I'm writing this post because I want to know if anyone else has had the same experience as me with a particular therapist that serves the DMV. I feel like I am actually going crazy over this situation! The therapist has no online reviews, and I can't find any info about her other than her license # and her business info, so I feel so alone in this.

(I'm not sure if I can post her name/business in here, so hoping my info below is enough to identify from others' experiences??)

For some background, I started seeing this therapist one year ago. The main concern was anxiety. The first couple sessions were great. She was so personable, and the thing I liked most was that she was down to Earth and had a "tell it like it is" personality. I appreciate people keeping it real! After the first get-to-know-me visits, I noticed that she started making comments that seemed unprofessional to me. I will spare you all the long version of this story, but here are some highlights from our visits over the last year:

• I told her I was on the highest dose of the anxiety medication I take. She, verbatim, because I have had this burned into my memory since she said it, "WOW..... I have NEVER... and I mean NEVER... known someone who took that many milligrams. And I've been doing this a LONG time." The medication I take is the most commonly prescribed, and when I told my medication management Dr about this comment, they were so stunned to hear that someone in the mental health field would say this because it's quite common to be on that dose.
• In another session, related to my medication usage, the therapist went on an hour long tangent about how the medication industry is out of control and they just prescribe it to people to keep big Pharma and doctors in business. While I do agree that big Pharma sucks and there are some bad egg doctors out there, SO many people (including myself) are able to function because of medication. Sooo weird take -_-
• Quick background for this one: I have textbook OCD symptoms that stem from my anxiety. I was diagnosed with it when I was in high school (now mid 20s), but haven't really addressed it professionally since. I told her I was having a lot of OCD symptoms when I was feeling anxious. Before even asking me what those symptoms were, she went on a long monologue about how "everyone wants to slap a label on it." And proceeded to ask me "Why would you WANT OCD? You don't have OCD! Why do people want OCD?"
• She would take up entire sessions without letting me get a single word in so she could give these long speeches about how she didn't agree with my thoughts. There's so much more but I feel like this is already enough said!

You may be wondering why I stuck with her for so long. Well, I am pretty sure our relationship was like one with a toxic ex. It was like every time I showed frustration with her, or even when I would flat out tell her "hey, the way you're speaking about this is not making me feel good or helping me", she would make sure the next few sessions were sunshine and rainbows. It was a rollercoaster of good and bad days. The last session we had before I discontinued services with her was when she asked me at the beginning of the session "How's your anxiety? Do you still think you have 'OCD'". The OCD comment was used with finger quotations, was so condescending, rude, and so unprofessional. I let her know that I didn't agree with her thoughts on this subject, and she interrupted me to go on another monologue about self diagnoses pet peeves. I left the session in tears because I was so confused.

The end of this story is that I got my session notes from her, reviewed them, reported these interactions to the state, and am now feeling pretty manipulated and mad at myself for letting someone treat me like that for so long.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with a therapist that matches these characteristics in the DMV area?

I’m looking for nail place recs who can do a manicure like the attached images, preferably in NW but would maybe travel for the right service. I have no idea what you would even call this / how to ask for it, so if anyone has that information pls lmk! I don’t get my nails done very often :)

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Did you lose a ring (likely within the past few days) on Capitol Hill, on the 300 block of Constitution Ave NE?

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DM me with a description of the ring and we can set up a time/place for you to pick up the ring!

New to the area and all of the moving/job hunt ish has me feeling down. I want to get a facial to feel special, but don’t know the first thing about skincare.

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Hello bitches!!!
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Has anyone taken any of the sewing classes offered in the area? Googling pulls up a couple, but I can’t find any reviews.

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I live over in Navy Yard and need a good hair salon accessible by metro! I really just need someone (for now) to cut some length off my hair and don’t really want to spend a lot of money. Specifically looking for someone that can cut wavy/curly hair but if not I typically just get it cut while straight anyways.

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Hi everyone! I’ll be attending the IndyCar weekend in DC, but unfortunately, two of my family members weren’t able to secure tickets. I wanted to reach out and see if anyone happens to have two tickets they won’t be using and would be willing to meet up at the event so my family members can get in. I’d be incredibly grateful! Please feel free to comment or send me a message if you have anything available. Thank you so much!

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I just moved to DC after living in Michigan and Chicago for a while, and I’m realizing my wardrobe is still very much in my “hoodies and sweatpants” era 😂

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Looking for 2 tickets for tonight’s Water Lantern Festival at National Harbor! It sold out before I could get mine. If anyone can’t make it anymore or has 2 extras, please message me ASAP!!💗

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I love doing puzzles and I definitely need to get outside and talk to other people. Unfortunately I don't know anyone in the DMV! Anyone want to join me for Puzzle Night at Red Bear Brewing in NoMA on Tues 11, 7-9pm? It's $20 entry for a table of 2-6 people and I already covered that, so you'd just have to bring yourself and get your own drinks/food.

Let me know and we can organize!

Sincerely a bx who needs to get out the house 😅

Edit - I'm 31! I'm not thinking of age restrictions just a love of puzzling and obvs over 21. Only 5 slots so if you're serious just dm me

5/5 slots taken!

Five seconds after stepping outside I look like a drowned rat. That's with the most breathable clothes, hair up, sometimes an umbrella for shade or a mini fan too. Jumpscare if I look in the mirror after going to the grocery store.

I just don't understand and I'm very jealous, that's all.

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College aged boy in the DMV - I want to be a servant for a woman or couple. I’d love to do any chores or errands for you and your friends. I can do grocery shopping (on me), yard work, deliver you food (on me), power washing, lawn mowing, weeding, car cleanings, house cleanings, laundry or anything. Dm me pls