Takoma Therapy
@takomatherapy.bsky.social
With creative and thoughtful approaches to therapy, our therapists will guide conversations that lead to real and lasting change.
Takoma Therapy is a Black-woman-owned business in Takoma Park, MD.
https://www.takomatherapy.com
Takoma Therapy is a Black-woman-owned business in Takoma Park, MD.
https://www.takomatherapy.com
If you’re considering couples therapy, but feel unsure, this guide is for you.This is what couples counseling looks like at Takoma Therapy; what happens in sessions, how it can help, and what support options we offer.
December 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If you’re considering couples therapy, but feel unsure, this guide is for you.This is what couples counseling looks like at Takoma Therapy; what happens in sessions, how it can help, and what support options we offer.
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Some days we all need reminders about our mental health.
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Some days we all need reminders about our mental health.
Strengthening your relationship starts with understanding your needs & learning how to share them to foster connection instead of conflict.
November 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Strengthening your relationship starts with understanding your needs & learning how to share them to foster connection instead of conflict.
As October comes to an end, many of us feel a subtle shift within the season, and within ourselves. Shorter days and the approach of the holidays can bring up a mix of anticipation, pressure, nostalgia, loneliness, or a yearning for things to be different.
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
As October comes to an end, many of us feel a subtle shift within the season, and within ourselves. Shorter days and the approach of the holidays can bring up a mix of anticipation, pressure, nostalgia, loneliness, or a yearning for things to be different.
What if the distance in therapy wasn’t about professionalism, and it was about an outdated model? For generations, therapists were trained that neutrality was the gold standard. It was what the field genuinely believed created the best outcomes.
October 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
What if the distance in therapy wasn’t about professionalism, and it was about an outdated model? For generations, therapists were trained that neutrality was the gold standard. It was what the field genuinely believed created the best outcomes.
Ever wondered why therapists ask about your past in such detail? We know how vulnerable and challenging that can feel. But there’s a reason we do it. It’s where understanding truly begins. It’s where meaning takes shape, patterns start to make sense, & healing can begin to take root.
October 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Ever wondered why therapists ask about your past in such detail? We know how vulnerable and challenging that can feel. But there’s a reason we do it. It’s where understanding truly begins. It’s where meaning takes shape, patterns start to make sense, & healing can begin to take root.
Like anything in nature, we move through seasons of growth, pause, and change. Some weeks feel expansive and full of energy, others more quiet or tangled.
October 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Like anything in nature, we move through seasons of growth, pause, and change. Some weeks feel expansive and full of energy, others more quiet or tangled.
In therapy, there are often moments when the right words arrive softly and land deeper than we expect. These are the types of reminders we hope every client can carry with them, long after the session ends.
September 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In therapy, there are often moments when the right words arrive softly and land deeper than we expect. These are the types of reminders we hope every client can carry with them, long after the session ends.
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Come get cozy indoors with any of our free events this September! Can't make it to an event? Let us know if you want a signed copy of any of these titles held for you at the store.
August 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Come get cozy indoors with any of our free events this September! Can't make it to an event? Let us know if you want a signed copy of any of these titles held for you at the store.
Sometimes, people come to therapy thinking they must change themselves. They may want to be better, stronger, calmer, more lovable, or more “together.” But often, the work isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about slowly unlearning the ways you’ve had to shape yourself to survive or to feel safe.
July 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Sometimes, people come to therapy thinking they must change themselves. They may want to be better, stronger, calmer, more lovable, or more “together.” But often, the work isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about slowly unlearning the ways you’ve had to shape yourself to survive or to feel safe.
Last week, we posted a Guide to Summer Boundaries, and today we’re following up with a powerful quote from Dr. Harriet Lerner.
July 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Last week, we posted a Guide to Summer Boundaries, and today we’re following up with a powerful quote from Dr. Harriet Lerner.
Summer can bring joy and stress. This guide offers simple ways to set boundaries that protect your peace and support your relationships. Swipe through for tips you can use all season long!
July 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Summer can bring joy and stress. This guide offers simple ways to set boundaries that protect your peace and support your relationships. Swipe through for tips you can use all season long!
Sometimes things happen in life that we didn’t ask for. We can’t go back and change what caused grief, trauma, or deep hurts. What we can do, is find a way to relate to these experiences differently. That’s what therapy makes room for.
July 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Sometimes things happen in life that we didn’t ask for. We can’t go back and change what caused grief, trauma, or deep hurts. What we can do, is find a way to relate to these experiences differently. That’s what therapy makes room for.
In therapy, so much of the work happens in quiet, unseen ways. In the pauses, in the weeks that feel like “nothing happened,” in the courage it takes to show up and stay present.
It can feel slow. But in the slowness, something powerful is happening.
We’re making space for something new to grow.
It can feel slow. But in the slowness, something powerful is happening.
We’re making space for something new to grow.
June 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In therapy, so much of the work happens in quiet, unseen ways. In the pauses, in the weeks that feel like “nothing happened,” in the courage it takes to show up and stay present.
It can feel slow. But in the slowness, something powerful is happening.
We’re making space for something new to grow.
It can feel slow. But in the slowness, something powerful is happening.
We’re making space for something new to grow.
In therapy, we often witness the truth that even in the aftermath of trauma, heartbreak, or rejection, the capacity for softness remains. It’s a quiet, radical kind of strength in choosing compassion when the world has tried to harden you.
June 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In therapy, we often witness the truth that even in the aftermath of trauma, heartbreak, or rejection, the capacity for softness remains. It’s a quiet, radical kind of strength in choosing compassion when the world has tried to harden you.
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June 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Sometimes we dislike the parts of ourselves that struggle: the symptoms, behaviors, or emotional patterns we wish we could “fix.” Therapy can help us take on a new perspective of these and view our symptoms as creative and protective responses to what we’ve been through.
June 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Sometimes we dislike the parts of ourselves that struggle: the symptoms, behaviors, or emotional patterns we wish we could “fix.” Therapy can help us take on a new perspective of these and view our symptoms as creative and protective responses to what we’ve been through.
At Takoma Therapy, we know the relationship between you and your therapist is at the heart of the work. We set aside the first three sessions just to get to know each other with no expectation to commit right away.
June 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
At Takoma Therapy, we know the relationship between you and your therapist is at the heart of the work. We set aside the first three sessions just to get to know each other with no expectation to commit right away.
Therapy begins not just with words, but with relationship. The sense that your therapist is present with you, attuned, and able to hold what you bring into the room.
But what makes someone feel like a good therapist?
What qualities help you feel safe, seen, and supported?
But what makes someone feel like a good therapist?
What qualities help you feel safe, seen, and supported?
May 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Therapy begins not just with words, but with relationship. The sense that your therapist is present with you, attuned, and able to hold what you bring into the room.
But what makes someone feel like a good therapist?
What qualities help you feel safe, seen, and supported?
But what makes someone feel like a good therapist?
What qualities help you feel safe, seen, and supported?
When it comes to therapy, one factor stands out across all the research: the therapeutic relationship is the single most important element in healing. This is especially true for trauma recovery.
It’s not just what happens in therapy, but who you’re with and how safe you feel in that space.
It’s not just what happens in therapy, but who you’re with and how safe you feel in that space.
May 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
When it comes to therapy, one factor stands out across all the research: the therapeutic relationship is the single most important element in healing. This is especially true for trauma recovery.
It’s not just what happens in therapy, but who you’re with and how safe you feel in that space.
It’s not just what happens in therapy, but who you’re with and how safe you feel in that space.
Beginning the search for a therapist is an act of hope and an act of courage. Taking your time - asking questions, noticing what feels right - makes room for the kind of support for your healing and growth.
This new series is here to help you navigate the search for the right fit.
This new series is here to help you navigate the search for the right fit.
May 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Beginning the search for a therapist is an act of hope and an act of courage. Taking your time - asking questions, noticing what feels right - makes room for the kind of support for your healing and growth.
This new series is here to help you navigate the search for the right fit.
This new series is here to help you navigate the search for the right fit.
Your deeper self-care kit ✨
This is your space for intentional care - something to turn to when you have the time & capacity to slow down & reconnect with yourself. Keep it somewhere accessible in moments when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of grounding & comfort.
This is your space for intentional care - something to turn to when you have the time & capacity to slow down & reconnect with yourself. Keep it somewhere accessible in moments when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of grounding & comfort.
April 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Your deeper self-care kit ✨
This is your space for intentional care - something to turn to when you have the time & capacity to slow down & reconnect with yourself. Keep it somewhere accessible in moments when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of grounding & comfort.
This is your space for intentional care - something to turn to when you have the time & capacity to slow down & reconnect with yourself. Keep it somewhere accessible in moments when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of grounding & comfort.
Starting therapy is a courageous step toward growth. It’s important to note that therapy can bring up unexpected emotions; some we may be unprepared for or never learned how to manage. A self-care kit can help you regulate your emotions & stay grounded as you continue to work through these feelings
March 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Starting therapy is a courageous step toward growth. It’s important to note that therapy can bring up unexpected emotions; some we may be unprepared for or never learned how to manage. A self-care kit can help you regulate your emotions & stay grounded as you continue to work through these feelings
At Takoma Therapy, we believe that understanding the ‘why’ behind our experiences - our personal histories and cultural influences - can be a powerful part of healing. When we explore these layers, we can find meaning and self-compassion even in the midst of what feels like an unbearable struggle.
March 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
At Takoma Therapy, we believe that understanding the ‘why’ behind our experiences - our personal histories and cultural influences - can be a powerful part of healing. When we explore these layers, we can find meaning and self-compassion even in the midst of what feels like an unbearable struggle.
Connection is a core human need, but it can be complicated. We may long to be seen and understood while experiencing a fear of vulnerability. Past experiences and our attachment patterns shape how we engage or distance ourselves from community.
March 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Connection is a core human need, but it can be complicated. We may long to be seen and understood while experiencing a fear of vulnerability. Past experiences and our attachment patterns shape how we engage or distance ourselves from community.