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4 Tips for Creating Connection with Your Teen
Raise your hand if you feel like you have seen enough of your teens for a lifetime during this pandemic? Many of us, although we love our kids, are feeling overwhelmed by the togetherness during this time and can't wait to get back to "normal" life and time apart. And...

Tackling Your Anxiety: One Thought at a Time
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...

Parenting In the Time of Corona: Part 2
Telehealth: How to Connect with an FTCB Therapist During Social Distancing

Insurance Reminbursement during COVID-19
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.

Parenting In the Time of Corona: Part 1
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...

The Dark Days
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...

Power of Praise
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....

We’ve Been Featured on Fresh Practice Design!
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...

Navigating the Insurance Maze
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...