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Maya El MurrSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Marriages Late in Life: How to Keep the Spark

By Dr. Adi Moorman Jen (not her real name) walked into my office on a sunny Thursday afternoon and burst into tears. She was an energetic woman in her late 40s, with bright eyes and a kind smile. "I'm not…

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Parenting & Children

Maya El MurrAugust 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Preparing Your Teen for College Without Sacrificing Their High School Years

By John Fletcher Helping teenagers balance academics, relationships, responsibility, and well-being as they prepare for college and beyond. Change the Atmosphere at Home First and foremost is the atmosphere at home. Instead of focusing primarily on grades or pushing teenagers…

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Relationship Issues

Maya El MurrJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Communication Under Fire: Are You a Relationship “Master” or “Disaster”?

By Dr. Craig Moorman Every couple argues. But what separates the relationships that thrive from the ones that barely survive? According to renowned relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman, couples fall into one of two camps: The Masters and The Disasters.…

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Life

Maya El MurrJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Therapy Close to Home in Ashburn

If you are looking for therapists in Ashburn, VA, local access can make starting counseling feel more manageable. Ashburn residents often balance demanding commutes, growing family responsibilities, school pressure, relationship stress, and the pace of life in Loudoun County. Finding…

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Life

Maya El MurrJuly 23, 2026July 28, 2026

Therapists in Virginia provide that caring help you need

If you are searching for therapists in Virginia, it can help to start with a counseling practice that understands the pace, pressure, and diversity of life across Northern Virginia. From busy professionals and parents in Fairfax to students, couples, teens,…

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Relationship Issues

Maya El MurrJune 25, 2026June 29, 2026

Why Men Rush to Fix and Women Often Need Something Different

A Clinical Observation After More Than 30 Years of Working With CouplesOne of the most common patterns I have observed over more than three decades of counseling couples is this: when a wife brings up a problem, concern, frustration, or…

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Parenting & Children

Maya El MurrMay 20, 2026June 29, 2026

Preparing Your Child for College

By Nina Sax-Moore Getting your child ready for college is a process that goes beyond packing their belongings or filling out forms. It’s about equipping them with the skills, confidence, and emotional resilience they’ll need as they enter a new…

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Anxiety & Depression

Maya El MurrMay 5, 2026June 29, 2026

When Anxiety Takes Over: How Therapy Can Help You Find Your Way Back

Anxiety has a way of quietly expanding until it fills everything. It might start as a nagging worry you can't shake — a tightness in your chest before a meeting, a racing mind at 2 a.m., a sense that something…

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Parenting & Children

Maya El MurrApril 14, 2026June 29, 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…

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Relationship Issues

Maya El MurrApril 14, 2026June 29, 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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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,…

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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,…

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