Riverside Counseling Center

12/30/2024

📍 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱! Same great care, but in a fresh new space. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟳𝟱 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮, 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝟱𝟱𝟬—we can't wait to see you!

12/09/2024

Want another winter tip? ❄️

Therapist Tammy George, LPC recommends good sleep hygiene. 😴 Going to bed and waking at the same time every day supports your physical and mental health!

Also, try a light box! Lightboxes help to combat seasonal affective disorder. Tammy recommends adding a lightbox to your routine for roughly 30 minutes before 8:30am, from around mid-September to mid-March.

Read more about lightboxes and how to use them safely below!

Get tips for choosing a light box that's similar to outdoor light to help ease your mood and reduce symptoms of SAD.

12/02/2024

WINTER MENTAL HEALTH TIP 🩵

Find a third place!

🔹 Third place = a physical location outside work and home where conversation or social interaction is the primary activity.

🔹 Coffee shops, running clubs, churches, community centers, local parks, public libraries, main streets, an extended family or friends' house, etc.

The concept was initially coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg. Therapist Faith Brown encourages patients to find their third space, saying that "simply being around others, whether you speak or not, aids in promoting your overall individual and social well-being during those cold and often isolating winter months!"

11/28/2024

We are wishing you and yours a warm & blessed Thanksgiving. 🧡

With love,
Riverside Counseling Center

11/25/2024

Support—we all need it. 🫂

During this winter and holiday season, therapist Deegan Ivers recommends increasing social support and activities to help support your mood and overall well-being.

Want support through therapy? We are here to help!

Call today! ➡️ (703) 724-0200

11/18/2024

Does colder weather bring some sadness? You're not alone!❄️

Tips for Seasonal Mood Changes!

1. Try 15 minutes of sunlight a day.
2. Try 10 minutes of movement a day.
3. When sunshine is hard to find, try a light therapy lamp.

Therapist Amanda George, LPC shares these simple and small tips. A little mood boost doesn't have to be hard! In addition, she recommends talking with your doctor about a vitamin D screening. "Mental and physical health are deeply entwined!"

10/30/2024

A friendly encouragement to get outside and enjoy the autumn weather! 🍁

Autumn is one of Virginia's most beautiful seasons, and research shows that even just 20 minutes outside can lessen stress levels and improve mental well-being.

To read more, check out this article ➡️ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-20-minute-nature-break-relieves-stress

10/23/2024

ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES!

We are here to meet a diversity of needs.

Whether you're interested in hybrid availability or exclusive online options, Riverside has got you covered! We have a wide range of provider options to best suit your virtual needs.

Call today to ask about virtual and hybrid counseling & psychiatry services!

📞 703-724-0200
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10/16/2024

🍂🍁Happy Autumn!🍁🍂

With the next season well underway, the shifting colors remind us that change is always possible! Our providers are committed to walking beside you in your own journey of growth, relief, and change.

Call today to schedule an appointment!

📞 703-724-0200
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10/10/2024

Happy World Mental Health Day!! 🌎

A global reminder that your mental health matters. 🧠

10/09/2024

REMINDER!! 🛎 Our 10-week workshop begins next Tuesday, October 15th!

Experience the SPACE program, designed to help parents support children in overcoming anxiety, led by expert Amanda George, LPC. Key benefits include strategies for:

🔸General Anxiety
🔸OCD
🔸School Refusal
🔸Avoidance of Schoolwork
🔸Separation Anxiety
🔸Avoidance Behaviors
🔸Anxiety Related to Sleep or Toilet Training

Who: Parents of children aged 4-12
When: Tuesdays, 7-8 PM | Oct 15 – Dec 17

For more information, or to register, call 703-724-0200.

09/25/2024

The SPACE approach is appropriate for many of the most common anxiety issues that children face...

▪️ Anxiety
▪️ OCD
▪️ School refusal
▪️ Avoidance of schoolwork
▪️ Separation Anxiety
▪️ Avoidance behaviors
▪️ Anxiety related to sleep or toilet training

To register for our upcoming SPACE parenting workshop with Amanda George, LPC ➡ CALL 703-724-0200

For more information about the evidence behind this method, check out the SPACE Treatment website ➡ https://www.spacetreatment.net/manual-and-books

09/21/2024

✨ PARENTING ANXIOUS KIDS WORKSHOP ✨

A 10-week workshop based on the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) program. This evidence-based approach empowers parents to modify their own behaviors to better support their children in managing anxiety. The workshop will provide practical strategies for parents to create a more supportive environment, helping their children build resilience and cope more effectively with anxiety.

Amanda George, LPC (School Counselor & RCC Therapist) will lead the workshop!

WHO: Parents (of children 4-12 yo)
WHERE: Riverside Counseling Center
WHEN: Tuesdays 7-8pm // Oct 15- Dec 17
COST: $85/session

📞 Register TODAY by calling (703) 724-0200!

09/18/2024

✨ Daily Wellness Tip ✨

Therapist Amanda George shares a thought on prioritizing mental wellness in the little things!

"Wellness is also setting aside time for the less glamorous self-care (such as doctor's appointments, dentist visits, haircuts, or other checkups). Scheduling an appointment on your self-care to-do list provides the relief of removing something from your mental load, while also investing in your physical health!"

09/11/2024

Want a small daily practice to boost your mental wellness? ☀

Therapist Faith Brown shares this encouragement...

Take time to give yourself grace and validation!

For example, "I've done well at ____________"

09/02/2024

"The happiness of your life depends upon
the quality of your thoughts." - Marcus Aurelius
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08/31/2024

We are proud to be a part of the Walk, with the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.

Join us! ✨ September 14 @ One Loudoun.

08/22/2024

Back to School? 📚 Looking for counseling? 🧐

Kim can help! Our newest RCC therapist offers counseling for teachers, parents, & kids.

Kim works with stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, imposter syndrome, depression, relationships, childhood behavioral issues, & more!

Call us @ 703-724-0200 to set up an appointment!