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Navigating the Melting Pot: Acculturation Stress and Mental Health

The D.C. Metropolitan Area is unique for many reasons, one of the most celebrated being its multiculturalism. People from all over the world have immigrated, sought refuge, or been displaced here, hoping for freedom, civil rights, and the American Dream....

The Love Language of Children

It’s February, which means it’s Valentine’s Day month. We most commonly associate Valentine’s Day with the expression of romantic love. Gary Chapman’s book “The 5 Love Languages” describes the five ways in which people both express and receive love. The...

Seasonal Affective Disorder

“Now is the winter of our discontent….” opens the play, Richard III, by William Shakespeare. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, not yet king of England, starts his soliloquy, “Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this sun of...

Christian Counseling

Part 1: In the Fog By: Sam Lee, LPC Have you ever been in a heavy fog? Everything is shrouded… some things immediate and nearby you can see clearer…. But the further out you try to see, the more vague, fuzzy...

Why ADHD in Women is Often Misdiagnosed, Ignored, or Missed

When it comes to getting diagnosed and treated for ADHD, women face unique barriers. Here’s what you need to know about ADHD treatment for women. Why ADHD is Undiagnosed in Women and Girls Boys and men are much more likely...

Processing Grief After Losing a Loved One Due to COVID-19

When you’re grieving a loved one, it can feel like your whole world’s been turned upside-down. The whirlwind of emotions can be especially potent during the COVID-19 pandemic, when even accessing bereavement therapy or connecting with your support systems is...

How to Handle Post-COVID Social Awkwardness

As COVID-19 restrictions start to lift, people are realizing the return to normal may not be as easy as they expected. After a full year and a half of lockdowns, extreme social distancing, and isolation, many people find social situations...

Mclean Counseling center Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners-What They Do and How They Can Impact Your Mental Health Care Experience

What is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has completed additional graduate- or doctorate-level nursing education. This means they either have a master’s degree or a doctorate in nursing. This allows them to provide...

10 Reasons to Seek Couples Therapy

1. You and your partner aren’t connecting like you used to. If your partner feels distant, that can be a sign of a deeper issue. This can be demonstrated by working longer hours than usual, booking frequent travel alone, or...

How to Handle Coronavirus-Related Anxiety Attacks

As the world navigates COVID-19’s second wave of cases, it’s no wonder most of us are keeping an anxious eye on the news. The uncertainty of when this situation will end, and what it means for us in the meantime,...

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