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The Psychology of Fawning: Why People‑Pleasing Feels Safer (and...
Fawning is people-pleasing wired by threat. Learn simple skills and DC therapy options to set boundaries,...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Alexithymia, Plainly: Why Feelings Feel Fuzzy
Struggling to name your feelings? Learn what alexithymia is, everyday signs, practical skills, and how therapy...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Emotional Reactivity: What It Is (and Isn’t)
Plain-language guide to emotional reactivity—what it is, signs to watch, quick tools to respond, and when...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Your First Therapy Session: What to Expect and How...
Feeling nervous about your first therapy session? Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and practical...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
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Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Effective Strategies for Success
Explore CBT, ACT, mindfulness, lifestyle tweaks, and psychodynamic insight to beat performance anxiety and excel under...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy: Facing Trauma to Find Freedom
Learn how prolonged exposure therapy helps you safely confront trauma and reduce PTSD symptoms—plus what to...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Internal Family Systems Therapy in DC
Heal your inner parts with Internal Family Systems therapy at Therapy Group of DC — evidence‑based...
Keith Clemson, Ph.D.
Post‑Traumatic Growth: Positive Change After Trauma
Discover how post‑traumatic growth can transform trauma into stronger relationships, meaning, and resilience. TG of DC...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Cognitive Processing Therapy: A Roadmap to Healing PTSD
Learn how cognitive processing therapy (CPT) at Therapy Group of DC helps reduce PTSD symptoms by...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Minority Stress and Your Mental Health in DC
Learn how minority stress affects mental health among LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities in DC—and how...
Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
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