PRN Counseling

Bringing harmony to families in the DMV since 2012. We offer individual, group, family, and couples counseling as well as parent coaching.

We serve clients ages 9 and up!

09/02/2026

Sometimes parenting makes a lot more sense when we remember that underneath all of our thoughts, schedules, responsibilities, and expectations…we’re still mammals.

Our brains and bodies are constantly picking up cues from the people around us. And our kids are especially tuned in to our facial expressions, tone, pace, and body language.

That doesn’t mean parents need to stay calm all the time. It means we can pay attention to the signals we’re sending when things start getting stressful.

One simple thing to try: **get quieter instead of louder.**

Slow down your words. Drop your volume. Relax your shoulders. Give everyone’s body a chance to realize, “We can handle this.”

A reminder I come back to often:

**Your child doesn’t need you to never get stressed. They need to see what it looks like to find your way back to calm.**

And sometimes that starts with something as small as lowering your voice.

08/28/2026

AI is becoming part of our everyday lives—but how is it being used in therapy?

Our latest blog explores an important question: How is your therapist using AI, and what does that mean for your privacy and confidentiality?

From AI note-taking tools to protecting sensitive information, it’s important to understand how technology may be used in your care. We’re sharing questions you can ask your therapist to help you make informed decisions.

Read the full blog: How Is Your Therapist Using AI? -

https://www.prncounseling.com/post/how-is-your-therapist-using-ai

08/26/2026

What did you enjoy before you became “Mom”?

Maybe it was dancing, reading, crafting, working out, meeting friends for lunch, or doing something simply because it was fun. Those parts of you still matter.

Needing time away from your children doesn’t mean you love them any less. Taking a break can help you return with more patience, energy, and capacity to connect. When irritability and resentment start creeping in, consider whether you need something for yourself, not another reason to feel guilty.

You are a whole person, not just a parent. What hobby would you make time for if you stopped talking yourself out of it?

08/24/2026

Check out the latest edition of the PRN Counseling newsletter! Catch up on helpful resources, practice updates, upcoming groups, and more. We’d love for you to take a look and share it with someone who may benefit!

Read the newsletter: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3g7m5yq4vb9pfe.html?t=1787591293316

08/17/2026

Is your teen carrying stress from school, friendships, activities, and everything else they are trying to manage?

**Calm Under Pressure: The Teen Stress Toolkit** is a five-week virtual, skills-based group where teens will learn practical ways to manage stress, overwhelm, and anxious energy.

Through breathwork, grounding, stretching, somatic movement, tapping, and tension-release exercises, teens will build a personal toolkit they can use before a test, after a difficult day, during an anxious moment, or when they cannot seem to wind down.

The group meets virtually on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. This is an active psychoeducational group, not group therapy, and teens will not be expected to share personal experiences.

Space is limited. Visit **PRNCounseling.com** to learn more or register.

08/14/2026

Parenting young kids will humble you fast 😅

One minute you’re living your life…
The next you’re googling bodily functions at night and questioning everything.

Most parenting moments don’t require panic—they require pause.
Calm + compassion go a lot further than fear.

You’re not doing this wrong.
You’re just human… with a tiny human.

👇 Drop your “I cannot believe this happened” parenting moment in the comments.

08/11/2026

High school can feel like a lot to navigate alone. Our in-person High School Girls Group offers a supportive space to talk openly, build confidence, strengthen friendships, and develop healthier ways to manage stress.

Now enrolling at PRN Counseling in North Bethesda. Contact us to learn more or see whether the group is a good fit for your teen.

08/07/2026

Nothing humbles you quite like taking a preschooler to a nice restaurant. 😅

When our children are loud, impulsive, or completely honest in public, it can feel like everyone is judging our parenting. But a difficult moment does not mean you are a bad mom. It usually means your child is still learning skills like impulse control, emotional regulation, and how to communicate appropriately.

Prepare them beforehand. Talk about what happened once everyone is calm. Help them think of what they can try next time. And when you see another parent struggling in public, offer the smile you would want someone to give you.

We are all one family outing away from being the mom who wants to hide under the table. A little grace goes a long way. 💛

Save this for your next public parenting moment, and send it to a mom who could use the reminder.

07/31/2026

Managing adult ADHD is not always about trying harder. Often, it is about making time, tasks, and expectations more visible and easier to manage.

Write it down. Break it into smaller steps. Use reminders and immediate incentives. Ask for what you need. And when a plan is not working, change the plan instead of blaming yourself.

Swipe through for seven practical strategies adapted from Russell A. Barkley, PhD, author of *Taking Charge of Adult ADHD*.

Which strategy makes the biggest difference for you?

Save this post for the next time your brain feels overloaded, and share it with someone who might find it useful.

07/22/2026

That moment your kid hands you their phone and you see the photo they weren't in. 💔

Social media didn't invent exclusion. But it made it impossible to miss. What used to stay hidden now shows up in real time, on a screen your child carries everywhere.

Remember: the pain of being left out isn't just emotional. Research shows that social rejection activates the same neural pathways as physical pain. When your child says it hurts, they mean it literally.

So the next time your kid comes to you upset over something they saw online, try this before anything else.

Validate before you redirect.

"I can see why that's painful. Your feelings make complete sense."

Feeling heard by a safe, trusted adult is what actually begins to calm their nervous system. And it keeps the door open for the conversations that really matter.

Parenting in the digital age is a different challenge than anything we grew up with. You don't have to figure it out alone.

💬 Drop a ❤️ if this resonated, and share with a mom who needs to hear it today.
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