Have you ever visited a carnival and walked by a fun house mirror and watched as your reflection changes and becomes a taller, thinner, shorter, or wider, version of yourself? These mirrors use variations in light to distort the image that is reflected. When we are...

Are you wondering how the government and private payers are handling coverage and reimbursement for telehealth during COVID-19? Check out some helpful information on the Maryland Health Care Commission's website HERE.  

Well, it looks like we are all going to be home with our children for a while. While that reality brings great joy and excitement, it likely also brings feelings of anxiety, trepidation, and let’s be honest, panic. No doubt our patience, parenting skills, and sanity...

I am writing this post 5 months to the day after the birth of my beautiful baby girl, Riley. It has been a bit more challenging to write than I had thought it would be. The idea behind writing this blog came during the first two months post partum. In...

I am sure that most of us know the power of praise. Especially us parents. We know that praise can help build self-confidence, encourage positive behaviors, and create connection. But did you know that not all praise is created equal? Yep, that’s right....

Family Therapy Center of Bethesda has been featured on Fresh Practice, a website offering therapy office design inspiration for therapists, by therapists. Here’s an excerpt from the interview with practice owner, Katelyn Alcamo: My goal was to create a...

For many people, the idea of reaching out for help is overwhelming and difficult. Add to that the stress of figuring out how you are going to afford that help. Unlike most doctor's appointments, therapy can sometimes take weeks, months, or even years. As a...

Tolerance: its dictionary definition sports words like ability, willingness, capacity, and endurance. All words that affirm strength. But what is this strength asked to do in the act of tolerating? This skill is put into action to tolerate where we...