By Simone Dougherty, LPC, LPCC Which organization are you involved with and what do they do? I volunteer with Free Mom Hugs, which is a national organization whose mission is equality, and I am currently part of the Burlington County NJ chapter. Free Mom Hugs is best known for going to Pride events and offering […]

By Melanie Greenberg, M.Ed, LSW Why is everyone so horny for Bridgerton? When I was a tweenager, going to the movies was one of the main highlights of my social life. Every weekend, my best friend and I would choose which movie we would like to spend our money on. Her parents would drop us […]

There is a terrible cliche that goes: “you cannot love someone else until you can love yourself”. Over the years, there have been so many interpretations based on the original quote that have strayed far from the truth. Most of the time people misinterpret that you must love yourself fully before you can give love. […]

I am so excited to share that my book… Not Drinking Tonight… is officially available for preorder! This book is really my manifesto. It may be about alcohol, but I can guarantee you, every one of us will benefit from this book. It talks about alcohol use as a symptom of much deeper rooted issues […]

By Jessica Heymann Trying to choose a therapist? Here’s why you should consider seeing one of our interns… Reaching out for support and beginning your therapy journey is often daunting, so if you have recently decided to start going to therapy, Way to go! We hope you can give yourself the pat on the back […]

Erika Pranzo, LPC Summer is often a major source of anxiety for many women- clothing becomes minimal as the weather heats up, many activities involve bathing suits and people are put in vulnerable outfit options. Research by Kite (2019) found that many women completely avoid social activities because of anxiety regarding how their body look […]

By Gabrielle Salomone, LCSW Another year around the sun, my birthday is quickly approaching and this is a “milestone” birthday. I will be the first to admit that I have good years and bad years when it comes to my day of birth! What do I mean when I say good years and bad years?! […]

Just in case you didn’t know, the talented Elaine Jackson, LCPC has joined our team full time! She is able to see clients virtually in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Keep reading to learn a bit more about Elaine, and feel free to contact our team (info@therapyforwomencenter.com) if you have any questions to see if […]

In case you didn’t know, it’s Pride Month! To celebrate we are featuring one of our therapists who specializes in working with LGBTQ+ folks. Check out our full interview with Becca Adleberg, MEd, below… We’re so excited to have you on the team! Why don’t you start off and tell us a little bit about […]

Fernanda Formel, MFT How do we start talking about sex? Where do we even begin? As a sex therapist, I find there is not one perfect place to start and the important thing is to just START talking about sex. Sex can often feel like a taboo subject for a variety of reasons, but if […]