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…
No family is perfect. If your family is facing challenges in communication, life transitions, or is regularly having significant conflicts, know that you aren’t alone.…
Trauma can leave a lot of wounds—both physical and emotional—and during your most difficult moments, it can feel like life will never be the same.…
It’s common to hear someone describe themselves as a “people-pleaser.” Perhaps you even identify with that label. However, for some people, this is about more…
Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) develops in some children who’ve experienced significant abuse, neglect, or instability during their early years. The impact of RAD can be…
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can mean managing difficult emotions at inconvenient times, which can mean pulling away from social events or avoiding specific…
Mental health care should be accessible to everyone, and part of that accessibility involves offering a variety of options for where therapy takes place. As…
In 2020, there were 13 million people diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) living in the U.S.1 Even still, misconceptions about the condition abound. When…
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can feel all-consuming and like life will never be the same after trauma, but help is available. In Fairfax,…
Columbia Associates is dedicated to supporting your mental health. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, we encourage you to reach out for immediate support through…