Moving forward after a highly distressing event or experience is tough. The lingering impact of trauma can mean difficulty concentrating at work, having a hard…
Chances are, you’ve heard the term “mindfulness.” You may have seen it mentioned on a social media post or as a suggestion to help reduce…
When you’re caught in a cycle of distressing thoughts, it can feel like your mind is playing a broken record that won’t stop. If you’ve…
Sandra N. Crespo, LICSW, is Clinic Director at Columbia Mental Health’s North Bethesda location. As a licensed clinical social worker, professor, and neurodivergent leader, she…
Summertime typically calls to mind memories of family vacations, beach trips, and the freedom you had from school and responsibilities as a child. But for…
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many people approach therapy. During an unprecedented wave of isolation, when individuals found themselves in need of mental health…
Almost everyone has dealt with some level of performance anxiety in their lifetime. Whether it was taking a standardized test in high school that made…
Maureen Diezman, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a Medical Resource Director at Columbia Mental Health’s Aldie, VA clinic. She works…
Your mental health journey begins with finding the right support. And that can be a daunting task for someone who has never pursued professional mental…
If you’re seeking mental health counseling services in Woodbridge, VA, Columbia Mental Health is here for you. Providing comprehensive mental health care for over 30…