Happy Pride from Monarch Wellness and Psychotherapy! Here in the DMV we are lucky to have access to a ton of LGBTQ+ events, organizations and resources during Pride Month – and all year long! Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy is dedicated to being a welcoming and affirming practice for the LGBTQ+ community. We provide a safe […]
Do I Have a Substance Use Problem?
Do I Have a Problem with Substances? It can be really difficult to determine whether or not you have a problem with a particular substance, for many reasons. Some people may find themselves in a culture or community that normalizes a lot of substance use and some might fear what they would need to do- […]
Executive Dysfunction: Therapy vs. Executive Function Coaching
Now that you’ve read our last blog and you’re more familiar with what executive dysfunction looks like, let’s explore ways of addressing it. As discussed in the last blog, there are myriad ways to address executive dysfunction including psychiatry, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. This week we are going to focus on mental […]
The Rising “Popularity” of Executive Dysfunction
The Rising “Popularity” of Executive Dysfunction The number of google searches for “executive dysfunction” has increased by over 300% over the last 5 years. As an executive function coach and former special education teacher (and the client care coordinator here at Monarch), I am glad that this important part of the human experience is being […]
Mother’s Day
With spring in full bloom and the temperature warming up, Mother’s Day may be on your mind. This is a day we acknowledge one of the hardest jobs out there: being a mom. We celebrate mothers for their hard work that often goes unappreciated and we thank them for giving us the gift of life. […]
Meet Emily
Meet Monarch’s New Therapist – Emily Jeffers Hi! My name is Emily Jeffers (she/her) and I am a therapist practicing in Maryland and Virginia. I am beyond excited to be joining the team here at Monarch! A Little About Me I grew up in Maryland and have lived in the state for the majority […]
Body Image Issues in Teens
Adolescence is a time of immense pressure for teenagers. It’s imperative to fit in, and also very important to stand out. You have to excel at things, but never look like you’re trying too hard. Make people like you, but don’t care about the approval of others. For many teens, this drama can play out […]
Thoughts on Anger from a Friendship Heights Therapist
Thoughts on Anger from a Friendship Heights Therapist Suppressing Anger from Negative Childhood Experiences Can Cause Emotional Difficulty in Adult Life If you experienced a difficult environment with your caregivers as a child, such as abuse, feeling like you had to tip-toe around and manage your parent’s emotions, feeling like you were not allowed to […]
Which DBT Do I Need?
Which DBT Do I Need? You may have heard of the therapeutic approach called DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), but you might not know that there are different ways DBT can be used in therapy. It’s really helpful and important to know the distinction, as different approaches to DBT are appropriate for different therapeutic needs. What […]
What to Expect in EMDR Trauma Therapy
What Is EMDR or Eye Movement Reprocessing Therapy? EMDR therapy is a comprehensive approach to psychotherapy that has been supported by research. It helps clients understand and then reprocess and heal their distressing life experiences. These experiences may impact ways of daily life, living, and functioning. EMDR therapy was first researched within the treatment of […]
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