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…
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 provides…
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic modality that combines mindfulness practices with behavioral strategies. Unlike some traditional approaches that focus mainly on eliminating…
For some people, negative self-talk can be like an internal bully, silently criticizing, eroding confidence, and creating low self-esteem from within. If you’ve ever called…