Ashley Peterson, LPCApr 72 minSaying "gay"The “don’t say gay” bill. First off, how unoriginal. The name alone screams “ketchup is spicy” and “I dissociate while screaming and...
Ashley Peterson, LPCMar 65 minYou asked, Waseem answered!Frequently asked questions and answers :) As someone seeking therapy, you have the right to ask your prospective provider questions as...
Ashley Peterson, LPCJan 241 minKids are people too! by Shaquana SmithHello again, Shaquana (she/her) here and I wanted to share some of my thoughts on providing therapy for children, one of my favorite...
Ashley Peterson, LPCDec 31, 20215 minGratitude in GoodbyeAs 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCOct 24, 20211 minMeet 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCSep 13, 20212 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCAug 16, 202111 minName & 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCApr 5, 20212 minRelationship Status with Anger... It’s Complicated by Waseem AminWhat’s your relationship with anger? How do you feel about this feeling - what’s the ‘meta emotion’ there? How do you feel when you...
Ashley Peterson, LPCFeb 10, 20215 minValentine's Day - Couples Communication Tools by Waseem AminValentine’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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCDec 31, 20204 minLooking 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCNov 1, 20201 minMeet 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCJul 30, 20209 minInner Child Work- Letter to my younger selfHello 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCJun 17, 20203 minBlack Lives MatterI, like many other people, have struggled to wrap my head around everything that has transpired. Like many other black people, racism has...
Ashley Peterson, LPCJun 1, 20202 minCoping with all things CovidProviding therapy in a pandemic has been challenging. We weren’t trained for this, and typically you don’t prepare someone for trauma per...
Ashley Peterson, LPCJan 17, 20203 minGuilt 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCJan 1, 20202 min#NewYearNewMeI started last year off motivated to work full time at someone else’s practice and very much looking forward to becoming complacent. I ...
Ashley Peterson, LPCDec 23, 20193 minFrom 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCNov 1, 20192 minTruth 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCSep 22, 20191 minSeasonal Affective DisorderWelcome 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...
Ashley Peterson, LPCSep 1, 20192 minGrounding...Helloooo!!! Welcome back if you’ve been here before and Welcome if it’s your first time visiting!!! I’ve been super busy building and...