Resources & Reflections
I regularly update this page with resources, reflections, and mental health tips, so check back soon for more!
Dealing with Anxiety as a College Student in Washington, DC
Major Take-Aways:
Anxiety is a common concern among college students, and it’s little surprise as to why— college can be seriously stressful!
Many factors make college anxiety-provoking, and better understanding these can help in your efforts to manage your anxiety
Getting the right kind of support can go a long way. At the end of this article, I review a few strategies for dealing with anxiety as a college student and how to implement them
10 Anxiety Inducing Thinking Styles—And What to Do About Them
Major Take-Aways:
Our minds are often dominated by patterns of thought, some of which are less helpful than others and may contribute to anxiety
This article is intended to summarize ten of the most common unhelpful thinking styles and to provide insight into how they can worsen your mental health
Strategies for mitigating, managing, and responding to these patterns of thinking are also discussed
6 Totally Normal Feelings to Have When Starting Therapy
Major Take-Aways:
Therapy is at its core an emotional experience, and when beginning in therapy, it’s perfectly normal to experience a range of emotions in response to the therapy itself
In this article, I summarize just six of the most common feelings that therapy may initially stir-up when getting started
My advice on how to deal with these feelings? Talk about them! Most effective therapists will welcome the invitation to process these feelings and will admire your courage for bringing them up!
Finding a Therapist in DC
Major Take-Aways:
Finding an individual therapist in Washington, DC can be challenging, and navigating insurance, therapist availability, and provider fit can make for a complicated process
This article is intended to help you to better anticipate a few common obstacles to getting started, as well as to provide helpful information for addressing them
These challenges are by no means impossible to overcome, and persisting in your search despite them is well-worth the hassle!