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We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Billups, Supervisee in Social Work, and Jessica Shin, LCSW, to our practice family. Both Amanda and Jessica bring warmth, deep clinical skill, and a shared commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed care for children, teens, and families.

Are you searching for a therapist that will support you and your unique story? As you consider your options, keep an eye out for the following signs of an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy practice.

We put together the following list of suggestions for preparing your child for therapy with compassion and reassurance.

Which traits have led viewers to call Dr. Mel King neurodivergent (and more specifically, autistic)? There are several, including:

Continue reading to learn more about this important mind-body connection and how specialized mental health treatment can improve GI health.

In today’s world, parents and caregivers are plagued by all sorts of different worries. We worry about how our children are doing in...

Continue reading to learn more about OCD, traditional treatments, and how we incorporate research-proven innovations...

Does December have you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? You are definitely not alone.

Holidays often come with their own set of joys and challenges. The holidays can bring about many emotions, ranging from excitement to...

Those who regularly read our blog and follow us on social media are no strangers to our enthusiastic endorsement of play therapy. As a...

Here are a few behavioral signs that indicate that neuropsychological testing might be helpful for your child or teen.

Traveling can be both an exciting adventure and a daunting task depending on a variety of factors. This is especially true for...

“So, will my child just be playing the whole time?” As experienced play therapists, this is something we hear on occasion, and we get it....

As a team of clinical therapists, psychologists, and social workers, our practice is dedicated to providing our clients with strategies...

In this blog post, we will provide you with tools for selecting a neurodivergent-affirming therapy practice, as well as tips for preparing.

Continue reading for suggested sensory-related activities here in Northern Virginia and beyond.

BIPOC Author Book Recommendations

Continue reading for tips on preparing your children to meaningfully participate in the Weekend of Service activity of your choice.

EMDR intensives represent a dynamic evolution in trauma therapy, offering a condensed yet comprehensive approach to healing.

by EmiLeigh Whitehouse, LPC Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture is an incredible book by journalist and author Virginia...