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IN VIEW COUNSELING SERVICES, LLC
10400 Eaton Pl #420, Fairfax, VA 22030
Serving clients in DC and VA
571-207-5583


Mar 63 min read
OCD vs. Generalized Anxiety: Understanding the Key Differences
Young girl sits introspectively on a couch, quietly battling feelings of anxiety in a peaceful, sunlit room. Anxiety is something most...


Feb 243 min read
Why Children with ADHD Need More Play
Over recent years, ADHD diagnoses have been on the rise. It could be the result of more awareness or more children developing symptoms...


Feb 43 min read
How Trauma Affects the Brain
Trauma is the result of a deeply disturbing or distressing event, often associated with violence, accidents, abuse, or natural disasters....


Nov 27, 20243 min read
Exploring the Link Between Emotional Mistreatment in Childhood and Social Anxiety in Adulthood
The beauty of being an adult is you get to be whoever you want to be. However, there are some strings attached from childhood. Every...


Nov 1, 20243 min read
How to Support Transgender Youth in Your Life
If you have a youth in your life who has come out as transgender, you may be feeling mixed emotions, including confusion about the...


Oct 14, 20243 min read
Signs of Attachment Trauma & How to Heal
Childhood years are filled with formative moments and influential relationship dynamics. In a perfect world, each child experiences an...


Sep 20, 20243 min read
Understanding the Teenage Brain: What Makes it Different?
It’s no surprise that teens function a bit differently compared to adults. They pursue other hobbies and hold different priorities. Your...


Aug 27, 20243 min read
Am I a Highly Sensitive Person or Is It Just Anxiety?
In today’s fast-paced world, some people grapple with sensory and emotional experiences that can be confusing or overwhelming. For those...


Aug 8, 20243 min read
How to Allow Yourself to be Intimate With Your Partner
We live in the age of over-sharing, social media, and ever-changing preferences. You may see others around you, whether in real life or...


Jul 17, 20243 min read
How Playtime Can Ease Children’s Anxieties
As a parent or caregiver, it can be difficult to see your child dealing with anxiety. Unfortunately, it happens far too often. Kids can...


Jun 20, 20243 min read
Learning How to Listen Before Problem-Solving
Challenges are a natural part of life, whether in school, the workplace, among friends, or within a relationship. How we navigate those...


Jun 2, 20243 min read
Parenting a Child with Trichotillomania
Not only does the word “trichotillomania” look scary, but it can also be daunting to pronounce. Even if this is a new term, most people...


May 16, 20243 min read
How to Communicate with an Emotionally Distant Partner Without Blaming Them
When your partner is emotionally distant, having routine deep conversations can be difficult. You may find yourself wanting to talk about...


May 2, 20243 min read
Teen Moods: How to Handle the Ups & Downs
The teen years can be tough because teens face challenges physically, socially, and emotionally. Hormonal shifts occur while they’re...


Apr 18, 20243 min read
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Navigate Anxiety
When you have kids, your main parental goal is to care for them and watch them succeed. You want them to be joyful, find happiness, and...


Mar 14, 20243 min read
How To Deal With Anxiety About Choosing A College To Attend
The last four years haven’t always been perfect or easy, but they were yours. You‘ve learned and grown a lot over the past four years and...


Feb 22, 20243 min read
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
You love your child to no end. But some days, no matter how hard you try, you feel like it’s a constant battle. They’re a perfect mix of...


Feb 15, 20243 min read
How EMDR Works: A Neurological Explanation
EMDR therapy is becoming more commonplace among mental health practitioners. What originated as a method to treat PTSD has now become one...


Jan 18, 20243 min read
The ADHD Symptoms of Teen Girls
Hyperactive symptoms of boys with ADHD tend to overpower those of girls also struggling with ADHD. Boys tend to demonstrate more...


Dec 26, 20233 min read
What are the 8 Phases of EMDR?
EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, therapy is a treatment intervention used for those struggling with traumatic...
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