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How to Build A Self-Care Kit: Portable and Digital Tools

Anxiety in the grocery line. Grief at a red light. Overwhelm in a workday. When hard feelings arrive, what do you reach for? A therapist's guide to building two self-care kits, a portable one for your bag and a virtual one on your phone. Mental health tools for the moments that matter.

By Simone Jacobs, LCSW-C​​, LICSW (she/her/hers)

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How to Build A Self-Care Kit: Portable and Digital Tools

Anxiety in the grocery line. Grief at a red light. Overwhelm in a workday. When hard feelings arrive, what do you reach for? A therapist's guide to building two self-care kits, a portable one for your bag and a virtual one on your phone. Mental health tools for the moments that matter.

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A Self-Care Assessment to Help You See Where You Are

Use this expanded self-care assessment, inspired by The Loveland Foundation, to notice patterns across physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and mind-body wellbeing. From Takoma Therapy in Takoma Park, MD.

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How Therapy Helps You Build Self-Care That Actually Sticks

Most of us have tried to build better self-care routines. We make the schedule, download the app, set the intention. And then life happens. In our latest blog post, we explore why trying harder isn't the same as healing deeper, and how therapy can help self-care finally stick.

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Introducing Our New Clinical Director at Takoma Therapy

Meet the Clinical Director of Takoma Therapy and learn about her values, leadership philosophy, and commitment to ethical, high-quality mental health care.

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Why Self-Care Sometimes Feels Impossible: A Therapist's Perspective

Self-care isn't hard because you lack discipline. This post explores why self-care feels selfish, triggers anxiety, and brings up difficult emotions, plus how therapy can help you develop sustainable practices that actually work. Perfect for: People who struggle with self-care guilt, can't stick to routines, or find traditional advice unhelpful.

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What Is Self Care and Why Is It So Hard? A Therapy-Informed Perspective

This therapy-informed post explores what self-care really means, why it feels so hard for so many people, and how therapy supports learning to care for yourself in realistic, compassionate ways.

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Starting Therapy: Why the Intake Process is Key to a Strong Therapeutic Relationship

At Takoma Therapy, we believe the intake process sets the foundation for successful therapy. Learn why we offer a unique three-session intake and what to expect as you begin your therapeutic journey with us.

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How to Use Your Insurance for Therapy: What You Need to Know Before You Start

Wondering how insurance works for therapy? Learn the difference between in-network and out-of-network benefits, how deductibles and co-pays apply, and what to expect from your plan before starting therapy.

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Finding Light in Dark Times: A Therapist's Reflection

This reflection reminds us that moments of lightness are not denial but survival, proof of our human capacity to hold grief and joy at the same time.

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Part 1 - How to Choose the Right Therapist

Finding a therapist is personal. What works for one person might not work for you. This guide walks you through how to choose a therapist who fits your needs, values, and goals, so you can begin therapy feeling more grounded and confident.

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Part 3 - What to Expect in Your First Few Sessions

The beginning of therapy can feel uncertain, but it doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn what typically happens in the first three sessions, how to tell if it’s a good fit, and what questions to ask yourself as you get started.

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Part 2 - What Makes a “Good” Therapist?

Not sure what to look for in a therapist? This post breaks down the qualities that truly matter, from empathy and presence to professional boundaries, so you can focus on finding someone who helps you feel seen, supported, and capable of change.

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