“Dear PoPville,
George Washington University maintains the Community Counseling Service Center and is currently accepting new clients. This underutilized resource serves to make mental health access available to all who seek it. Read More
photo by Eric Sidle
“Dear PoPville,
I’m seeking recommendations for D.C.-area therapists and psychiatrists. If you can recommend any based on your own experience or that of friends or family members, I’d appreciate it.
Thanks!”
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“Dear PoPville,
My partner (a native Spanish speaker) is currently looking for a psychologist in the DMV. I know she can’t be the only one looking for a psychologist conversant in her native language. Does anyone have recommendations for a Spanish-speaking psychologist, preferably in the District? Bonus points if they take insurance! Thank you.”
photo by Eric Sidle
“Dear PoPville,
I know that right now therapists are harder to find than ever, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a good therapist who works with lawyers. Read More
Ed. Note: Information here about “anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis will be able to dial 988”. Also the DC Department of Behavioral Health’s Community Response Team can be contacted. They have a 24/7 hotline: 202-673-6495.”
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to reach out to spread the awareness about an unwell man in Navy Yard. As quick background, our dog was born with a medical condition and walks with a bad limp. We have been treating it since he was a puppy but there is nothing we can do until he is older. He’s given pain medicine (as needed) and is well taken care of and frequently sees the vet.
Last week, a man with blue hair approached my girlfriend while she was walking our dog and continuously commented on our dog’s leg. She asked him to leave her alone and was able to walk away.
This morning around 7:20 am, the man approached her again. He was screaming at her, followed her, kept trying to get close to her, and at one point even laid in the street. Read More
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“Dear PoPville,
I’ve had Kaiser for three years and have had an extremely difficult time trying to get help for mental health, specifically access to a therapist. Each time I try to access therapy they say that patients can not receive regular individual therapy services due to their “model” (in reality it is because they don’t have enough therapists for the number of members they have). Most recently, I completed an initial visit with a therapist who told me I could have my second appointment 3 months in the future and gave me a single book recommendation in the meantime. Read More
