Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Are you curious about holistic healing practices? Read this blog to learn how smudging, crystals, and reiki can help your spiritual energy.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the third part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the first part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the second part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.
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Are you struggling with intimacy? This blog explores how therapy can unlock your emotional intimacy which will improve your sex life.
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For BIPOC women, the expectation to always be the “strong one” creates an invisible burden that deeply affects BIPOC women's mental health.
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Do you ever feel like a fraud? This blog explores how imposter syndrome hits different for women of color, and how to reclaim confidence.
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Do you struggle with health anxiety? Read this blog to learn what health anxiety is and how to manage it with mindfulness.
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ADHD is everywhere in the media, but we are still getting it wrong in how ADHD shows up in women. Watch this video blog to learn more.
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Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.
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Worried about being an overprotective parent? Read this blog to learn how to keep your kids safe without being a helicopter parent.
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? This blog teaches us how to stop people pleasing and why honoring our needs improves relationships.
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Racial trauma is not just a present-day issue. This blog teaches us how the historical roots of slavery have led to systemic racism.
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Are you experiencing a loss and struggling to find joy this holiday season? Read this blog to learn about grief during the holidays.
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Do the holidays make you more stressed than merry? Read this blog to learn holiday budgeting tips to reduce your financial stress.
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How do you know if your relationship has become unhealthy? I often see couples stay in unhealthy relationships out of the fear of being alone. Others normalize their rocky romances; they convince themselves that their relationship, while tumultuous at times, is just like everyone else’s.
Five Building Blocks of Mind-Body Wellness [Transcript] Here are five building blocks of mind-body wellness: Exercise Exercise releases feel-good chemicals in our brains. It also boosts memory and overall brain function. People who lead an active lifestyle are even at lower risk of cognitive decline
Depression affects the way we feel, think, and behave. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a form of depression listed in the DSM-V, which is the manual that mental health professionals use to understand and diagnose mental illnesses. According to the DSM-V, in order to be
So you’re feeling like you need couples therapy. Maybe you’re wishing for a better connection with your partner or just feel stuck in the same negative patterns. No matter what your reasons, you should think through a few things when starting couples counseling. Here are
The Difference Between Guilt and Shame [Transcript] In this blog, we will discuss the differences between guilt and shame. You may ask yourself why this distinction is important and it is, because knowing the difference can help you to manage the feelings that come up
Effective decision-making is stressful and can often be time consuming. We are presented with so many decisions every day ranging from whether we should go to the gym, what TV show we should watch, or when we should apply for a new job. Sometimes we compromise
Somatic Experiencing is a form of therapy aimed at relieving the pain of addiction by focusing on your perceived body sensations. The centering is supported by meditative breath work. This type of therapy reinforces your inherent capacity for self empowerment and healing, especially when dealing with
We’ve all experienced anger before and we know that it can take on various states, whether it is a passing feeling of annoyance or full-on rage. Anger can be a healthy emotion if it is appropriately identified and managed, so that it does not negatively
Valentine’s Day: a day that can bring up a mix of emotions. Whether you’re planning a romantic gesture, choosing to keep things low-key, or feeling somewhere in between, it’s hard to ignore the focus on love. But amidst the flowers and chocolates, there’s one kind
In NYC, it’s often difficult to distinguish between who we are and what we do. We may feel like we’re working 24/7 and are even made to feel guilty for leaving work to take care of ourselves. It can feel like an impossible feat to create
Do you wish you could take better care of yourself, but don’t feel like there are enough hours in the day? Finding time for self-care may feel impossible in a world full of distractions and when there is always more to be done. Yet there
At the start of a new year people reflect on the resolutions for the new year. They may be grand resolutions that are difficult to achieve, which can lead to stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. Instead, think about committing in small ways to wellness. These small tweaks
5 Ways to Shift Negative Thinking [Transcript] Every day can be a struggle to get ahold of our thoughts. Our minds can race, causing us to feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. We are told to just think positively and we will feel better, but our negative
The decision to seek out therapy can be wrought with fear, ambivalence and shame. You may be struggling with some issue or you may want to improve your own mental state. And while popular culture affirms the merits of wellness, too often mental health is
4 Tips for Getting Better Sleep [Transcript] Getting good sleep is essential to maintaining good mental health and wellness. We all know what it’s like to go through a day without good sleep. We may feel drowsy, have poor concentration, have difficulty with emotions, or feel
