Covid Anxiety

Riverside Counseling Center, like most other mental health practices around the world, has seen a marked increase in the number of mental health patients coming in for help with anxiety and depression. Many of those with pre-existing mental health symptoms have seen an increase in symptoms and disability.
Those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are often most affected. Those struggling with OCD may have a long-term concern with germs that become magnified into terror-like anxiety as they consider the risk of Covid infection.

With helpful professional counseling and< sometimes, the right medication, many people with Covid-anxiety can find relief from anxiety. We are happy to help these individuals to regain care-free enjoyment of life.

For more about Covid and anxiety, see the World Health Organization link below:

Article: “ COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide ”

Helping Children with Anxiety

New Parents-Only Education & Support Group: SPACE
Starts September 20, 2022

Led by Amanda George, LPC
Contact Riverside for More Information

“SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems”.

For more information about the SPACE method: Space Treatment

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Tips to Get Through Holiday Stress in Northern Virginia

By Riverside • December 12, 2025

Tips to Get Through the Holidays The holidays can be a time of joy and excitement with family, but they can also feel very overwhelming, lonely, or emotionally complicated. Whether you’re navigating family stress, grief, financial pressure, or simply the exhaustion of wrapping up another year, it’s completely valid if this season feels heavier than it looks on the outside. And living here in Northern Virginia, where the pace is fast, the expectations are high, and the end-of-year rush can feel especially intense, i’s even more important to slow down and care for yourself. Here are some practical, supportive mental health strategies to help you approach the holiday season with greater stability, compassion, and self-care.