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Parenting & Children

Maya El MurrApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Why Some Children “Outgrow” Anxiety… and Others Don’t

By John Fletcher A clinical perspective on helping children build lasting emotional securityIt’s one of the most common and quietly distressing experiences for parents: Your child seems capable, bright, and growing in so many ways… And yet, something small can…

Relationship Issues

Maya El MurrApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

7 Signs Your Relationship Could Benefit from Support

Relationships can be one of the most meaningful parts of life, but they can also move through seasons of stress, distance, and uncertainty. If you and your partner have been feeling disconnected or stuck, it does not mean your relationship…

Relationship Issues

Maya El MurrMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Relationship Change Doesn’t Have to Be That Hard

How Tiny Moments of Connection Can Change the Direction of a Relationship by Craig Moorman, PhD, LPC | Clinical Director When couples begin to struggle, many people assume the solution must be something big. We need a long talk. We need to fix…

Teen & Young Adult Issues

Maya El MurrFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Change Doesn’t Have to Be That Hard

"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together." Vincent van Gogh by Craig Moorman, PhD, LPC | Clinical Director When people think about change, they often imagine something big, painful, or overwhelming.…

Stress and Overwhelmed Feelings

Maya El MurrFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Why Anxiety and Burnout Are Rising in 2026

As we move into 2026, many people are feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, and emotionally worn down — with around 42% of Americans reporting anxiety about their mental health as the new year begins. Worries about finances, job security, and ongoing…

Additional Mental Health Issues, Stress and Overwhelmed Feelings

Maya El MurrJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

30 Days to Better Mental Health

Small Steps: Real Change: One Day at a Time Created by the clinicians at Finding Solutions Counseling Centers As we begin this new year, Finding Solutions Counseling Centers invites you to take small, meaningful steps toward greater internal freedom, hope,…

Stress and Overwhelmed Feelings

Maya El MurrDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Navigating the Holiday Season When Life Has Shifted

By Amariah Williams, LCSW, Life Transition Specialist, Finding Solutions Counseling Centers For many of us, the holiday season once felt like magic: twinkling lights, familiar rituals, and the warm blur of anticipation. As we move into new stages of life,…

Maya El MurrDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

When Feeling “Off” Won’t Go Away: Understanding Depression, Energy Loss, and the Pressure to Keep Going

By Craig Moorman, PhD, LPCClinical Director and Co-Founder, Finding Solutions Counseling Centers Many people reach out for help this time of year saying something similar.“I don’t feel like myself.”“I should be able to push through, but I can’t.”“If I slow…

Partner Spotlight

Maya El MurrNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025

A Summary of Our Therapy & Counseling Services | Finding Solutions

Explore compassionate therapy and counseling in Fairfax & Ashburn. Find healing for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Book your free consultation today. Our Counseling & Therapy Services At Finding Solutions Counseling Centers, we provide professional therapy and counseling in a…

Stress and Overwhelmed Feelings

Maya El MurrOctober 28, 2025November 26, 2025

How to Stay Happy and Productive When Life Feels Overwhelming

By Taylor Marrs, LCSW — Therapist for Teens and Young Adults at Finding Solutions Counseling Centers Feeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone. If you’ve been feeling exhausted from classes, work, or trying to juggle it all, you’re not the only one.…

Stress and Overwhelmed Feelings

Maya El MurrOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025

5 Effective Ways to Heal from Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health challenges people face today. They affect how individuals think, feel, and engage with the world around them. At Finding Solutions Counseling Centers, with locations in Fairfax and Ashburn, our licensed…

Partner Spotlight

Maya El MurrAugust 16, 2025March 24, 2026

Ten Ten Life

Finding Solutions is honored to partner with Ten Ten Life, a caring nonprofit devoted to healing those who have sacrificed so much for our safety—military personnel, veterans, and first responders. Their mission is to bring resilient, trauma-informed care through licensed…

Maya El MurrAugust 1, 2025August 17, 2025

A Note from the Director

Welcome to the very first edition of the Finding Solutions Brief—your monthly dose of mental health resources, support, and insights. We’re launching this newsletter to offer something meaningful and practical to our community—because life can be hard, and no one…

Stress and Overwhelmed Feelings

Maya El MurrJuly 16, 2025October 6, 2025

You’re Not Alone: Navigating Stress and Overwhelmed Feelings in an Uncertain World

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin—mentally, emotionally, even spiritually—you’re not alone. With federal cutbacks, economic uncertainty, and shifting routines in the DC area, many individuals and families are facing an emotional toll. At Finding Solutions, we hear it often: “I’m…

Maya El MurrJune 16, 2025August 17, 2025

Welcoming Dr. Melissa Bangle to the Finding Solutions Team!

We are excited to introduce Dr. Melissa Bangle, a licensed clinical psychologist who brings deep expertise in health, rehabilitation, and chronic illness psychology to our practice. Dr. Bangle specializes in supporting individuals facing the emotional and physical challenges of chronic…