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class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/alexandra-fox\">Alexandra Fox</a></h3><p>LPC · Washington, DC</p></div></div><p>Alexandra Fox is a therapist who specializes in trauma and personal growth, offering compassionate counseling to support healing and resilience.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/alyssa-clark\">Alyssa Clark</a></h3><p>LICSW · Washington, DC</p></div></div><p>Alyssa Clark is a therapist who specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, providing compassionate support for healing and personal growth.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article></div><a class=\"therapist-results-link\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/therapists?location=District+of+Columbia\" rel=\"nofollow\">See all 42 therapists</a></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-conversations\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"conversations\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-conversations\"><h2>Questions we share</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone.</p><div class=\"connection-results\"><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Blue glass vessels on a sunlit table\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/answers/please-explain-how-it-is-that-psychopaths-can-manipulate-people-if-they-have-no-empathy-20261003.webp\" width=\"1000\"><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/answers/please-explain-how-it-is-that-psychopaths-can-manipulate-people-if-they-have-no-empathy\">How can psychopaths manipulate people if they lack empathy?</a></h3><p>A person asks how someone thought to have psychopathic traits can anticipate and manipulate others’ emotions while seeming to lack empathy. Their experience has also raised questions about the emotions such a person can genuinely feel.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"An adult helping two children plant seedlings outdoors.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/answers/spitting-four-year-old-boy-20261003.webp\" width=\"1000\"><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/answers/spitting-four-year-old-boy\">How do I handle a four-year-old boy who keeps spitting?</a></h3><p>A parent is distressed by a four-year-old's spitting and aggressive behavior toward other children, despite several forms of punishment. They wonder how to respond and whether a difficult preschool friendship may be contributing.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A peaceful bedside table in soft morning light.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/answers/why-cant-i-get-gross-images-out-of-my-head-20261003.webp\" width=\"1000\"><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/answers/why-cant-i-get-gross-images-out-of-my-head\">Why can’t I get gross images out of my head?</a></h3><p>A fifty-two-year-old woman experiences persistent anxiety and revulsion after seeing or hearing disturbing descriptions. She wonders whether menopause, insomnia or medication for migraines and sleep may be contributing to this new sensitivity.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around District of Columbia.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around District of Columbia\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-1724302\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-1724302\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"President's Park\" height=\"175\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-1724302.webp\" width=\"280\"><div><h3>President's Park</h3><p>Washington</p></div></div><p>urban park in Washington, DC</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-264256\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-264256\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"White House Rose Garden\" height=\"320\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-264256.webp\" width=\"213\"><div><h3>White House Rose Garden</h3><p>District of Columbia</p></div></div><p>garden outside the White House in Washington, DC, United States</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-4931392\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-4931392\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"White House Library\" height=\"280\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-4931392.webp\" width=\"280\"><div><h3>White House Library</h3><p>District of Columbia</p></div></div><p>library room in the White House, Washington D.C.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-9754778\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-9754778\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"Jacqueline Kennedy Garden\" height=\"214\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-9754778.webp\" width=\"320\"><div><h3>Jacqueline Kennedy Garden</h3><p>District of Columbia</p></div></div><p>garden outside the White House in Washington, DC, United States</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-15932559\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-15932559\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"German-American Friendship Garden\" height=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-15932559.webp\" width=\"240\"><div><h3>German-American Friendship Garden</h3><p>District of Columbia</p></div></div><p>A local park or garden to explore.</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"District of Columbia\" data-map-url=\"/local/district-of-columbia\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\"><div class=\"community-map-toolbar\"><details class=\"community-map-picker\" data-map-picker=\"\"><summary><span data-map-picker-label=\"\">District of Columbia</span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"none\" height=\"16\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"></path></svg></summary><div class=\"community-map-picker-panel\"><label class=\"visually-hidden\" for=\"map-area-filter\">Find an area</label><input autocomplete=\"off\" data-map-filter=\"\" id=\"map-area-filter\" placeholder=\"Find a city or area\" type=\"search\"><div class=\"community-map-options\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-option=\"Washington, DC\" type=\"button\"><span>Washington</span><small>21 options</small></button></div><p data-map-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No matching areas.</p></div></details><div class=\"community-map-zoom\"><button aria-label=\"Zoom in\" data-map-zoom=\"in\" type=\"button\">+</button><button aria-label=\"Zoom out\" data-map-zoom=\"out\" type=\"button\">−</button><button data-map-reset=\"\" type=\"button\">Reset</button></div></div><div class=\"community-map-viewport\"><svg aria-label=\"District of Columbia and surrounding counties\" class=\"regional-discovery-map\" data-community-map=\"\" data-map-geography=\"census-counties-2026\" data-map-points=\"true\" height=\"460\" role=\"group\" viewbox=\"0 0 760 460\" width=\"760\" 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data-map-search-location=\"Washington, DC\" data-map-url=\"/local/washington-dc\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><circle cx=\"352.0\" cy=\"228.2\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"352.0\" cy=\"228.2\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Washington, DC</title></g></g><g class=\"region-map-labels\"><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"364.0\" y=\"217.2\">Washington</text></g><g aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"region-map-scale\" pointer-events=\"none\"><path d=\"M26,419 V425 H99.8 V419\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#64715e\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></path><text fill=\"#64715e\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" x=\"26\" y=\"445\">3 mi</text></g></svg></div></figure><section class=\"local-discovery\" data-discovery-scope=\"District of Columbia\" data-local-discovery=\"\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\" id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">District of Columbia · 22 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-1724302\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"President's Park\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"175\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-1724302.webp\" width=\"280\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>President's Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Washington</p><p>Urban park in Washington, DC</p><address>1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20500-0005</address><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-4931392\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"White House Library\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"280\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-4931392.webp\" width=\"280\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>White House Library</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">White House Library</p><p>Library room in the White House, Washington D.C.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-77faf0dc68a6\" id=\"place-peer-nami-77faf0dc68a6\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A group of adults talks together in a comfortable counseling room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-peer-12785.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Affiliate in District of Columbia</p><h3>NAMI DC Virtual Affiliate</h3><p>District of Columbia</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-7436ad68-bbd9-4d16-a1fd-f6f77b47a420\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-7436ad68-bbd9-4d16-a1fd-f6f77b47a420\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-yoga-11580.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Illumin8</h3><p>950 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20004</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12024504158\" aria-label=\"Call Illumin8\">(202) 450-4158</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"osm-node-739528202\" id=\"place-everyday-osm-node-739528202\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-food-shared-meal.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Café</p><h3>The Cafe At The Corcoran</h3><p>500 17th Street Northwest</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"osm-node-734285762\" id=\"place-fitness-osm-node-734285762\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-fitness-9925.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Sports center</p><h3>Washington Sports Club</h3><p>Washington, DC</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-264256\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"White House Rose Garden\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"320\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-264256.webp\" width=\"213\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>White House Rose Garden</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">White House Rose Garden</p><p>Garden outside the White House in Washington, DC, United States</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-9754778\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Jacqueline Kennedy Garden\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"214\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-9754778.webp\" width=\"320\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Jacqueline Kennedy Garden</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Jacqueline Kennedy Garden</p><p>Garden outside the White House in Washington, DC, United States</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-15932559\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"German-American Friendship Garden\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-15932559.webp\" width=\"240\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>German-American Friendship Garden</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">German-American Friendship Garden</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"*\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-state-dc\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-peer-nami-state-dc\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People place their hands together in a supportive group gesture.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"664\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-peer-16868.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Statewide resource</p><h3>NAMI DC</h3><p>District of Columbia</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-987f1ce8-0623-436d-9d66-31b7dd0d797c\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-987f1ce8-0623-436d-9d66-31b7dd0d797c\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-yoga-11751.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Yoga District</h3><p>1922 I St NW, Washington, DC, 20036</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12022659642\" aria-label=\"Call Yoga District\">(202) 265-9642</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-dd84cce6-3860-40a9-b78b-d1e345f5a0fe\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-dd84cce6-3860-40a9-b78b-d1e345f5a0fe\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-yoga-18610.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>CorePower Yoga - CityCenterDC</h3><p>824 9th St NW Suite A, Washington, DC, 20001</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18334482561\" aria-label=\"Call CorePower Yoga - CityCenterDC\">(833) 448-2561</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"osm-node-4578523132\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-osm-node-4578523132\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-food-family-kitchen.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Café</p><h3>Cafe du Parc</h3><p>1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, 20004</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a aria-label=\"Call Cafe du Parc\" class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12029427000\">(202) 942-7000</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"osm-node-13785493048\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-osm-node-13785493048\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-food-morning-kitchen.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Café</p><h3>Grace Street Coffee Roasters at AIA</h3><p>1735 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20006</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-24282f65-9521-40a4-8437-35432d057629\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-24282f65-9521-40a4-8437-35432d057629\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-arts-15278.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Library</p><h3>Commerce Research Library</h3><p>1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20230</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12024821154\" aria-label=\"Call Commerce Research Library\">(202) 482-1154</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-1aff3fb8-d29a-4760-b9c1-ea7e3522608e\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-1aff3fb8-d29a-4760-b9c1-ea7e3522608e\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-arts-13431.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Art gallery</p><h3>GW's Luther W. Brady Art Gallery</h3><p>500 17th St NW, Washington, DC, 20006</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12029941525\" aria-label=\"Call GW's Luther W. Brady Art Gallery\">(202) 994-1525</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"osm-node-4806102794\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-osm-node-4806102794\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-arts-3499.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Museum</p><h3>DAR Museum</h3><p>1776 D Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20006</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"osm-relation-7399196\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-osm-relation-7399196\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"President's Park\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"175\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-1724302.webp\" width=\"280\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>President's Park</h3><p>Washington, DC</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-92080625-fbf3-410e-a5c9-0d98685b6c80\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-92080625-fbf3-410e-a5c9-0d98685b6c80\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people walk together along a leafy path.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-outdoors-17205.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>The Ellipse</h3><p>Washington, DC, 20004</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12022081631\" aria-label=\"Call The Ellipse\">(202) 208-1631</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-4d0929ff-6499-4271-ad75-fac5f4fb89ec\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-4d0929ff-6499-4271-ad75-fac5f4fb89ec\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman relaxes beside a lake beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-outdoors-11824.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">National park</p><h3>Ellipse Visitor Pavilion</h3><p>15th and E St NW, Washington, DC, 20500</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12024567041\" aria-label=\"Call Ellipse Visitor Pavilion\">(202) 456-7041</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"osm-node-734351755\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-osm-node-734351755\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-fitness-14075.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Sports center</p><h3>Dahn Yoga</h3><p>Washington, DC</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a aria-label=\"Call Dahn Yoga\" class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12023932440\">(202) 393-2440</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Washington, DC\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-95d06f27-6b1e-405c-9dea-895d568a4108\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-95d06f27-6b1e-405c-9dea-895d568a4108\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-fitness-17229.webp\" width=\"1000\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Suntrust Building Gym</h3><p>1445 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20005-2125</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+12028796342\" aria-label=\"Call Suntrust Building Gym\">(202) 879-6342</a></div></article></div><p class=\"local-discovery-empty\" data-discovery-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No options listed for this category or area yet. 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