Polyvagal theory and the window of tolerance provide a science-informed framework for understanding how our nervous system responds to stress, safety, and connection. This blog explores how these concepts explain anxiety, shutdown, and overwhelm, while offering practical tools and therapy strategies to help you stay regulated, expand your tolerance, and build resilience in everyday life.
Read MoreGrief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing—whether it comes from the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, or a major life change. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process emotions, develop coping strategies, and find hope. Learn how grief counseling can help you navigate loss and begin to heal.
Read MoreGrief is a universal experience, yet it often feels deeply personal and isolating. When you lose someone or something meaningful, the world can feel unfamiliar, unsteady, or painfully quiet. In a city like Washington DC, where life moves quickly and expectations remain high, grief can feel especially difficult to carry. Many people continue working, parenting, or caregiving while quietly holding profound loss inside.
Read MoreHealthy communication is the foundation of any strong relationship. Yet even the most loving couples can find themselves feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that lead to frustration rather than closeness. Over time, small miscommunications can grow into larger conflicts, leaving partners feeling unheard or emotionally distant
Read MoreFaith-informed counseling isn’t about telling you what to believe. It’s about honoring what you already believe and helping you use that faith as a resource for growth and healing.
Read MoreStruggling with anxiety in daily life can feel overwhelming, but therapy can help. By identifying triggers and teaching practical coping strategies, therapy empowers you to manage anxious thoughts, improve focus, and handle stress with confidence. Approaches like CBT, EMDR, and IFS provide tools to reduce anxiety and build emotional resilience. Discover how therapy can help you regain calm and live more fully.
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