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Alpha Omega Clinic

Catholic Therapists in VA & MD

The Alpha Omega Clinic Provides:
- A team of professionals faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
- Catholic psychologists, social workers, and marriage & family therapists working in outpatient settings
- Testing and full diagnostic evaluations for children and adults
- Mental health services on a sliding fee scale

03/31/2026

Blessed Holy Week to everyone! As we prepare for Easter, it may be helpful to reflect on the places within us that long for God. It can be so hard to let anyone into our raw spots, yet being alone only makes it harder. Taking a risk like that takes courage. We need to be clothed in safety so we can know the comfort of God. The quotes selected for this post are our way of helping you feel safe to enter more fully into the mystery of this season. All are welcome to join the celebration of victory over death! ⁣

Where do you need to experience the light of Christ? ⁣
“Open, O doors and bolts of my heart, that Christ the King of Glory may enter! ⁣
Enter, O my Light, and enlighten my darkness; ⁣
Enter, O my Life, and resurrect my deadness; ⁣
Enter, O my Physician, and heal my wounds;”⁣

* The information provided is for self-enrichment and not intended to replace any necessary mental health treatment.⁣

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03/26/2026

Did you notice a tendency toward the more critical thoughts about yourself, or the more compassionate ones?

03/25/2026

On this special day, let’s remember that God’s grace is with us, even in our struggles.

* The information provided is for self-enrichment and not intended to replace any necessary mental health treatment.⁣

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03/24/2026

🕊️ St. Oscar Romero knew what it was like to struggle from the inside. Today, on his feast day, we reflect on the witness he gave, both as a martyr and advocate for mental healthcare.

He lived with scrupulosity his whole life, and at age 49 was formally diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Already a priest, he had the humility to undergo psychoanalysis and seek counseling at a time when mental illness carried an enormous stigma, even in the Church.

Through that process, St. Oscar came to understand that clinical psychology was "a supplement to theology and morality”; not a threat to faith, but a gift that helped him understand himself more fully. His therapeutic journey freed him from the rigidity that had once bound him, healing and transforming his struggles into a source of energy and compassion.

That healing didn't diminish his holiness, it deepened it, and helped fuel his fierce, tireless advocacy for the dignity of every human person.

At Alpha Omega Clinic, we believe what Romero lived: that seeking help is an act of courage and humility, not weakness. That faith and mental healthcare walk hand in hand. That you don't have to be "well" to be holy — or loved. 💚

"Aspire not to have more, but to be more." — St. Oscar Romero

St. Oscar Romero, pray for us. 🙏

* The information provided is for self-enrichment and not intended to replace any necessary mental health treatment.⁣

Want to support our work? Visit aoclinic.org/donate

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03/17/2026

☘️ Before St. Patrick was a saint, he was a survivor.

Kidnapped at 16 and enslaved for years, Patrick endured isolation, fear, and uncertainty. Yet it was in that darkness that he turned to prayer — not once, not twice, but hundreds of times a day.

His suffering didn't break him. It became the ground where his faith and his healing took root.

In psychology we call this post-traumatic growth. Patrick might have simply called it grace.

This St. Patrick's Day, if you're in a hard season, know this: prayer is not just a spiritual practice, it can be a lifeline. Research shows that repetitive, grounding practices like prayer calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and restore a sense of safety.

You don't have to have it all together to begin. As Patrick’s story shows us, growth is often born out of pain and suffering.

☘️ "I arise today, through God's strength to pilot me." — St. Patrick's Breastplate

💚 If you're struggling, you don't have to do it alone. Reach out to us at Alpha Omega Clinic: faith-informed mental health care, right where you are.

* The information provided is for self-enrichment and not intended to replace any necessary mental health treatment.⁣

Want to support our work? Visit aoclinic.org/donate

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03/11/2026

Learning how to recognize the way your repeated, unwelcome thoughts show up is the first step to being able to respond differently and feel less trapped by them.

03/07/2026

All relationships have conflict. A common question we get is: What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy conflict in relationships? If you need support in improving your relationship skills make an appointment today at aoclinic.org

Information posted on our website or social media account accounts is not intended to be medical advice, nor is it intended to replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare provider.

03/06/2026

Call the main office at (301) 767-1733 or email info@aoclinic.org to book an appointment with Margaret today

* The information provided is for self-enrichment and not intended to replace any necessary mental health treatment.⁣

Want to support our work? Visit aoclinic.org/donate

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03/04/2026

All relationships have some degree of conflict. If you need help navigating relationship conflict, make an appointment now at aoclinic.org

Information posted on our website or social media accounts is not intended to be medical advice, nor is it intended to replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare provider.

03/03/2026

Questions for further reflection:

Do I experience my body as an obstacle to holiness, or as the very place where I meet God? What experiences have reinforced either belief?

What forms of self-judgment or dehumanizing inner dialogue keep me isolated from others or from God?

When I think about the Fall, where do I notice shame or hiding in my own life? How does that affect my prayer or sense of closeness with God?

If fasting is meant to be body-affirming, what would it look like for me to fast in a way that increases my dignity rather than shrinks it?

What attitudes, habits, or relational dynamics “harm the body” in my life—physically, emotionally, or spiritually?

What would it mean for me to fast from self-hatred, comparison, or harsh judgment this Lent? How would I practice that concretely?

If my humanity is the place where I encounter God, what part of my humanity feels hardest to bring into His presence?

How does the reality of the Incarnation challenge the idea that my body is something to escape or dominate?

What small embodied practice (slower eating, intentional breathing, walking, sitting, silence) might help me experience Christ more fully this season?

* The information provided is for self-enrichment and not intended to replace any necessary mental health treatment.⁣

Want to support our work? Visit aoclinic.org/donate

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02/26/2026

Call the main office at (301) 767-1733 or email info@aoclinic.org to book an appointment with Theresa today.

Want to support our work? Visit aoclinic.org/donate

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02/25/2026

We’d love to hear from you: what part of starting therapy feels most intimidating?

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9677 Main Street
Fairfax, VA
22031

Telephone

+13017671733

Website

http://www.aoclinic.org/

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