Dr. Theis

Do you ever find that your brain gets stuck on certain thoughts and it feels nearly impossible to shift your focus onto something else?  It wouldn’t be so bad if those thoughts were about the amazing vacation you just took, the delicious meal you’re going to cook tonight, or a soul-healing phone call you just … Read more

Midlife and the beginning of an empty nest season can be a time of significant change and transition. You may find yourself with more free time, a quieter home, fewer people depending on you, and less daily chaos. While many parents look forward to this chapter, it can also bring upsetting feelings. Empty nest syndrome … Read more

Healthy boundaries in relationships are clear limits that help you communicate your needs, protect your emotional and physical well-being, and maintain mutual respect. Effective boundary setting means identifying what is important to you, expressing those limits clearly, and taking consistent action when those limits are not respected.  While you often hear people talk about the … Read more

All students struggle from time to time, but if your child is working hard and still falling behind or if school is becoming a source of frequent frustration, it may be a sign of something deeper. Your child may process information differently, or there may be an underlying learning or attention issue. Here are some … Read more

Those of us in Northern Virginia have a recent memory of a tornado watch. Schools let out early because of a worrisome forecast of strong storms, high winds, and the possibility of tornadoes. Not too much seemed to come of it, thankfully, but it was likely the first of a series of tornado watches for … Read more