Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
This video blog explores how harboring guilt and shame when you hurt someone you love can harm your relationship.
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Have you ever wondered the impact marijuana has on your mental health? Read this blog to explore the benefits and consequences of marijuana.
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Do you ever find yourself asking, "Do I have ADHD?" Read this blog to learn about the signs of ADHD and what to do if you think you have it.
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This video blog explored how emotional neglect in childhood impacts adult mental health and how we can move toward healing.
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Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood sexuality. This blog explores the misconceptions about bisexuality and its stigma.
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Curious about kink but feel like you’re the only one? Discover how to find supportive, like-minded people and build your kink community.
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Do you find yourself getting easily distracted? This blog teaches us strategies for how to focus and improve concentration.
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Have you received a mental health diagnosis and wondered what it means? This blog explains how the DSM-5 defines mental health disorders.
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Curious about what is AEDP therapy? Learn how Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy helps people have deeper emotional connections.
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Do you fear getting older? This blog shares how we can age well and gracefully in a way that increases our self-worth.
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Do you ever wonder if your sexual behaviors are healthy? This video blog will help you answer the question, "Am I a sex addict?"
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While media has expanded queer representation, this blog explores how it still falls short in showing the Black queer experience.
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Does ADHD make it harder to navigate your life? This blog teaches us about why we experience ADHD symptoms and what we can do to live well.
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Have you experienced long-term consequences of trauma? This blog helps us in understanding trauma and teaches us about PTSD and CPTSD.
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The change triangle is a way to understand and process our emotional health. This video teaches us how to use it to improve mental health.
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Boundaries are a vital part of maintaining healthy relationships. They are stated limits that build integrity and authenticity in our relationships with others. Setting Healthy Boundaries lets others know what is OK and what is NOT OK. When our boundaries are respected, we feel safe and
Social media increasingly allows us to become more connected to our communities and to local, national and global events in real time. As we find ourselves with more immediate access to information and news, we also experience the tragedies and traumas of the world as
Sometimes it is difficult to know how to approach a loved one about their depression. Watching someone suffer from depression can cause tremendous pain and can result in the non-depressed person feeling a mix of emotions including loneliness, guilt, helplessness and anger. If you have
Everything from “we’ve decided to hire someone with a little more experience” to “he/she is just not that into you” all point to one uncomfortable yet inevitable part of life: REJECTION. Many of us try desperately to avoid rejection because frequently it comes with a list of
Going on a first date can be nerve racking. There are so many questions that can lead to anxiety. What to wear? Where to go? How do you split the bill? With so many unanswered questions dates can take an awkward turn that can end
Spring has finally sprung in New York City! After the overcast skies, heavy sweaters and stagnancy of winter, this season of color, vibrancy and growth never fails to stir my creative spirit. From a scientific perspective, creativity can be understood as the ability to come
Sweaty palms, increased heart rate, racing thoughts, negative self-talk, and nervous tics…We’ve all been there. These are just some of the common reactions we have right before a stressful event. It can seem like we have no control over the anxiety, which typically leaves us
The loss of a loved one, a relationship or even a job can have a significant and devastating impact on our lives. When we experience loss, we can expect to be faced with a number of symptoms including shock, sadness, guilt, anger, fear and physical
Dating and looking for a relationship can be a difficult and daunting experience. The nature of dating sites and apps promise you will find the partner of your dreams and make it seem simple. But the truth about the search is that most of us
Time spent online can be productive and enjoyable. You may use the Internet extensively for your job, or, like me, rely on social networking sites to keep in touch with loved ones overseas. But what if you find yourself checking Twitter as soon as you
We have all been in a situation where we want to give a friend, a colleague or a partner constructive criticism but feel uneasy confronting them. What if they reject or dismiss it? What if they view it as an attack? What if it comes
Happy new year! The beginning of a new year can bring with it feelings of hope, excitement and renewal. Indeed, ‘tis the season for old endings, new beginnings, and new year’s resolutions. This blog is designed to offer you a new perspective on new beginnings
As a Brit, you’d think I’d be used to gloomy weather. But having spent several years living in sunny Los Angeles, I have to admit – I’m nervous about the upcoming winter. Because exposure to sunlight plays a crucial role in emotional balance, the shorter,
Alcohol may be a part of your everyday life. You may drink socially or even enjoy a drink after a long day of work. But it is important to pay attention to your consumption habits as sometimes drinking can become problematic. If you feel
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is on the minds of many gay men in New York City. It seems everyone knows someone on it or is taking it himself. The drug effectively blocks HIV infections 92-99% of the time for people who take it everyday, yet it remains
