Our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics, including blogs on anxiety,
depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics, including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Are you worried about your sex drive being too low? Read this blog to learn how our sex drives fluctuate and what is/isn't cause for concern.
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When was the last time you did an activity just for the fun of it? Read this blog to learn how to embrace adult playfulness.
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Do you struggle with depression in the workplace? Read this blog to learn more about managing mental health at work.
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Do you find yourself getting angry easily? Watch this video blog to learn what anger is telling us and how to practice anger management.
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Do you try to stay politically active but find you're getting burnt out? This blog explores how to protect your mental health as an activist.
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Do you struggle with high-functioning anxiety? Read this blog to learn what high-functioning anxiety in women looks like and what to do.
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Do you struggle with internalized homophobia? This blog explores how culture shapes our perceptions and shares what healing looks like.
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Have you been curious about psychedelics? Read this blog to learn about the benefits and risks of psychedelic therapy.
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Do you struggle with feeling confident? Watch this video blog to learn how to build self-esteem and start to have more self-love.
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Do you think you're in a codependent relationship? Read this blog to learn more about codependency and how to foster healthy relationships.
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Have you experienced religious trauma as an LGBTQ+ person? Read this blog to learn more about how you can move toward healing.
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Is the political climate taking a toll? This blog explores ways you can protect your mental health when experiencing political stress.
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Do you struggle with dating? This blog explores why dating is so hard and shares how we can find meaningful and lasting relationships.
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Do you struggle with feeling valid in your bisexuality? Watch this video blog to better understand biphobia and bi erasure.
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Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community can be more than showing up during Pride month. This blog includes how to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year long.
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Good sex is a multi-sensory experience that brings connection, closeness, pleasure and intimacy between two or more consenting people. When you think about sex, the physical act is usually what comes to mind. Sex that is portrayed in movies, on television or in porn suggests
Do I have an Eating Disorder? 5 Questions to Ask [Transcript] Have ever found yourself asking the question: Do I have an eating disorder? The first thing you should know is that an eating disorder is a very specific and significant thing that impacts your
Understanding how to use feelings as a guide may be the key to unlocking a more fulfilling life. It sounds like a simple task: to notice what you are feeling, use that information to identify your needs, and take an action toward getting your needs
The difference between Mindfulness and Meditation can be confusing. Both practices focus on cultivating “presence” and on enhancing our attention and awareness, but there are some differences. The practice of meditation usually involves formalized techniques which focus on the person’s “felt sense” of what is
Is “love at first sight” a contradiction in terms? Can you really love someone you’ve only known for a few months? According to psychologist Dorothy Tennov, feelings of infatuation are far too often confused with genuine love. We are a culture obsessed with the thrill
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
