"Perinatal" is the period of time from when you become pregnant and up to 1-2 years after giving birth. Art therapy can be very beneficial to women in all stages of their perinatal journey, especially if they’re experiencing mental health issues.

In August 2022, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy partnered on a Perinatal Art Therapy study.

When a child or adult is in the middle of a crisis, it’s not always helpful to unpack what’s going on and get into their current situation.

Introducing Kirsten Ashey, a recent clinician addition to the Sage House Therapy Team! We are so excited to have her.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so we’re shining a light on common questions surrounding sexual assault.

April is Counseling Awareness Month, and this week we thought it would be beneficial to provide a glossary of different types of therapy practices. It can be confusing picking the right therapy approach, so it’s important to understand the different kinds therapy practices like Sage House offer.

When you decide to see a therapist, it can be difficult to choose what therapy approach to use. It can be very hard to figure out what therapy is right for you. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy, so it’s important to understand the various approaches and their benefits.

The last week of February marks Eating Disorder Awareness Week. follow up on our conversation last week about how to talk to your child about eating disorders, this week we’re addressing eating disorders in adults and how to talk to a loved one if you’re concerned they might be developing an eating disorder.

Next week marks Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and we’re shining a light on what to do if you’re concerned your child is at risk for developing an eating disorder.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so let’s discuss a hot topic in romantic relationships: communication. Communication is the foundation of every relationship, especially the romantic type. No matter how hard we try, we cannot read our partner’s mind.

Introducing our wonderful new clinician, Kate Mullins! We are so excited to welcome her to the Sage House team.

January is self-love month. It’s a great time of the year to ground yourself in self-love and set yourself up for success and happiness.

If you live in a cold weather state, it can be easy to feel cooped up during the winter–especially with young children. If it’s too cold or gets dark too early to play outside, how can you keep your kids entertained with enrichment activities?

The end of the year is a great time for reflection. After spending the holidays with loved ones, the last week of the year brings a much-needed downtime for most.

Burnout in the workplace is common in normal times, let alone in stressful ones. With medical professionals still overwhelmed, remote workers struggling to separate their home office and their home, no matter what profession you’re in, burnout is a major concern.

Fall is a transitional season – the air gets cooler, the leaves change to bright reds, oranges, and yellows. This season of change can also trigger changes in our mental health.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and this year we’re shining a light on the devastation tens of thousands of families across the United States experience with the loss of a baby or pregnancy.

Unfortunately, bullying is a common experience in childhood and has only been exacerbated by cyber bullying online and on social media platforms. If you suspect your child is being bullying, it’s okay; there are plenty of ways you can support your child to lessen the emotional impact.