Wondering what it’s like to seek counseling services at Emily Cook Therapy? Two quotes from Hillary Clinton’s DNC speech last week tell you what you need to know
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If spending time away from your partner pursuing your own passions and interests makes you feel guilty, consider what you’ll bring back to your relationship
... continue reading.From “I feel like you…” to “I feel…”
Break the habit of using the phrase “I feel like you…” Read our take on sharing emotions as part of healthy communication
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The words of MLK can help soothe us and guide us in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, FL. Darkness cannot drive out darkness…only love can do that
... continue reading.Balancing acceptance and commitment
Is it hard to balance acceptance of the now with commitment to change the future? Let us help you find that balance in your life and your relationships.
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Too busy for sex? Worried that scheduling sex takes away the magic? Read a metaphor that keeps sex on the calendar and keeps it special. Sex as pancakes!
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Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples in the U.S. Read four recommendations for how maintain a loving and connected relationship when struggling to conceive
... continue reading.On working with an associate
Many Bethesda, MD practices feature associate therapists. Read about what this means at Emily Cook Therapy and why it’s important to choose the right fit!
... continue reading.A poem by Warsan Shire
This post links the power of individual therapy with a poem by Warsan Shire about being good to yourself, forgiveness, and finding joy in your own worth
... continue reading.Trauma changes the brain
Brain science and attachment research tell us that trauma changes the brain. Read about a recommended book on healing trauma in the brain, mind, and body
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