Reflections, and a New Therapist

Welcoming a New Therapist

We are thrilled to welcome Eve Sussman, LICSW, to DC Talk Therapy.

Ms. Sussman works with adults of all ages experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma and complex family dynamics.

In addition, Ms. Sussman has experience working with perfectionism and those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

She provides in-person therapy and teletherapy and has immediate availability.

Ms. Sussman uses a variety of treatment models, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

A native of Connecticut, Ms. Sussman is licensed in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Massachusetts.

To make an appointment with Ms. Sussman, call 202.588.1288 or email us at info@dctalktherapy.com today.

New Year's Review & Preview

Too often, we create half-hearted New Year’s resolutions that are soon forgotten. Try this exercise instead as a way to promote growth from the previous year and intention in the new year:

Remembering 2024

1. What was your biggest triumph in 2024?

2. What was the smartest decision you made?

3. What was the greatest lesson you learned?

4. What was the biggest risk you took?

5. Outside of your family, who were the three people who had the greatest impact on your life?

Creating 2025

1. What would you like as your biggest triumph in 2025?

2. What would you be most happy about completing?

3. What major indulgence do you want to experience?

4. What are you most looking forward to learning?

5. What brings you the most joy, and how are you going to do or have more of that this year?

Tip of the Month

A key to happiness is our ability to stay present. It takes practice and patience, just like learning any other skill.

One strategy is to paraphrase what someone else says as they're speaking to you. It's a way to practice active listening. Another is to add the words “now” or “right now” at the end of your thoughts to ground yourself in the moment.

What We're Reading

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

By Danielle Zevin

This novel, a New York Times bestseller in 2022, centers on the relationship between two friends, Sam and Sadie, who begin a video game company together.

It follows their personal and professional relationship over the course of several decades. Along the way, the novel explores some major themes, including cultural identity, grief and loss, and the mixed blessing of exceptional intelligence and creativity.

Amazon, $19 paperback.

What We're Watching

No Good Deed

This dark comedy TV series, which premiered last month on Netflix, centers on a middle-aged couple’s sale of their stunning Los Angeles house – and the secrets they try to conceal from three desperate buyers.

The eight-episode show is unpredictable, fast-paced and clever. Underneath it all is a family tragedy that profoundly affects the main characters.

The outstanding cast features Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Owen Wilson, and Linda Cardellini.

Available on Netflix.

Our Clinical Team

Did you know that if you're a former client of ours, you can still schedule sessions with your previous therapist, even if it’s just once a month?

Here’s a link to get started: https://DCTalkTherapy.therapyclient.com

DC Talk Therapy | info@dctalktherapy.com | 202.588.1288 | dctalktherapy.com

See what's happening on our social sites: