Community Engagement
At River Grove Therapy, we believe mental health care extends far beyond our therapy office walls. Community engagement is at the heart of who we are because we are deeply invested in the people and places we know, love, live, and work in. We are passionate about creating meaningful connections, sharing accessible mental health education, and helping reduce the stigma that too often prevents individuals from seeking support.
Through workshops, partnerships, outreach events, and community collaboration, we strive to foster conversations that promote understanding, compassion, and emotional wellness for all. Our goal is to meet people where they are — providing knowledge, support, and resources that empower individuals, strengthen relationships, and build a healthier community together.
We are truly honored to be part of this community and committed to helping it thrive. If you'd like us to join you for a community event, reach out and let us know! We'd love to be a support.
PRIDE Karma Yoga Class
& Happy Hour
Join us on June 12 for a Karma Yoga practice (all levels welcome!) and/or a Happy Hour following the practice.
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All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Dorothy Cafe, a family-friendly queer cafe in Alexandria. Currently, Friends of Dorothy is fundraising to establish a space where everyone can feel welcome.
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From Friends of Dorothy Café, "we believe in the power of community and art. As a queer-owned, family-friendly café, our mission is to create an
inclusive and safe environment for LGBTQ folks and allies to eat, drink and connect. Our space is dedicated to amplifying queer and trans makers,
artists, and vendors, and serves as a community hub for celebration and art. Together we are building a truer, more beautiful Alexandria."
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Yoga will take place at Jess Purtell Yoga. Register here!
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Happy Hour will take place at Unwined, Belle View Shopping Center.
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Join us for one event or both!
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Lady Parts
So excited to serve on a second panel tomorrow night after a showing of Lady Parts- an amazing film sharing the story of a woman with vaginismus.
Please join me at Patagonia Old Town on Sunday, May 17 @ 6pm. The film is amazing, Bonnie Gross (Producer/Writer) is even more amazing, and I'm so grateful that she's been sharing her personal, real life story. It makes a difference.
Join us.
I’d love to take this opportunity to invite you to a special screening of Lady Parts, a dramedy inspired by writer and executive producer Bonnie Gross’s true story, followed by a panel discussion on sexual health and pelvic pain.
As a therapist who has worked with clients experiencing vaginismus and vulvar pain, I reached out to the film's writer and producer and invited her and the Lady Parts team to come to DC & VA! I feel incredibly lucky to have the Lady Parts team come to us!
This unique event brings together storytelling and clinical insight, exploring the emotional and medical realities of vulvar pain, patient advocacy, and communication around sexual health.
We’re hosting screenings in both Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia, each followed by a panel featuring healthcare professionals and advocates. It’s a valuable opportunity to engage with colleagues, deepen understanding of an often-overlooked condition, and be part of an important conversation impacting many patients.
We would be honored to have you join us.
View event details and reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../lady-parts-film-llc...
(see info below for events & local fundraisers)
Warm regards,
Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200
River Grove Therapy
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Lady Parts, LLC will also hold fundraisers while in the DC area:
Enjoy ice cream while supporting the Lady Parts Road Show! 25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to Lady Parts, LLC.
Come meet the writer and executive producer, Bonnie Gross, who will be there for convos over our special Lady Parts flavor, available only during our event!
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Thursday May 14, 2026 from 3-6pm
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, 526 8th St SE, Washington, DC
RSVP / Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QwnPCuAnw/
Thursday May 14, 2026 at 6pm
The Miracle Theatre, Washington, DC
Sunday May 17, 2026 at 6:00pm
Patagonia Theatre, Alexandria, VA
Monday May 18, 2026 from 4pm - 7pm
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, 102 S Patrick St, Alexandria, VA
RSVP / Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/share/18tjn3asrB/
Wellness Walks
We're partnering with Patagonia Alexandria to provide 10 weeks of Wellness Walks! Each wellness walk will have a Subject Matter Expert to highlight a wellness topic of interest. Join us to connect with community, learn about an aspect of mental health & wellness, and move your body!
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Meeting on Wednesdays, 4pm at Patagonia Alexandria.
Walks will ta.ke place 4-5pm, weather permitting. April 16-June 18, 2025.
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