Resources & Reflections

I regularly update this page with resources, reflections, and mental health tips, so check back soon for more!


6 Totally Normal Feelings to Have When Starting Therapy
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6 Totally Normal Feelings to Have When Starting Therapy

Major Take-Aways:

  • Therapy is at its core an emotional experience, and when beginning in therapy, it’s perfectly normal to experience a range of emotions in response to the therapy itself

  • In this article, I summarize just six of the most common feelings that therapy may initially stir-up when getting started

  • My advice on how to deal with these feelings? Talk about them! Most effective therapists will welcome the invitation to process these feelings and will admire your courage for bringing them up!

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Finding a Therapist in DC
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Finding a Therapist in DC

Major Take-Aways:

  • Finding an individual therapist in Washington, DC can be challenging, and navigating insurance, therapist availability, and provider fit can make for a complicated process

  • This article is intended to help you to better anticipate a few common obstacles to getting started, as well as to provide helpful information for addressing them

  • These challenges are by no means impossible to overcome, and persisting in your search despite them is well-worth the hassle!

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