Mental Health Articles & Resources
When Mornings Become a Battle: Supporting Your Child Through Back-to-School Anxiety
It’s 7:40 a.m. Your child is still in pajamas, arms crossed, insisting their stomach hurts too much to go to
Affordable Therapy in DC: Quality Mental Health Care That Fits Your Budget
Looking for the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Finding one you can afford can feel almost impossible. Pricing is one
Beyond the Villain: Why People Behave the Way They Do
In recent times, it has become common to hear conversations, such as in the media, at the dinner table, and
What Happens in Therapy? Why Every Session Feels Different
Many people leave therapy wondering the same thing: “Did we actually accomplish anything today?” Maybe you spent the whole session
Perimenopause, Motherhood, and the Transition in Between
For women in or approaching midlife, perimenopause and menopause have a way of arriving quietly, often in the middle of
Finding Resilience and Joy in Ancestral Wisdom
In times of high stress and uncertainty, we tend to look for answers. Sometimes, the way through might actually be
Children’s Books That Help Kids (and Adults) Process Big Feelings
A KCC Therapist‑Recommended Reading List When your child is melting down and words fail both of you, the right book
Self-Improvement Band-Aids: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Stick, but Deep Work Lasts
Reaching for Quick Fixes on Limited Time In work-driven cities like DC, we often wear stress and overworking like a
Stress in DC: How to Build Resilience, Capacity, and Recovery
If you’ve lived in Washington, DC long enough, you know the city is in constant motion. Meetings start early. Events,
How to Heal Past Relationship Hurts: What Couples Need to Know
Romantic relationships hold a special kind of uniqueness. They can be the place where you feel the safest and most
Together for the Holidays: Same Room, Different Values
As the leaves change and the air cools, many of us start mentally preparing for the upcoming holidays… who we’ll
Understanding an Autism Diagnosis in Children
Hilary Hauptman is a clinician here at Kennedy Counseling Collective, and brings over six years of experience supporting autistic children
DC on Edge: Caring for Ourselves and Our Community
In DC, we’re known for being intelligent high achievers, and with that comes an acute awareness of the historical weight
Goal Setting and Follow-Through
There are many ways to approach the beginning of the New Year. Whether you make New Year’s resolutions explicitly or
Navigating Parenthood Together: Your Compassionate Partner in Parenting
Parenting is a journey filled with incredible highs and challenging lows. As a mother and a seasoned professional with over
Understanding and Supporting Your Teen
It’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, and an adolescent’s pressures of being
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