Your Holistic Therapy Partner Through It All

If you’re searching for things to do in Bel Air MD, chances are you’re not just bored, you’re overwhelmed. Families in Bel Air are stretched thin. Kids are overscheduled. Teens are juggling academic pressure and social stress. Adults are trying to hold everything together while quietly running on empty. Even when we look up “things […]

Finding places where children with autism can truly be themselves isn’t easy. Many families know the stress of arriving somewhere labeled “kid-friendly,” only to discover it’s loud, crowded, or overwhelming. For parents of neurodivergent children, outings often come with added planning and uncertainty. Thankfully, Harford County offers more than traditional playgrounds. There are parks, trails, […]

You’ve done therapy before.It was… fine. You gained some insight. You understood why you do what you do. But once sessions ended, real life stayed mostly the same. The anxiety came back. The overwhelm never fully lifted. And you found yourself wondering: Is this really all therapy is? For many people, the answer is no—it’s […]

Daylight Saving Time hits and, on paper, it sounds fine. An extra hour of sleep. Cozy evenings. Fall candles and sweatshirts. But then the days actually start getting shorter. Your alarm goes off in the dark. You eat breakfast in the dark. You leave for work in the dark. By the time you get home, […]

You checked the clock, thought you had plenty of time… and still ended up 15 minutes late. Again. Maybe you promised you’d only scroll for “just five minutes,” or you truly believed that assignment would take half an hour — not three. When the day ends, you’re left wondering: Why am I like this? Here’s […]

Struggling with anxiety, boundaries, or emotional disconnect? You’re not alone. Learn how group therapy supports adult children of alcoholics in healing. How Group Therapy Helps Adult Children of Alcoholics Heal If you grew up in a home affected by alcohol or drug use, the impact likely went beyond what you saw. Whether a parent was […]

 You have the power to open the door to change. Here’s how to talk to your loved one about drinking with empathy, strength, and wisdom How To Talk To An Alcoholic About Getting Help Without Shame Talking to someone you care about regarding their drinking can feel challenging, but it’s also an act of love, […]

You Don’t Need to Have It All Together to Start Therapy If you’ve ever typed “I need therapy” or wondered, “Should I see a therapist?” into a search bar, you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong to ask. The truth is, you don’t need to be in a full-blown crisis to benefit from therapy. You […]

How Group Therapy Helps Teens with ADHD and Autism Build Confidence and Connection Photo by Alex Green When teens are diagnosed with ADHD or autism, everyday experiences like school, friendships, and family life can become overwhelming. Challenges with social situations, emotional regulation, and focus are common, and they often impact a teen’s confidence and independence. […]

What Are Anxiety Grounding Techniques and Why Do They Work?  Photo by Mikhail Nilov Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it without tools that truly help. As therapists at The JW Group, we often hear clients say, “I know I need to calm down, but I just don’t know […]