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 school. You’ve tried the countdown, the favorite breakfast, the promise of screen time later, and none of it is working. If this scene feels familiar, you’re not imagining it. Mornings really have gotten harder. Back-to-school […]
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 can capture the feelings neither of you can quite reach. And sometimes the most supportive thing a parent, caregiver, or therapist can do is read a book that says, “I hear you. I see you. […]
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 and their families. Hilary has worked with hundreds of families navigating the diagnostic process and developing strategies to support their children at home and in school. Her work centers on neurodivergent-affirming care, which celebrates each […]
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 a decade of experience as an elementary school teacher, school social worker, and therapist, I understand the complexities and joys of raising children. My therapeutic experience spans across all age groups, from young children and […]
Big News + Fatherhood Insights
We are so excited to announce that we have a new therapist on board! Meet Aaron Severn, the newest addition to the KCC family. Aaron is a married father with two children who has lived in DC since 2002. Prior to becoming a therapist, he had a career working on Capitol Hill and then as a […]