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Are you dealing with trauma, and wondering if EMDR can really help?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy at NGCG offers you a different appraoch, one that combines somatics and neural plasticity to offer you relief. ngcgrp.com/contact-us
An image of an eye with a color wash over it, with the following text overlaid on the image: Title: EMDR and PTSD/CPTSD: Does it really help? Subtitle: Yes! Research shows up to 80%+* of people treated with EMDR no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD or CTPSD after treatment. Text on image: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy at NGCG is effective, adaptable, inclusive, and supportive. In very tiny text at the bottom: *de Jongh, A., de Roos, C., & El-Leithy, S. (2024). State of the science: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 37, 205–216.
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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If you’re feeling powerless, and aren’t sure where to turn or what to do, NGCG can help you with the challenging, rewarding process of introspection and change. Check our website to learn more: ngcgrp.com/services/cou...
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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At NGCG, we support our clients through their unique path to living authentically. If you could use empathy, validation, and a safe space to better understand yourself, connect with us today.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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You don’t have to change who you are. But you can change your mindset, you can grow your love for yourself, and you can take the reins on how you live your life. You can reclaim your life from the grip of trauma. And we are here to help you do it.
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An image of Michele Rosenthal over an autumn color scheme background, with the following quote over the image: Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. – Michele Rosenthal
November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Title: Counseling Services for Military Families Subtitle: Therapy for Military Wives, Spouses, and Partners We help military spouses find their identity, manage stress, and build a strong support system despite the challenges of military life.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Title: Counseling Services for Military Families Subtitle: Children (12+) & Teen Therapy We offer therapy for children (12+) and teens who are coping with the emotional challenges of frequent relocations and military family life.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Title: Counseling Services for Military Families Subtitle: Couples Counseling We help you address relationship challenges brought on by deployments, relocations, and communication breakdowns.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Title: Counseling Services for Military Families Subtitle: Therapy for Veterans We help service members or veterans cope with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the unique stressors associated with military life.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Our Fairfax, VA practice is in-network for TRICARE, allowing us to provide a safe, supportive therapy space for military families. Connect with us to see how we can help you and your family to heal, reconnect, and grow together.
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Title: Counseling Services for Military Families Text: At Neutral Ground Counseling Group, we offer therapy services specifically designed to support military personnel and their families. Bolded text in a 2x2 grid: Therapy for Veterans, Couples Counseling, Children (12+) & Teen Therapy, Therapy for Military Wives, Spouses, and Partners Subtitle: swipe to learn more
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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You’ve probably heard about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and how effective it is at reducing the impacts of trauma. If you have questions, or are ready to get started, check this link: ngcgrp.com/sally-harney
Image: A therapist and client sitting across from each other, looking at each other. The therapist may have an arm raised to indicate movement for the client’s eyes to follow. Text below should Title: What’s an EMDR session like? Banner on image: EMDR Therapy at Neutral Ground Counseling Group
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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At NGCG, we recognize the immense love and strain that caregiving brings. Our therapists can help you navigate stress, prevent burnout, and find sustainable ways to care for both your loved one and yourself.ngcgrp.com/contact-us
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November 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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We are committed to growth, collaboration, connection, and inclusivity, and by expanding our team's perspectives and experiences, we are even better equipped serve our community's mental health needs.
Read more about our team on our website, and don’t hesitate to get in touch! ngcgrp.com/about
Text on image: Our Neutral Ground Counseling Group Team is Growing! An image with pictures of Sally Harney, Anna Bergin-Raufner, Hannah Khan, Destini Moore, and Mark walker Words somewhere on image: Excellence in Care - Ethical Integrity - Non-Judgmental Support
October 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Are you ready to learn more about yourself as your therapist shares with you tools and supportive care that can empower you to create meaningful and lasting change in your life?

Then NGCG may be the place for you. We offer affirming, accepting therapy services both in-person and online.
Text on image: Neutral Ground Counseling Group: Where Can You Find Us? In-Person Therapy in Fairfax, VA Small italicized text: 11166 Fairfax Blvd., Ste 201, Fairfax, VA 22030 Online Therapy for anyone living in Virginia, Colorado, or Washington DC Banner on image: Call 703-988-4236 or email at clientcare@ngcgrp.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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At NGCG, our therapists are all active supporters of the LGBTQIAP+ community, educating themselves on the information and current events that impact LGBTQIAP+ lives every day.
For therapy that affirms you while helping you face the tough parts of life, check out NGCG: ngcgrp.com/services/lgb...
An image of LGBTQIAP+ individuals looking happy and fulfilled. Text over image: Can LGBTQIAP+ Affirming Therapy Really Help? Affirming therapy embraces all of you, empowering you to build a stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling life that fits you. In callout boxes: Identity Exploration Family Dynamics Relationship Dynamics Transition Support Anxiety & Depression Suicidality Discrimination Social Challenges
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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As a therapist, the foundation of his approach includes building trust and offering a welcoming and accepting space in which clients are able to safely explore their personal challenges. If you’re ready to get started working with Mark, you can learn more here: ngcgrp.com/mark-walke
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October 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Therapy isn’t meant to “fix” or “correct” you. When you do the sometimes painful, always empowering work of therapy, you learn who you are, how you work, and what matters most to you. And your therapist is there by your side, standing with you through every painful and every powerful moment.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Subtitle: What to do about cyberbullying: Don't respond. Keep records. Block the person. Report bullying on websites/apps. Tell a trusted adult.
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Subtitle: When you see someone else being bullied: Speak up. Get help. Don't add to the bullying. Start or participate in anti-bullying initiatives at school.
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Subtitle: When you are being bullied: Ask for help. Document the bullying. Speak up, but try to stay calm. Walk away if you can.
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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If you or a teen you know are struggling with the damage bullying can do to self-esteem, mental health, and even safety, talking to a trusted counselor, like those at NGCG, can help.

Learn more about how we help teens here: ngcgrp.com/services/ind...
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October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Connect with us today to see how affirming, accepting therapy can support you, and your teen, as you both navigate their new understanding of themselves! ngcgrp.com/services/cou...
October 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Hannah will work together with your teen to get to the root of their challenges, uncover their strengths, and explore new ways to cope with life's pressures. To learn more, and get started working with Hannah, visit our website today: ngcgrp.com/hannah-khan
October 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Our individual and group therapy options can help you move forward through self-discovery, self-compassion, and self-acceptance, providing you with tools that help you voice the emotional challenges you’ve carried silently, until now.
Learn more here: ngcgrp.com/services/ind...
October 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Are you feeling burnt out from information overload?
🤳 Pace yourself and only scroll or look at current events at specific times
🚶 Spend time out in your community.
🧘 Stay present and engage in mindfulness
💪 Join a cause to create meaning in your life
👂 Talk with a therapist.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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When you’re feeling helpless, action is the remedy. You don’t have to fix everything right away. But you can join a cause, find community, go outside, create, or even just acknowledge how you feel and offer yourself some grace as you deal with a tough time.
Reach out here: ngcgrp.com/contact-us
An image of someone looking helpless and alone, OR someone standing in a superhero pose, with the following text over the image (the list of items can be in blurbs around the central figure) Title: When you feel helpless, what can you do? Join a cause. Learn and share. Find community. Cultivate awe. Create. Go outside. Give yourself grace.
September 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM