Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Uncover the impact of eating disorders on mental and physical health. Explore the nuances of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
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You never know what someone is going through and what is behind their smile. Read this blog to learn the signs of high functioning depression.
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Are you going through or preparing for a breakup? Read this blog to learn how to break up well and cope with the loss.
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Do you have a fear of public speaking? Read this blog to learn public speaking tips and overcome this fear.
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This video blog explores why we need to give less advice. It teaches us the power of listening and how to be an active listener.
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Have you experienced loss and the painful experience of grief? This blog helps us understand grief, why we experience it, and how to cope.
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Postpartum depression is frequently misunderstood or stigmatized. This blog explores the signs of PPD and how to approach treatment.
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Are you having a difficult time with your body image this summer? This blog shows us how to let go of expectations and improve our body image.
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Do you ever feel confused by your emotions? This video blog gives us the basics of emotions and answers the question, "What are emotions?"
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Have you experienced trauma and struggled to heal? This blog explores how trauma changes the brain to reduce stigma and encourage healing.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Read this blog to learn tips for improving social anxiety through wellness practices.
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Do you find yourself avoiding tasks? This video blog explores signs of avoidance anxiety and how to break the cycle.
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Have you wanted to meditate but don't know where to start? This blog teaches you how to start your own meditation practice.
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Do you experience dating anxiety? Watch this video blog to learn how to enjoy dating and cope with the fear of rejection!
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Do you struggle with your body image? Read this blog to know what factors contribute to body image issues and tips for body positivity!
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Almost all of us experience moments of transition in life that are so impactful they can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depleted. Change is often difficult to manage, and even the happiest moments in life such as a new job, getting married, or having
Procrastination is a pattern of behavior that we all engage in. From not working on an assignment until the last minute to avoiding household chores, we often choose activities that we want to do over activities that we ought to do. For some, procrastination is
Redefine Yourself as a Woman on Your Own Terms [Transcript] As women, we grow up being dictated on how we are supposed to think. We are constantly faced with a list of what we should and should not be doing. Anyone who walks into our
Difficult conversations with loved ones are sometimes unavoidable in life. There are, however, some simple guidelines that you can follow in order respectfully negotiate mutually satisfying solutions while creating a mutual sense of trust and connection. There are times when our apprehension about confronting an
When someone asks you for a favor or invites you to an event, do you find yourself immediately saying “sounds great!” or “I’d love to!” before you have even mentally processed the request? If so, you are certainly not alone! Many of us are taught
Have you ever been thinking of a person for weeks and then they appear in front of you on the sidewalk? Have you ever envisioned something so many times that, when it actually happens, you don’t know if it’s real or not? What we think
You’ve likely heard that in life you must accept the things you cannot change. Often you might hear this sentiment expressed around situations outside of your control, such as past events, the behaviors of others, or unforeseen circumstances such as illness, job loss, or death.
Bring Self-Compassion into Mindfulness [Transcript] In this blog, I will be discussing how safety, connection, and self-compassion can deeply support mindfulness practices. Common challenges during mindfulness practices Practitioners of mindfulness often report wandering minds, feelings of anxiety, boredom, or fatigue. Minds often wander to the
Marriage is perhaps one of the most difficult unions to enter into because you know that you only have half of the control. As a couples therapist, I often hear in my sessions, “I married you, that should show you that I want to be
We hear people say “I feel stressed” so often these days that many of us just brush it off. Moreover, living in a big city like New York, we tend to view feeling stressed and overwhelmed all of the time as an inevitable part of
Smartphones, the technology we love to hate. It is a classic case of can’t live with them, can’t live without them. On the one hand, our smartphones have made our lives so much easier. On the other hand, they’re supposedly ruining our physical and mental
In my years of working as a therapist, I have found the topic of combining medication and therapy to be polarizing. People tend to be divided into two camps. There are those who resort to medication to address the symptom(s) but do not believe that
Mental health can be a very challenging and sensitive conversation topic, especially when it comes to talking about your own mental health. This puts us in a very vulnerable position, where we have to talk about something extremely sensitive and personal. Being put in that
What is Your Anxiety Telling You? [Transcript] Anxiety can be an uncomfortable feeling, but it can also be confusing because you don’t always know what’s wrong. Here are four easy steps you can use to understand what is going on beneath your anxiety and what
Family of origin stories and family relationship patterns are often the focus in therapy sessions. A common theme with clients who have an aging or sick parent is coping with the ways these events can change the relationship. Clients with aging or sick parents struggle
