suspects like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. However, lesser-known conditions like PANDAS and PANS can often go unnoticed, even...
The Advantages of Therapeutic Journaling
The Advantages of Therapeautic Journaling Therapeutic Journaling Therapeutic journaling is a type of journaling that concentrates on emotional healing. Unlike regular journaling, which can be used to record memories, thoughts, experiences, and events in one's life,...
10 Tips For Body Positivity
10 Tips For Body Positivity Body Positivity In recent years, the idea of body positivity has become increasingly popular. Body positivity is all about being comfortable in your own skin and believing you're beautiful, regardless of what society says. But body...
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation & Tips for Improvement Sleep Deprivation If you're reading this, chances are you might be one of the many people in the world who equate "chronic sleep deprivation" with a temporary disorder. It's understandable — we've all...
5 Ways to Repair Your Marriage After Cheating
Healing a Marriage After Cheating First Steps Cheating in a marriage can have a considerable impact on the relationship. Whether the affair was casual or emotional, it will almost always negatively alter how your partner feels about you. If your marriage has survived...
The importance of communication and how therapy helps
The Importance of Communication and How Therapy Helps What is Communication? Through communication, we build intimacy and, on the other end of the spectrum, start war. Communication is present every day of our lives. Communication can take on many forms and include...
10 Tips for Communicating With Difficult People
10 Tips for Communicating With Difficult People Communication is key Communicating with difficult people can often be a stressful and frustrating experience – but it doesn't have to be. Communication with others is a two-way street, so our actions and reactions can...
32 Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
32 Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship Emotional Abusive Emotional abuse is the act of dominating or manipulating someone through verbal assault, constant criticism, or even neglect. The two main types of emotional abuse are psychological and verbal....
Signs Perfectionism Is Holding You Back
Signs Perfectionism Is Holding You Back (And What to Do About It) Perfectionism Perfectionism can be the source of many creative problems, from writer's block to procrastination. But what does perfectionism look like in different people? This article explores four...
11 Tips To Stop Procrastination
11 Tips To Stop Procrastination Procrastination Procrastination is a common phenomenon that keeps people from doing what they need to do. It is a condition that leads to inertia and craving, which makes it difficult for people to work toward their goals. Those...
7 Tips for Helping Someone with Addiction
7 Tips for Helping Someone with Addiction Addiction Help If you love someone who has an addiction or is suffering from an addiction, it often can feel like there's nothing you can do. You may find yourself so overwhelmed by the situation that you don't know where to...