The DC Metro Therapy Blog
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or like your pain doesn’t matter? Maybe you’ve been told your tests are “normal” while your body screams otherwise, or heard these words: “It’s probably just stress.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and more importantly, your pain is
If you live with chronic pain and anxiety, you know how deeply these experiences can affect your day-to-day life. The connection between these two conditions has been widely studied, with research showing that neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and change—plays a key role in how anxiety and pain reinforce each
You’ve tried everything to sleep better—new mattresses, melatonin, cutting caffeine, even counting sheep. Yet somehow, you’re still lying awake, staring at the ceiling, wondering what else you could possibly do. The truth is, most people aren’t doing anything wrong. But even with the best intentions, it’s easy to fall into
Does living with anxiety sometimes feel like you’re constantly fighting an invisible battle? Maybe you’ve tried everything: deep breathing, mindfulness, challenging anxious thoughts. Yes, these tools can help turn down the volume in the moment, making daily life more manageable. But what happens when that anxiety keeps coming back, sometimes
Have you ever felt true relief from pain after trying something you weren’t sure would work? Maybe it was a mindfulness practice, a guided visualization, or even a sugar pill. It might have surprised you—how could something so simple make a difference? The truth is: there is real science behind
As a sleep therapist in the DC Metro area, I have a unique perspective on how politics affects our mental health. Here in Washington, politics isn’t just something that happens on TV—it’s woven into the fabric of our community. Many of my clients work in politics, government, or adjacent fields,
Have you ever felt like the lightest noise wakes you up? Maybe you’re the person who hears every creak in the house while your partner sleeps through a thunderstorm. Or you find yourself waking multiple times a night, struggling to get back to sleep, only to feel exhausted the next
You’ve tried everything for your chronic pain—doctors, medications, physical therapy, and even traditional talk therapy—but nothing seems to provide lasting relief. The pain lingers, disrupting your daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being. What if your pain isn’t just physical, but also connected to unprocessed emotions? Research shows that emotional suppression
It’s midnight. The house is quiet, the lights are out, and you’re ready to drift off to sleep. But your brain has other plans. Thoughts start swirling, replaying conversations, creating to-do lists, or catastrophizing the future. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Racing thoughts at night is a common