There's an office down on 21st and K, tucked away behind wooden doors with pale yellow walls and dim lighting--walls that have, by now, heard many a problem and played host to many a personal demon. Behind closed doors, in the solace of a cozy room with a crooked lamp, a couch, and the promise of security, clients visit their therapists in the hopes of reaching comfort with their inner troubles.
The Psychological Group of Washington set out to revolutionize that aim. PGW is a privately owned mental health group providing psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, groups and couples through psychological treatment to promote a greater sense of well-being. Its encompassing endeavors have made way into the media, schools, and the improving lives of clients in need.
There's a sigh of relief stepping through the front door into a waiting room where patients simply breathe and begin to let the tension slide from their shoulders. A lamp overlooks a stack of surprisingly new magazines. A copy of "The Runaway Bunny" rests beside a stack of business cards and the sighing waft of cool air echoes into every room. A grandfather clock perched in the corner towers over the grey, cushioned chairs where clients patiently await moments of escape from taxing lives.
But the group isn't all rooms and couches. Far from it. The helping hands of The Psychological Group of Washington continue to reach out across miles to charter schools at all corners of the DC area. Sitting down with children and administrators alike, the group's professionals evaluate special needs and tailor their services to the school system.
They've been heard on radio, seen on tv, called in for expert opinions on the latest and greatest topics of the mental health profession and they're looking to start a new trend in psychology with their brainchild, Speed Therapy. A meeting of the minds between clients and clinicians alike, Speed Therapy offers a new approach for patients seeking help. Sort of like speed dating but of course, more professional, potential clients get to browse a collection of therapists to find the one that fits their needs, falls into a good price range, or simply feels right without the commitment of follow up appointments and added costs.
The group's endeavors promise an assortment of opportunities for people across all backgrounds and look to provide a fresh face to the world of therapy.
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