The following blog is provided by the Founder of the Counseling Center Group, Marjorie Kreppel, LCPC. The emptiness high achievers feel isn’t a character flaw or a gratitude problem. It’s a predictable result of building one part of a happy life while two others quietly collapse — and there are skills that fix it. If …
The following blog is based on a webinar presented by Victoria Mwongela, LCPC, at Counseling Center Group in Arlington, VA, that features an introduction to DBT skills. Victoria is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia. Many people come to …
The blog below was written by Brooke Shafer, LCPC/LPC, a clinician at the Counseling Center of Maryland in Bethesda. Brooke provided this content for a response from a journalist, and it was later turned into a blog. The Short Answer The best child therapy for your child depends on their age, symptoms, developmental stage, personality, …
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The Same Therapy. Three Very Different Treatments. DBT is one of the most proven interventions in behavioral health, but what it looks like for a 40-year-old is nothing like what it looks like for a 14-year-old or an 8-year-old. Here’s what actually changes, and why it matters. Marjorie Kreppel, LCPC, NCC · DBT-Linehan Board Certified …
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DBT for Adults vs. Adolescents vs. Families: Which Is Right for You? Choosing the wrong DBT format can mean years of treatment that doesn’t land. Here’s how to tell the difference — including the version that works even when the person who needs help won’t come to therapy. Marjorie Kreppel, LCPC, NCC · DBT-Linehan Board …
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The blog below was written by Allison Gaydos, LCSW, NBCCH, a New York virtual-only clinician at the Counseling Center Group. Hello, my name is Allison Gaydos, and I am an EMDRIA-certified therapist and Brainspotting practitioner. When clients ask me what EMDR or brainspotting will be like, I often pause before answering. Not because I don’t …
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This blog was inspired by a recent blog post from Verywell Mind titled, “6 Signs It’s Time to Talk to a Mental Health Professional”. If you’ve been asking yourself whether therapy might help, that’s often worth paying attention to. Many people wait until they’re in crisis before reaching out, but mental health support isn’t just …
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Many people assume trauma only comes from experiences they’ve personally lived through. But sometimes the struggles you’re carrying started long before you were born. Generational trauma can influence how you see yourself, relate to others, handle emotions, and navigate life, even when you can’t point to a specific event that explains why. The good news …
The following blog was written by Caroline Green, LGPC. Caroline is a passionate therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through their unique challenges. Continue reading to learn Tips On How To Help Your Kids With Moving. Moving is a huge transition for families. For kids, it can feel especially overwhelming. Even when …
Most people don’t start therapy because they suddenly “fall apart.” They start because something about life feels harder, emptier, or more exhausting than it should. They’re functioning, showing up, and managing, but underneath it all, they know they want to live more than just in survival mode. That’s where therapy can become something bigger than …
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If your schedule already feels overloaded, therapy may seem impossible to prioritize. But modern therapy options — especially virtual sessions and transit-accessible offices — are designed to fit into real life. For busy professionals across New York and New Jersey, therapy can now happen before work, during lunch breaks, after commuting home, or from anywhere …
CHILD DEVELOPMENT · DBT · EVIDENCE-BASED CARE Published: May 27, 2026 · Counseling Center Group · 14 min read · Child & Adolescent DBT The One Skill That Predicts Your Child’s Future — And How DBT Teaches It 45 years of research. 1,037 children. The Dunedin Study. The single strongest predictor of adult success — …
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Picture this: It’s early morning, and you’re wedged onto a packed train platform, phone in hand, watching the minutes tick by. Or maybe you’re staring out the window of a bus crawling through city traffic, already mentally planning your day during a New York or New Jersey commute. If this sounds like you, you might …
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People who naturally give to others often become experts at ignoring their own exhaustion. If you’re constantly supporting family, clients, coworkers, friends, or your community while quietly feeling depleted yourself, you may be experiencing what many therapists call “giver’s burnout” or compassion fatigue. Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it usually means you’ve been carrying too …
The following blog was written by a clinician at the Counseling Center Group, Sarah Epstein, RC. Sarah is a Resident in Counseling based in Virginia, working with teens and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges related to self-esteem, identity, and emotional regulation. Often, we notice pain only when it is visible. …
If you’re considering therapy, one of the first questions you may ask is: How long will this take? The answer depends on your goals, symptoms, and the type of therapy you choose. Many people are surprised to learn that meaningful progress can happen in a relatively short amount of time. Approaches like Accelerated Resolution Therapy …
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All of us at the Counseling Center Group of Boca Raton want to make you feel welcomed as you take the first step towards living a life you love. You might be wondering what this first appointment will look like. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect, so you can arrive feeling more at ease …
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and create healthier relationship patterns. If you and your partner keep having the same argument, feel emotionally disconnected, or struggle to communicate without things escalating, couples therapy may be right for you. Instead of simply revisiting conflict, Gottman …
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The following blog was developed from content produced by Marjorie Kreppel, LCPC, Founder. Marjorie received a BS in business management (psychology concentration) from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MA in clinical mental health counseling from Marymount University. Some mental health conditions have clear PR campaigns. Depression has awareness ribbons. Anxiety has become almost fashionable. But …
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The following blog was developed based on content produced by Minsoo Khang, Ph.D., LPC. Minsoo utilizes a client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused approach to create a supportive and culturally responsive environment in which clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. You can feel deeply loved in your adoptive family and still carry grief about what was …
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