Kennedy Counseling Collective

05/21/2026

Eight years ago, Heidi and Marjorie sat down at a kitchen table in DC and decided to build a different kind of therapy practice.

They believed this city, with all its pace, pressure, and complexity, deserved a practice with a real team culture, neighborhood roots, and therapists who actually understand the world their clients are living in.

DC isn’t one community. It’s diplomats and transplants, lifelong Washingtonians and first-generation Americans, high-achievers carrying the weight of their careers alongside the weight of where they come from. KCC was built with all of that in mind.

KCC therapist MorganBarney sat down with founders Heidi and Marjorie to hear the whole story.

What did it actually take to build a thriving therapy practice in DC? Hear more about the pivots, the hard seasons, the moments they almost didn’t make it, and what kept them going anyway.

What matters most to you when you’re choosing a therapist or a practice? Tell us in the comments.

05/13/2026

The thing you keep skipping in therapy? That’s usually the thing that needs your attention.

Money is one of those topics that most people avoid talking about.

We sat down with financial coach Keina Newell () on the Money Files podcast to talk about what money conversations actually look like inside a therapy room because they’re happening a lot less than they should be.

We got into how financial stress shows up in the body before it ever surfaces in words. How anxiety about money can trace back further than you’d expect, sometimes before you were even born. And why therapists have a responsibility to ask, even when clients never bring it up.

A piece of advice that stands out: if there’s a money conversation you know you need to have with your therapist but keep avoiding, send them an email right now. Just say: Please ask me about my money patterns. They’ll take it from there.

Is there something you’ve been meaning to bring up in therapy but keep finding reasons not to? What gets in the way?

Listen to the full episode: https://wealthovernow.com/whats-really-underneath-your-money-patterns-a-conversation-with-two-therapists/

05/07/2026

Mother's Day looks different for a lot of women in midlife.

Because underneath the celebrations, many are quietly wondering: why don’t I feel like myself lately?

Perimenopause can begin years before your last period. The hormonal shifts that come with it affect far more than your body: they shape your mood, your sleep, your concentration, and your sense of who you are.

This profound transition is often ignored or brushed off. But it deserves real support.

KCC therapist Morgan Chafin shares how therapy can help you move through it with compassion rather than self-criticism.

You’ll read about the surprising connection between your mental wellbeing and hormonal health.

For women in or approaching midlife, perimenopause and menopause have a way of arriving quietly, often in the middle of everything else. Mother’s Day, work deadlines, aging parents, the ordinary weight of a full life. While menopause is frequently framed as a physical milestone, its emotional and ...

05/07/2026

Mother’s Day looks different for a lot of women in midlife.

Because underneath the celebrations, many are quietly wondering: why don’t I feel like myself lately?

Perimenopause can begin years before your last period. The hormonal shifts that come with it affect far more than your body: they shape your mood, your sleep, your concentration, and your sense of who you are.

This profound transition is often ignored or brushed off. But it deserves real support.

KCC therapist Morgan Chafin shares how therapy can help you move through it with compassion rather than self-criticism.

You’ll hear about the surprising connection between your mental wellbeing and hormonal health.

04/30/2026

If you live in the DMV long enough, you start to notice people running on fumes, exhausted and stretched thin.

therapist Tessa Rudnick, LGSW, sits down to talk about what burnout actually looks like in our area. She explores the unique pressure of living and working in a city where urgency is part of the culture, and how that pressure takes a toll that can be hard to name until you are already running on empty.

The first step is recognizing it for what it is. Watch the full reel for her observations and gentle guidance on what recovery can look like, not as another thing to optimize, but as something you truly deserve.

💬 What does burnout feel like in your body? We would love to hear from you.

04/28/2026

If you are a therapist who wants the independence of private practice and the collaboration of teamwork, we’d love to meet you.

At , we’re growing our team this summer and looking for a graduate level or clinically licensed child and family therapist (LPC, LCSW, MFT) to join us in DC. Beyond seeing clients, become part of a practice that feels as intentional as the work itself.

We’re independently owned by two women who are also licensed therapists. Which means we understand the rewards and challenges of the work. You’ll have autonomy in how you practice, with a supportive team that respects your clinical voice.

You will find a welcoming, thoughtfully designed office, a collaborative team, an inclusive practice, and a culture where people genuinely care about the work and about each other.

If we sound like what you’ve been looking for, please reach out.

Apply by June 15, 2026: kennedycounselingcollective .com / careers

Or send your resume to support@kennedycounselingcollective.com

04/27/2026

🌍 Another year. Another beautiful reminder of why we love our community.

We had the best time showing up for our neighborhood at this year’s Earth Day Clean Up, picking up litter, getting our hands a little dirty, and being surrounded by people who genuinely care about this place we all call home.

Caring for the earth and caring for each other aren’t so different. Both ask us to slow down, pay attention, and show up, even when it’s inconvenient.

Thank you to everyone in the neighborhood who came out and made it such a meaningful afternoon. 🌱

Uptown Main Street

04/16/2026

We’re simplifying our practice to best serve our community.

Our whole team is finally under one roof and we couldn’t be more excited.

We’ve brought our two locations together into one home at 508 Kennedy. That means just one building where our entire team works side by side and where you’ll always know where to find us.

Everything from both 502 and 508 is now together in one space. The space is thoughtfully designed with the same care and intention you already know and love.

Soft lighting, intentional details, and a calming environment designed for comfort, with a dedicated space for little ones nearby.

We know the environment where healing happens matters. We put our energy into cultivating a healing space from the moment you walk through our doors and feel like you can finally exhale.

Swipe through to take a peek inside.

📍 508 Kennedy St NW, Suite 304, Washington, DC 20011

We can’t wait to see you here.

04/09/2026

Your ancestors survived really hard things. And somehow, they passed down exactly what you need to get through this moment.
The smell of a family dish. The song that plays and suddenly you can breathe again. The phrase your grandmother said that you catch yourself repeating.

That's not just nostalgia. That's medicine to your mind and soul.
During periods of collective stress, ancestral wisdom has always been how communities find their way back to resilience and joy. Right now, that wisdom is being called forward again, in our families, our nervous systems, our everyday choices.

Our latest blog is an invitation to reflect on the practices you already carry, and the ones you might be ready to reclaim.

Read it here → https://kennedycounselingcollective.com/finding-resilience-and-joy-in-ancestral-wisdom/

👇 What's one piece of wisdom, whether a ritual, a recipe, a saying, that someone passed down to you? Share it below.

In times of high stress and uncertainty, we tend to look for answers. Sometimes, the way through might actually be behind you. As clinicians, we hear the echo of collective stress in nearly every session these days. It can feel like history is repeating, and in many ways, it is. But it is also in [....

03/26/2026

Have you noticed how nature doesn’t rush its transitions? 🌸

Early spring can look quiet on the surface - bare branches, cold mornings, not much visible change. And yet, underground, everything is shifting.

Our growth often works the same way.

During hard seasons - grief, burnout, anxiety, or simply feeling stuck - it can feel like nothing is changing. But healing & growth often happens in quiet ways: pausing before reacting, naming something that’s been hard to say, allowing yourself to rest.

That can be especially challenging in DC, where the pace is relentless and productivity is worn like a badge of honor.

But our minds follow the same principle as our bodies: after a tough workout, muscles don’t grow while you’re pushing harder - they grow during recovery.

Perhaps this is your season to slow down - not to fall behind, but to reconnect with what’s happening within.

Where in your life do you need to trust the process more than pushing through?

03/18/2026

When kids experience big feelings, they don’t always have the words for them. And sometimes adults don’t either.

That is where the right book can help.

Our therapists shared the children’s books they actually use in sessions and recommend to families. These stories help kids unpack and understand emotions, navigate ADHD and anxiety, process separation, and practice empathy.

Many of these books help the adults reading them too.

If you are looking for thoughtful, therapist-recommended children’s books about feelings, identity, and connection, this list is a great place to start.

Do you have a children’s book that helped your family talk about big complex feelings? Tell us in the comments.

A KCC Therapist‑Recommended Reading List When your child is melting down and words fail both of you, the right book can capture the feelings neither of you can quite reach. And sometimes the most supportive thing a parent, caregiver, or therapist can do is read a book that says, “I hear you. I s...