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!
People often think that in non-monogamous relationships everything needs to be completely equal. Read this blog to learn why that isn't true.
Read More » about Beyond 50/50: Rethinking Fairness in Non-Monogamous Relationships
Do you get confused between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? Read this blog to learn the difference and how to manage them.
Read More » about Panic Attacks vs. Anxiety Attacks: What You Need to Know
Do you struggle repeating patterns you know are unhealthy for you? Read this blog to learn how to create healthier habits.
Read More » about Why Do I Keep Repeating Patterns When I Know Better?
Feeling shame or repression around your sexuality? Discover how shadow work can help you explore these feelings and embrace yourself.
Read More » about Shadow Work for Sexuality: Moving Beyond Shame and Repression
While we process emotional pain in therapy, there is also positivity. Watch this video to learn about joy in the therapeutic relationship.
Read More » about Finding Joy in the Therapeutic Relationship [Video]
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.
Read More » about Concerned About Your Sex Drive? 5 Things to Ask Yourself
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.
Read More » about 4 Surprising Ways Adult Playfulness Improves Life Satisfaction
Do you struggle with depression in the workplace? Read this blog to learn more about managing mental health at work.
Read More » about Depression in the Workplace: When Work Feels Impossible
Do you find yourself getting angry easily? Watch this video blog to learn what anger is telling us and how to practice anger management.
Read More » about Anger Management: What We Get Wrong About Anger [Video]
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.
Read More » about Activism and Mental Health: Ways to Balance and Avoid Burnout
Do you struggle with high-functioning anxiety? Read this blog to learn what high-functioning anxiety in women looks like and what to do.
Read More » about High-Functioning Anxiety in Women: The Hidden Cost of Always Holding It Together
Do you struggle with internalized homophobia? This blog explores how culture shapes our perceptions and shares what healing looks like.
Read More » about Healing Internalized Homophobia and Transphobia in Black Communities
Have you been curious about psychedelics? Read this blog to learn about the benefits and risks of psychedelic therapy.
Read More » about Should I Try Psychedelics? Questions to Ask Yourself First
Do you struggle with feeling confident? Watch this video blog to learn how to build self-esteem and start to have more self-love.
Read More » about How to Build Self-Esteem [Video]
Do you think you're in a codependent relationship? Read this blog to learn more about codependency and how to foster healthy relationships.
Read More » about Are You in a Codependent Relationship? Learn about the Signs.
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The short answer: You’ll be sitting in a comfortable chair listening to music and watching attractive, abstract moving visuals, or if you prefer, closing your eyes. The system will be reading the electrical activity on the surface of your head (your EEG) via five sensors
The most common issue couples come into therapy for is dissatisfaction with the emotional connection they have for each other. In order for a couple to feel emotionally connected, both partners need to feel as though they are in a safe, secure relationship. A safe
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It’s a great question, and one that sometimes has people ambivalent about trying neurofeedback. How can it be that good? How can any one thing help with problems ranging from the need to better manage stress, improve sleep management, or simply wanting to feel more happiness –
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Reiki is a form of energetic healing which uses the universal life force to gently move energy in body and spirit and thus create space for the health and healing of the receiver. Universal life force is often known as Ki, Ch’i, Goddess, Universe, and
How often do you catch yourself running like a crazy person? Desperately trying to finish whatever you’re doing so that you can quickly dash to the subway, race into the yoga studio, quickly change and barely make it into the classroom before the door closes…which
A few years ago I first saw a client who was extremely frustrated and sad because he was having trouble finding a quality guy. I’ll call him Harold. Harold wanted so badly to be in a committed relationship. Whenever he went out he would think,
When I hear the word “trauma,” I feel its weight. Definitions of trauma include such words and phrases as “shock,” “severe distress,” “wrenching experience,” “disastrous event,” “rape,” “combat,” and “resulting in disturbance of normal functioning.” These terms communicate severity; they communicate suffering. They imply lasting
Are you someone who is often feeling unhappy with how you look, ashamed about parts of your physique, or trying the latest fad diet? For many of us, our bodies are a frequent source of frustration, inadequacy or guilt. Shame, a toxic emotion which Miriam
The right relationship can be a source of joy and deep satisfaction and can even help you live a longer and healthier life. So when things don’t work out, it can leave a person hurt, depressed and afraid to try again. It’s important to take
We’ve all been there, and hopefully will be again. You’ve made the dinner date, sparks are in the air…and here comes the panic. Who will pick the restaurant? What if you pick a restaurant too pricey, or worse… too low-end? Who is paying? What will
