Jessica Lahey: Engaged, Competent & Fulfilled
Raising Empowered Kids in a Culture of Anxiety
McLean Community Center | Alden Theatre
Advance tickets: $20; $15 for students in grades 7-12. Tickets at the door: $25.
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Resources for understanding, healing, and growth.
A selected starting place for clients, parents, caregivers, and community members who want compassionate, practical ways to understand emotions, behavior, relationships, neurodivergence, technology use, recovery, and the nervous system.
Community resource
Safe Community Coalition Events
Carey is part of the Safe Community Coalition Mental Health Committee. These community programs offer practical education and conversation for parents, caregivers, and teens.
Mental Health Chats
- November 19, 2026 Carey presenting Self-Esteem and Executive Functioning Skills Breaking the cycle of shame and stress.
- January 14, 2027 Connected, Not Distracted Balancing digital habits and family quality time.
Anxiety & OCD
Starting points for anxiety, OCD, avoidance, reassurance, and uncertainty.
- Explore SPACE Treatment Parent-based anxiety and OCD support.
- Read Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD A practical guide for reducing accommodations.
- Read Freeing Your Child from Anxiety An accessible parent guide for fears and worries.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Understanding
Resources for ADHD, autism, executive functioning, masking, identity, and energy.
- Explore CHADD ADHD education, support, and advocacy.
- Explore Neurodivergent Insights Accessible education on ADHD, autism, burnout, and masking.
- Explore Kelly Allen Pickens - Undivided Attention ADHD- and autism-informed education.
Nervous System & Self-Compassion
Resources for regulation, mindfulness, connection, and self-compassion.
- Explore Rhythm of Regulation Polyvagal-informed teaching from Deb Dana.
- Practice Kristin Neff Self-Compassion Exercises Free self-compassion practices.
- Practice Tara Brach's RAIN Resources Mindfulness and compassion practice.
Healthy Technology Use
Resources for phones, social media, gaming, family routines, and digital life.
- Watch Candice Odgers, PhD - What We're Getting Wrong About Teens and Tech Research-informed perspective on teens and technology.
- Practice AAP Family Media Plan A tool for family technology expectations.
- Explore Common Sense Media Age-based digital media reviews.
Safety & Basic Needs
Confidential support for relationship safety, food access, and local needs.
- Safety National Domestic Violence Hotline Confidential support for relationship abuse and safety planning.
- Local Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning Food access, shelter, clothing, financial assistance, and local referrals.
Crisis, Recovery & Community Support
Direct links for crisis support, recovery communities, and treatment referrals.
- Crisis 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 for crisis support.
- Local Northern Virginia Intergroup of A.A. Local A.A. meetings and hotline information.
- Find Help SAMHSA National Helpline and Treatment Locator Treatment referrals and information.
Getting started
Schedule a Free Consultation
Carey offers a complimentary consultation call to help you explore whether therapy feels like the right fit.
Carey Hitchcock, LCSW Rooted in Care Therapy 9912A Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066 (571) 766-8293 carey@rootedincaretherapy.comIf this is an emergency or you may harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or 988 now.