Ashley Peterson, LPC
Shaquana talks CBT
CBT stands for Cognitive-behavioral Therapy. It focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how the...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Saying "gay"
The “don’t say gay” bill. First off, how unoriginal. The name alone screams “ketchup is spicy” and “I dissociate while screaming and...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Mar 6
- 5 min
You asked, Waseem answered!
Frequently asked questions and answers :) As someone seeking therapy, you have the right to ask your prospective provider questions as...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Kids are people too! by Shaquana Smith
Hello again, Shaquana (she/her) here and I wanted to share some of my thoughts on providing therapy for children, one of my favorite...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Dec 31, 2021
- 5 min
Gratitude in Goodbye
As a therapist when you begin your journey as a resident therapist, you know that you want to help people and you are full of excitement...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Oct 24, 2021
- 1 min
Meet Shaquana Smith (she/her) our newest Resident Therapist!
Hello, My name is Shaquana Smith and I am excited to work with you! I am committed to providing the best therapeutic services to my...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Sep 13, 2021
- 2 min
*Insert "Sister, Sister" theme song*
Psychology intrigued me because I wanted to know how my sister and I could be so similar yet so different. We are both born in March...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Aug 16, 2021
- 11 min
Name & Gender Marker Change Process (for adults in Fairfax County) by Waseem Amin
***Please note that the information below is not legal advice and cannot replace input from a licensed attorney. This information is...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Apr 4, 2021
- 2 min
Relationship Status with Anger... It’s Complicated by Waseem Amin
What’s your relationship with anger? How do you feel about this feeling - what’s the ‘meta emotion’ there? How do you feel when you...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Feb 10, 2021
- 5 min
Valentine's Day - Couples Communication Tools by Waseem Amin
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so why not take a moment to strengthen your communication with your partner(s)? A lot of the time, I notice...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Dec 31, 2020
- 4 min
Looking back on 2020..
Guess who finally showed ready to post a final 2020 blog? Me! I feel like I always say I'll do better and I have the intention to...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Meet Waseem Amin (he/him/his) our newest Resident Therapist!!
Hey there, I’m Waseem and my pronouns are he/him. I recently obtained my Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Jul 30, 2020
- 9 min
Inner Child Work- Letter to my younger self
Hello All and Welcome Back!! I keep saying I’m going to do better with this blog, but I find that I can only write when I’m motivated or...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Jun 16, 2020
- 3 min
Black Lives Matter
I, like many other people, have struggled to wrap my head around everything that has transpired. Like many other black people, racism has...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
Coping with all things Covid
Providing therapy in a pandemic has been challenging. We weren’t trained for this, and typically you don’t prepare someone for trauma per...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Jan 16, 2020
- 3 min
Guilt Free Boundaries
So much of my job is providing a safe space for understanding without asking for understanding in return, and so it’s easy to forget that...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Jan 1, 2020
- 2 min
#NewYearNewMe
I started last year off motivated to work full time at someone else’s practice and very much looking forward to becoming complacent. I ...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Dec 23, 2019
- 3 min
From Frienemy to Friends
*Pulls hat down to cover face* I'm about 23 days late with this blog post, and I don't really have any excuse but work in progress...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Nov 1, 2019
- 2 min
Truth or Dare
Hello November and Welcome back!! This month we are talking about why we lie in therapy when truth is a fair alternative. Like most...
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Ashley Peterson, LPC
- Sep 22, 2019
- 1 min
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Welcome back, I stayed true to my word and boom, a new month and a new blog post!! As we enter Fall my first thought is always, Seasonal...
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