Dana Harron

09/05/2025

https://bethesdamagazine.com/best-of-bethesda/

Again, and a clickable link I hope, we are hoping that possibly Carissa Hannum might take best individual therapist, Taylor Rapuano might be in the running for best teen/family therapist, and Monarch might be in consideration for best family/marriage practice.

Bethesda Magazine brings you our annual Best of Bethesda coverage with the top picks from our editors and readers for the best restaurants, things to do & more.

09/05/2025

We would be so grateful if you would consider voting for us for Best of Bethesda Magazine. In particular, we are hoping that possibly Carissa Hannum might be held up for best individual therapist, on account of how amazing she is, that Taylor Rapuano might take best child/individual therapist since she works so well with those teens and families, and possibly that Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy might be in the running for best marraige/family practice.

You have to vote for 5 things, so please know that we also love Frankly Pizza and Woodhouse Day Spa.

Thank you thank you thank you!
Your support really matters to us and

Best of Bethesda voting begins TODAY! Polls are now open to vote for your favorite Montgomery County businesses.

To streamline the voting process, the Best of Bethesda Readers’ Poll has returned to a single round voting process.

Cast your votes for who you believe to be the best of our community at the link!

https://bethesdamagazine.com/best-of-bethesda-party/

09/30/2024

https://bestofbethesda.moco360.media/

Hi, Before I completely fade back into social media oblivion, its the very last chance to
support Monarch for best family/couples practice and Mary Blair Holden for best adolescent therapist!

I honestly feel like we have such a great team of clinicians and I would love to see that honored.

Dont forget you have to vote for 5 things.

Voting ends today!!!

09/19/2024

YAY! Mary Blair Holden and Monarch are both finalists for Bethesda Magazine's Best of Bethesda Ballot!

Monarch Wellness & Psychotherapy is nominated for Best Marriage and Family Therapy Practice. We are honored to support couples and families in building stronger, healthier relationships amidst eating disorders and other difficult situations.

Mary Blair Holden is nominated for Best Adolescent Therapist. Mary Blair’s dedication has helped adolescents with anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders thrive through her compassionate care.

We would be so grateful for your support!

How to vote:

Visit the Best of Bethesda Elimination Ballot.

Navigate to the “Health and Wellness” category.

Vote for Mary Blair in the "Therapist for Children and Adolescents" category.

Vote for Monarch Wellness in the "Marriage and Family Therapy Practice" category.

Remember, you must cast votes in at least 5 categories for your votes to count.

Voting is only open until September 30 at 5 p.m.

The winners will be announced in January/February 2025, and we’d love for Mary Blair and Monarch to be recognized for the work we do in our community!

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration! We deeply value all of the people who help this practice and its clients to thrive.

07/02/2024

Sorry and hope you don't mind my low-tech way of being, but what I meant was here is a link that you can follow to buy my book if you're interested; apparently it's the five year anniversary!

07/01/2024

Apparently it's the fifth anniversary of the publication of my book!!! I'm quit proud to be honest. It's a guide for people in relationship with people who are struggling with food and eating, with a particular emphasis on helping partners.

05/17/2024

….is this posting? I know this might seem like a crazy question but my facebook was hacked a while ago, they changed the password and started posting all kinds of unsavory things. Facebook has been non-responsive about it. But…maybe…I’ve actually still been logged in on my phone somehow?

07/14/2022

Know a great therapist? We are hiring! Flexible schedule, wonderful clients, amazing team.

10/14/2021

Are you in a relationship with someone who is overcoming an eating disorder? What does intimacy look like in a relationship with an eating-disordered person? Why is self-care vital for the overall well-being of the partner or everyone involved in the family?

In this podcast episode, Kate Fisch speaks about Loving Someone with An Eating Disorder with Dr. Dana Harron.
https://eatingrecoveryacademy.com/episode6/

In this episode, Kate Fisch and Dr. Dana Harrron speak about being in a relationship and loving someone with an eating disorder.

07/27/2021

❄️A partner's eating disorder can erode one's personal boundaries. Holding boundaries is key, as is making sure they are not too rigid or weak.

❄️Only when a person has healthy boundaries can they authentically support a partner with an eating disorder.

❄️Having unhealthy boundaries with a partner who has an eating disorder may include accommodating their habits or helping them avoid their fears.

07/27/2021

❄️A partner's eating disorder can erode one's personal boundaries. Holding boundaries is key, as is making sure they are not too rigid or weak.

❄️ Only when a person has healthy boundaries can they authentically support a partner with an eating disorder.

❄️Having unhealthy boundaries with a partner who has an eating disorder may include accommodating their habits or helping them avoid their fears.

07/14/2021

“The purpose of my body is to carry around my head”, says Jemma.

“I don’t feel like I’m really here”, says Dominique.

“I wish that I could just be a brain and not have to worry about my body”, says Carl.

🌷 Embodiment invites people into their bodies, where they begin to have access to the vicissitudes of their emotional experience as well as their other physical sensations such as hunger and satiety.

🦋 It’s one term for the “vibe” that happens between two people in the therapy office – things slow down, time becomes less important, and both therapist and client are really and truly present.

🌼 There is enough time, space and safety to pay attention to questions that otherwise might be completely overlooked by a client with disordered eating:

How am I feeling right now?

What are my heart rate and my breathing like?

Are my muscles all tensed up?

Is there something I need, or something I have too much of?