OP=PP sorry!

Noella Driscoll. Google her, she has an office in DC and also sees patients in her home in Annandale. She helped me through a very rough time.

OP here.

PP, I'm not sure what IMAGO therapy is but when I briefly googled it, looks like it might be focused on couples therapy.

In the spirit of clarity, things with DH are fine. I'm just struggling with a family member who has increasingly become more toxic over the past couple of years. I suspect potential mental/emotional problems and I don't want to sever the relationship but I need help establishing boundaries.

To answer your question, I am inside the beltway so can go to DC/MD as needed. Thanks very much for your advice. I really appreciate it.

they=try

They to avoid the IMAGO people, who seem rampant in No Va. which seems very liberal with their licensing. Are you near DC or MD, OP?

Good for you, op. too many people won't take the first giant step so I say good for you, seriously! I wish more would!

I have had significant challenges recently with a family member. I have been very slow to recognize unhealthy patterns in that relationship over a period of many years.

After discussing the situation at length with my husband, I have come to the conclusion that I need outside help developing strategies for boundary-setting. I have very minimal experience with counseling but I'd like to try it.

Please don't rip me to shreds for asking for advice. (It has already been a tough time for me.) NOVA location preferred. Thank you!