therapist resources
Why We Take Our Time With Intake at Kentlands Psychotherapy
At Kentlands Psychotherapy, we believe the very first step in therapy—the intake process—sets the tone for everything that follows. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic alliance, the relationship between therapist and client, is the single strongest predictor of success in therapy, even more than the type of therapy used. That’s why we…
Narcissists, Sociopaths, and the Individuals Who Inexplicably Submit to Them
How Grad School Fails Therapists Many may be surprised to hear how little time is spent teaching students about narcissism and sociopathy in graduate school. It’s a blind spot of the profession because our people want to heal the sick and champion the underdog. As a result, most of our emphasis in psychopathology class focuses…
New Mental Health & Allied Professionals Meet-Up Circle Launches
We’re excited to share that our founder, Dr. Elizabeth Carr, has launched a new community initiative: the Mental Health and Allied Professionals Meet-Up Circle — an informal networking group for local licensed professionals who serve the mental health and well-being of individuals and families in metro Maryland. This new group was created to address a…
Becoming A Constant Object: Actionable takeaways from a classic
This essay explores how to become a steady and predictable presence (a constant object) in our clients’ therapeutic lives. During our first decade or so of clinical work, it’s easy to feel like our words need to be perfect, our interventions insightful, and our techniques airtight. But one of the most powerful things we can…
It's not an easy time to be a kid. Perhaps it never is, but now it's especially true. Let us help you understand and support your child's needs.
Is your teen struggling with school, in their relationships with friends, with you? Do they seem irritable, withdrawn, unmotivated, sad? Our therapist know how to help.
Are you looking to make some aspect of your otherwise good relationship better? Maybe you’ve tried all the strategies that make sense to you.