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Takoma Therapy

At Takoma Therapy, we offer a thoughtful and creative approach to therapy designed to guide you on a journey of self-discovery.

Connect with us today, and let’s embark on this transformative path together.

12/01/2025

If you’re considering couples therapy, but feel unsure, this guide is for you.

This guide walks you through what couples counseling looks like at Takoma Therapy; what happens in sessions, how it can help, and what support options we offer.

Couples counseling provides a non-judgmental, distraction-free space to understand your relationship more deeply, break unhelpful patterns, and strengthen emotional connection. Whether you’re navigating conflict, life transitions, distance, or aiming to feel closer, therapy can help you learn new ways of relating to one another.

We offer both couples therapy and a Couples Connection Group. This group is offers a targeted option focused on attachment needs, relationship patterns, and how unmet needs shape emotional connection. It’s a supportive way to begin working on your relationship with guidance, structure, and community all with a focus on Non-Violent Communication.

If you have questions or are looking to begin, reach out to our Intake Coordinator, Kendal Edwards, at intake@takomatherapy.com. If you’re interested in the group and want to learn more, check out our link in our bio.

11/28/2025

As we continue to move into the holiday season, we want to highlight the importance of slowing down, creating space for ourselves, and returning to what grounds us. ✨

We’re grateful to partner again with to offer another free Gentle Candlelit Yoga class on Friday, December 5th from 6:30–7:30 PM at their Takoma Park studio.

This class invites you into the glow of candlelight, where movement and stillness meet. Through breath and gentle postures, we practice finding steadiness in the midst of holiday busyness. Yoga is an act that not only settles the body; it creates space for the mind and heart to come back into balance.

Whether yoga is new to you or a familiar part of your rhythm, this is a chance to release tension, reconnect with yourself, and remember that rest is just as essential as giving and gathering.

✨ This offering is free and open to all. We’ll share the registration link in our stories as the date approaches. Save the date and join us!

11/24/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, many of us feel a mix of complex emotions. Holidays have a way of stirring old patterns and activating stress, while simultaneously inviting us to practice gratitude.

Self-compassion matters deeply right now. Drawing from the work of mindfulness teachers like Kristin Neff and Tara Brach, who remind us to pause and offer ourselves a loving, accepting presence, these affirmations and journal prompts are here to support you before the holiday begins.

Use these to center yourself before the day begins.
Return to them whenever you feel yourself getting pulled off center.

🧡 Save this post to revisit as you prepare for the holiday season.

11/21/2025

Moments of Joy with Lincoln✨

Parenting is full of quick, tender flashes that cut through the rush of everyday life. These little reminders of love may land before we even notice them. Lincoln shared one of those moments with us, along with a reflection on how pausing to notice joy shapes him as a parent and as a therapist:

“These pictures capture a brief moment of love and solidarity between my two daughters, the witnessing of which left me with a warm and contented feeling on a Tuesday before rushing off to daycare/summer camp. A brief and spontaneous positive feeling triggered by a simple pleasure. While these moments are abundant in the context of parenting, so are their antithesis: ‘small moments of frustration.’ My recognition and appreciation of these moments of joy serve to buffer my emotions in moments of frustration, and help me to be a more present father, husband, and therapist.”

These moments don’t cancel out the overwhelm or the hard days. However, they make room for us to reconnect with the parts of life that matter the most.

11/19/2025

Meet Elena, the newest therapist joining our team at Takoma Therapy! She brings a thoughtful, relational approach to supporting clients. Read more about her approach below:

“My name is Elena (she/her) and I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can process life’s complexities, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and grounded in mindfulness and strength-based practices. I attend to both emotional and body-based experiences, honoring the many ways people have adapted to navigate life’s challenges. Together, we create a space to practice new ways of relating to ourselves and others.

I bring an empathic, direct, and creative presence to therapy, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the surest foundations for healing and growth. My work is trauma-informed and strengths-based, shaped by experience supporting clients across the lifespan and from diverse cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds.

As a certified yoga teacher, I incorporate awareness of the mind–body connection and nervous system regulation into my therapeutic approach. My background in food justice, bilingual somatic work, and expressive arts facilitation informs how I show up as a therapist. I’ve worked at the intersection of trauma healing, integrative care, and community connection, bringing an understanding of how larger systems shape individual experiences into the therapeutic space.

Education: MSW, Smith College School for Social Work Patient Focus: Young Adults, Adults Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Mindfulness, Intuitive Eating Issues: Life Transitions, Stress Management, Identity Exploration, Self-Esteem, Boundary Setting, Relationship Challenges.”

We are so thrilled to have Elena join our team! If you’re interested in working with Elena or think she may be a good fit, reach out to schedule an appointment!

11/18/2025

Strengthening your relationship starts with understanding your needs and learning how to share them in ways that foster connection instead of conflict.

Our new Couple’s Connection Group, led by Hannah Bricker, LMSW, LGSW, brings adult couples of all identities together to explore attachment needs, practice Nonviolent Communication skills, and learn how to make needs-based requests rooted in choice rather than demand.

This 8-week, in-person group blends psychoeducation with experiential skill-building to help partners communicate more clearly, reduce defensiveness, and deepen emotional connection.

The group will begin on January 10th and will continue on Saturdays from 9:00am–10:30am through February 28th. This is an in-person group at our Takoma Therapy office. Spots are limited! Learn more and register through the link in our bio.

11/17/2025

Uncertainty can feel unbearable, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In therapy, we talk about how struggling with uncertainty is connected to anxiety, depression, and other challenges. Research shows that therapy can actually help you get more comfortable with not knowing over time.

Therapy helps you build real tools for facing the unknown. You learn to challenge the way you’re pulled toward worst-case scenarios and the belief that you have to control everything to feel safe. You practice taking small, supported steps into uncertainty.

Over time, this gradually changes your relationship with the unknown, and you build confidence in your ability to cope. When something unpredictable happens, you’re not automatically in panic mode; you can respond from a steadier place.

Stay tuned! In upcoming posts we’ll talk about what happens when you get better at sitting with uncertainty: we’ll look deeper into its benefits.

When uncertainty shows up for you, what’s your go-to move? Do you try to fix it immediately, avoid thinking about it, find yourself obsessing, or do you sit with the discomfort?

11/14/2025

Sometimes joy shows up in the places we return to for connection, comfort, or a sense of adventure. For Stephen, that joy comes through a meaningful ritual he shares with his family.

He writes: “One of my moments of joy is connecting with my adult children over the internet as we are playing cooperatively over PlayStation Network in some multiplayer role playing games (RPG) like Baldur’s Gate 3, or Elden Ring, or Diablo IV. It’s like we are on a family adventure together again. as a team fighting injustice, cruelty, or evil in a virtual place, but also reflecting on the real world values we hold dear and need to fight for in our real world, united and together.”

So many of us have our own version of this: moments that reconnect us to who we are, what matters to us, and the people who help us feel anchored. These small rituals can remind us that joy and meaning are still accessible, even when life feels heavy or complicated.

If Stephen’s perspective resonates with you, or if you’re seeking a therapist who understands trauma, resilience, and the importance of connection, we encourage you to explore working with him. Our link is in our bio!

11/12/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Jared to our Takoma Therapy team! He brings warmth, authenticity, and a deep belief that every healing journey is unique. His words say it best:

“I am a strong believer that no two people, experiences, or even moments are the same. Every healing journey is unique, but the need to be seen in order to heal is universal. Relationships have the power to heal the deepest wounds by offering the space to be seen, which is why my therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, authenticity, and a lack of judgment. By providing empathy and insight, my intention is to gently guide you closer to the authentic voice inside of you that can transform any hardship into a source of resilience.

I received my Master’s of Social Work from Howard University and previously received my Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Maryland College Park, where I majored in Psychology and minored in Philosophy. I was clinically trained at the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, where I facilitated group and individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, in office-based, virtual, and school-based settings. My educational and clinical background have prepared me to work across a diverse range of populations, but I am especially interested in working with those who are underrepresented in the mental health space, including males and BIPOC.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with loved ones and traveling. I also have a deep appreciation for the arts, which I like to integrate into my sessions.”

If you’re interested in working with Jared, or think he might be the right fit for you, visit our website to learn more or schedule a consultation. Our link is in our bio!

11/10/2025

As we head into the holidays, we’re beginning a new Affirmations Series to support you during this season.

Affirmations are short, intentional statements that help reshape our inner dialogue. They become anchors to return to when you need a reminder of your intentions. These are words we choose to hold onto. You might read through these before a family gathering or a demanding day and select one to carry with you. At the end of each post, we will share journal prompts to help with your reflection.

This first set of affirmations centers on boundaries, which are fundamentally about us. Boundaries are not about changing or controlling others, but about clarifying how we will respond. They define where we end and others begin. During a season that holds both joy and intensity, these affirmations are meant to create a little more space, compassion, and stability.

📍Save this to revisit whenever you need to remember these words.

11/07/2025

Little Moments of Joy with MacKenzie 🌸

MacKenzie shared: “Flowers have brought me a lot of joy recently. Creating summer bouquets for various events like weddings and showers has been incredibly fun and creative. I love matching colors and trying new arrangements. Summertime is the best opportunity to work with my favorite colors for bouquets, which makes it even better :-)”

As the days get colder and darker, MacKenzie’s reminder feels especially meaningful. Finding small ways to connect with color, creativity, and beauty can nurture our mental health. Flowers, art, music, and cooking can bring light into your routine and remind you that joy doesn’t only belong to summer.

Take a moment this week to notice what brightens your mood. Those little moments of joy matter more than we think. 🌷✨

11/05/2025

Meet Bonnie Hough, LMSW 🌿

We’re so excited to welcome Bonnie to the Takoma Therapy team! Her grounded, compassionate presence fits beautifully with the heart of our work here. We can’t wait for you to get to know her.

Bonnie’s bio: “We all have experienced those moments when life knocks us off our feet. Maybe you’re
feeling like an impostor in your own life, or are dealing with circumstances you never
saw coming and aren’t sure how to handle.

A lot of people I work with come in feeling stuck, disconnected, or quietly wondering if
something’s wrong with them. (I’m here to tell you: there isn’t!) Together, we’ll look at
what feels out of sync and start uncovering what’s been missing, so you can move
toward a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are, and who you want to be.

In our work together, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a little humor when it fits. I pull from
different therapeutic approaches, but more than anything, I focus on building a genuine
connection. I’m straightforward and practical when it helps, but I also make room to go
deeper so we can explore the stories, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped where
you are today. My goal is to help you find your own strength and confidence to handle
what life brings—because you absolutely can.
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I work with people from all walks of life, but I’m especially drawn to supporting those
dealing with grief, big life transitions, parenting and relationship challenges, pregnancy
and fertility journeys, and the ups and downs that come with physical health issues. Our
time together is a space to process it all—the worries, the joy, the heartbreak, and
everything in between.“

If you think that Bonnie may be the right fit for you, our link is in our bio!

Address

6930 Carroll Avenue, Ste 610
Takoma Park, MD
20912

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+13015639156

Website

http://www.takomatherapy.com/

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