The DCNE team is growing, bringing more specialized care and faster access to the families and individuals we serve in the DMV area. We are excited
Anxiety vs ADHD in School: How to Tell the Difference
When your child is clearly intelligent but struggling to complete homework or test scores don't reflect their capabilities, the confusion can feel
The “Hairapist” Phenomenon: Why Hair Stylists Are Mental Health Gatekeepers (And How to Refer Ethically)
I've been hearing this term around Washington, DC lately: "hairapist." At first, it made me laugh. Then it made me think. We all know what happens
What the Chesapeake Center Closure Means for ADHD Care in the DMV Area
On January 2, 2026, the Chesapeake Center for Specialized Health Care in Bethesda permanently closed its doors. This Chesapeake Center closure means
Why Your Brain Hijacks Your New Year’s Goals (And What Actually Helps)
It's January 20th, and that resolution you set at the start of January is already slipping. The guilt is starting to set in, along with feelings of
New Neurofeedback Research And Getting Help in 2026
The past few years have been difficult in ways that feel different from anything we've experienced before. The pandemic changed something
How to Help Your Partner Get Therapy: Starting 2026 With Mental Health Support
You see it. The irritability that lingers, the way he withdraws when stress hits, and how he dismisses your considerate suggestions to talk to
Why Mothers’ Mental Health Is in Crisis—And What Can Actually Help
Have you noticed it? The fundamental shift in your social feeds, other mothers sharing their experience of motherhood and the toll it's taking on
Why ADHD Couples Struggle During the Holidays & How to Get Support
It's mid-November. Thanksgiving is two weeks away and the holiday stress is already mounting. But for couples where one partner struggles with ADHD,