Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Tired of making New Years resolutions that are impossible to follow through with? Try a new approach - choose a word for the year!
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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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Why do we always feel like we can’t get everything done that we need to? No matter how hard we try, the to-do list never seems to end. Time management is a skill that so many of us struggle with in our daily routines. So,
Coming out and living life fearlessly and joyfully is rarely just one step. Typically, it’s a process involving many bold steps and a commitment to living a liberated life. While the process of coming out is liberating, it is not a one-way ticket to a
From a very young age, each of us has been asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Instead, I prefer to ask, “Who do you get to be?” This is a more powerful question because our ‘beingness’ is
In meditation classes, newer practitioners often ask the question, “How do I quiet my mind?” Following a practice, new students often comment, “My mind won’t stop!” Meditation is a practice of calming the body and mind using breath awareness. Meditation isn’t about stopping the mind, rather
Every year when January 1st rolls around, you tend to hear two phrases: Happy New Year! Followed by the question, “What’s your new year’s resolution?” After all, what better time to change into a “new you” than a new year? According to research, about half
Your brain is only about 2% of your body weight, but it uses about 20% of your energy every day. It makes sense to take as good care of it as many of us do of our bodies. Here are some things you can do for
My favorite day of the year is January 1st. I remember when I was in my 20s and waking up in my Brooklyn shared apartment, and thinking “Ah, I have nothing I need to do today.” This remains true to this day. I love the
Tis the season to be jolly… isn’t that what they say? Holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year. There are plenty of demands and expectations put upon us that can be anxiety producing. Family and friends want the celebrations to be
Although the holidays are intended to leave us feeling fulfilled, loved, and accomplished, they often leave us feeling more stress than pleasure. Many people are concerned with the amount of time they need to spend with family members during the holidays, and often feel a
For many of us, our happiest memories of the holiday time are intertwined with the sensory experience of eating. We think about the smell of a family recipe in the oven; we relish the thought of a treat we only indulge in during a special
The holiday season is a time of year when families, friends, and communities come together across cultures to celebrate. It is a time when we begin to see many images of joyous celebration, feasting, spending, and comfort. Coupled with that can come feelings of stress
Before the holidays even begin, decorations go up in public places and the radio begins to bombard us with cheery music about sleigh bells, carriage rides and candy canes! This can create pressure to enjoy each and every moment of the holidays. Unrealistic expectations of
Don’t just sit there, do something! Unwanted weight gain is NOT a side effect of the holidays. Rather than worrying about recipe modifications (you know what to do), think about the bigger picture. Enjoy the holiday season with these helpful healthy hints: Fight back by
For many of us, the holidays can be a tough time of year. Any number of emotions can come up. But what if you could learn a better way to “survive” the holidays and give yourself the ultimate gift of gratitude? By more fully
These days, new research comes out regularly on the importance of sleep. What I used to call sleep machismo (“I can get by on five hours a night!”) is being challenged in relationship to learning, organ health, hormone production and more. If you’re giving yourself enough
