Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Does parenting take a physical and mental toll on you? Read this blog to learn how to navigate parental burnout!
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Do you struggle with intense fear or phobias? This blog provides strategies and treatment options for overcoming phobias.
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Do you watch porn while in a relationship? Watch this video blog to learn if watching porn is healthy for your relationship.
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Are you spending this holiday season alone? Read this blog to learn how to make the most of this holiday season and cherish you alone time!
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Does your family experience high conflict? Read this blog to explore how to navigate family tension during the holidays.
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Do you have a loved one with trauma? Read this blog to learn the impact of trauma and how to help someone with trauma.
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Have you struggled with intuitive eating? This blog explores how trauma can impact intuitive eating and gives us tools for healing.
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ADHD can cause executive dysfunction. Read this blog to learn more about ADHD and how to improve your executive functioning.
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Do you think narcissism is a bad quality? Watch this video blog to learn the benefits of healthy narcissism and self-focus.
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Music has many benefits beyond being entertaining. Read more to learn how you can use music in therapy to improve your mental health!
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Read this blog to learn how your surroundings impact your wellbeing is an important factor in improving your quality of life.
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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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Have you ever felt like you just need to have some peace and quiet away from everyone else? Wanting to spend time alone is a very normal feeling and it is, in fact, a necessity. We all sometimes need to spend some alone time and
Let Go of the ‘Perfect Body’ [Transcript] We are sent a lot of messages through advertising and social media that there is such a thing as a “perfect body.” We are told that there are clothes we should be wearing and exercise routines we should
Couples often come to therapy feeling distressed about how they fight. Conflict with a partner can feel like a threat to the relationship. Couples sometimes fear that conflict is a sign of a relationship in decline. They may feel stuck and afraid that addressing the
The Difference Between Spontaneous and Responsive Sexual Desire [Transcript] One of the most common issues that couples face in and out of therapy is sex and one of the most common challenges about sex is differences in desire. Without being able to understand or communicate
How to Use Dating Apps in a Healthy Way [Transcript] In a world that app usage is becoming more and more prevalent, especially when it comes to dating, there is a growing concern around what is a healthy use and what isn’t. We are going
Mindfulness is a form of meditation, which has increased in popularity in the U.S. in recent decades. While it’s not a miracle cure, it’s a great tool for cultivating wellness, awareness, and acceptance in one’s own life. The basic lessons of mindfulness are the most
New York City is the most populated city in the United States, and at the same time, it can be a very lonely place. Gay men from all over the country flock to New York to pursue careers and dreams that just don’t exist anywhere
While enjoying dinner with a friend one evening, he shared a story with me that sounded all too familiar. My friend had met someone last month and it felt like one of those cliché movie moments. He, while at a birthday party, was instantly drawn to a
Bipolar condition is part of a classification of mood disorders and has a broad range of expression, which is defined as a “continuum” or “spectrum”. Millions of people in the country struggle with this genetic condition. This particular mood disorder is characterized by mood swings
The Difference Between Insight and Awareness [Transcript] We need both insight and awareness for our emotional and relational well-being. It is important to understand how awareness is different from insight. Let’s start with insight. Insight Insight is an understanding and explanation of our current behaviors, thoughts, feelings,
Miscommunications can happen when we lack awareness of how we use language. The responsibility we take for the words we choose in our communication with others can directly affect how in control we feel in our lives. When we are mindful of the words we
When times are tough, it can be hard to treat ourselves with the generosity and kindness of a best friend. Instead, we can find ourselves flooded with negative thoughts and feelings that won’t go away. Similar to the idea of self-love, treating yourself as a
The Difference Between External and Internal Validation [Transcript] What is validation? Validation is the confirmation or affirmation that someone’s feelings are valid or worthwhile. There are two types of validation: external and internal validation. External Validation This type of validation comes from others validating your individual
I would like to start out with a story; one particularly warm spring day I was walking into a luxury high-rise building, where my therapist’s office was located. I was coming from work so I was dressed in business casual attire. I went up to the
Even if you love your therapist, they are human after all. Chances are you’ve had the experience of expressing something to your therapist and finding that their response feels a little off. Their response might have rubbed you the wrong way and even offended you.
