The Counseling Center Group

The Counseling Center Group Personalized care. Proven methods. Real, lasting results.

At the Counseling Center Group, our specialized, collaborative clinicians deliver evidence-based therapy — DBT, EMDR, CBT, and more — designed to produce measurable, time-bound outcomes.

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.It’s an opportunity to reflect...
06/03/2026

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.

It’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of visibility, acceptance, and ongoing support.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and affirmed in who they are.

We’re here to support you.

06/03/2026

Charlotte Karr, LMSW, explores the question of identity and why so many people struggle to connect with who they truly are beneath the roles they play every day.

Understanding your sense of self can help you make more aligned decisions, build healthier relationships, and move through life with greater confidence and purpose. 💙

To schedule an appointment with Charlotte in our Arlington office, call 866.635.6866 or email [email protected].

www.counselingcentergroup.com

06/02/2026

Charlotte Karr, LMSW, explains why so many people are their own harshest critics.

If you constantly find yourself downplaying your accomplishments, second-guessing your decisions, or speaking negatively to yourself, you’re not alone. Negative self-talk can have a significant impact on confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.

Learn why these patterns develop and how you can begin building a more compassionate relationship with yourself. 💙

To schedule an appointment with Charlotte in our Arlington office, call 866.635.6866 or email [email protected].

www.counselingcentergroup.com

ArlingtonVA

Trauma bonding is a pattern that can develop in relationships where there are repeated cycles of emotional highs and low...
06/02/2026

Trauma bonding is a pattern that can develop in relationships where there are repeated cycles of emotional highs and lows.

It often looks like:
intense closeness followed by conflict
apologies or affection after hurtful behavior
feeling deeply attached despite ongoing distress

Over time, this cycle can create a strong emotional bond that makes it difficult to leave, even when the relationship is painful.

Understanding these patterns is an important first step.

Support can help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and begin to move forward.

Read more in our blog: https://counselingcentergroup.com/what-is-trauma-bonding/

PTSD doesn’t always look the way people expect.It can show up as anxiety, avoidance, irritability, or feeling constantly...
06/01/2026

PTSD doesn’t always look the way people expect.

It can show up as anxiety, avoidance, irritability, or feeling constantly on edge.

Many people are managing these experiences, without realizing that there's a name for how they're feeling.

Raising awareness is the first step toward understanding and healing. Support is available.

06/01/2026

What happens after a therapist’s session ends?

For Kaycie Davis, RMHC-I, in Boca Raton, Florida, self-care is an important part of showing up fully for her clients. Taking time to recharge helps ensure she can bring her best self to the individuals, couples, and families she supports.

Because caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. 💛

And if you’re struggling, remember: you’re not “too much.” Sometimes you just need the right support, tools, and guidance to help you move forward.

www.counselingcentergroup.com | 866.635.6866 | [email protected]

On World No To***co Day, it’s important to recognize that for many teens, smoking can become a way of coping with stress...
05/31/2026

On World No To***co Day, it’s important to recognize that for many teens, smoking can become a way of coping with stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions.

While it may provide short-term relief, it does not address the underlying feelings and can lead to additional health concerns.

Supporting teens means helping them develop healthier coping strategies and creating space for open, non-judgmental conversations about what they’re experiencing.

Grief doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.It can follow loss in many forms—death, divorce, relationship changes,...
05/30/2026

Grief doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

It can follow loss in many forms—death, divorce, relationship changes, or major life transitions.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or alone in that experience, you’re not the only one.

Our Virtual Grief Process Group offers a guided, supportive space to process loss in community and begin making sense of what you’re carrying.

🗓 Starts April 21 (Tuesdays)
⏰ 4:30–6:00pm EST
🌐 MD, DC, VA, NJ, NY
👥 Adults 18+ | Led by licensed therapists

Support is available when you’re ready.
Learning more could be a helpful first step.

Mental health does not always look the same.It can look like joy, struggle, movement, or stillness.All of it matters.Tak...
05/29/2026

Mental health does not always look the same.

It can look like joy, struggle, movement, or stillness.

All of it matters.

Take a moment to check in with yourself today. What do you need right now?

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