DC Therapy Archives

Nov 05, 2025

Learn how to get help for anxiety and depression. Find treatment options, recognize warning signs, and...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

Nov 03, 2025

Learn what cognitive distortions are, common examples like all-or-nothing thinking, and how to challenge these negative...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

Oct 30, 2025

Learn when cognitive reappraisal works best and when to take action instead. Evidence-based guidance on this...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

Oct 15, 2025

Cognitive reframing isn’t toxic positivity. Learn how to use this CBT skill—plus quick drills and a...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

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Oct 09, 2025

Therapist-backed tips for living in Washington, DC—manage political stress, set news & social limits, and find...

Keith Clemson, Ph.D.

Oct 01, 2025

A quick checklist to calm nerves and get more from therapy: confirm logistics, upload ID/insurance, set...

Keith Clemson, Ph.D.

Sep 29, 2025

Plain-English guide to evidence-based care—research + clinician expertise + your goals—so therapy fits you and works...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

Sep 17, 2025

Spot all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, mind reading, and more. Use fast CBT reframes to think clearer and...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

Aug 28, 2025

Mental health treatment in Washington, DC—everyday steps, talk therapy, and medication explained so you can choose...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.

Aug 11, 2025

AI therapy tools offer instant support, but even advanced systems can’t replace human therapists' empathy, expertise,...

Brad Brenner, Ph.D.