Relationships are one of the most fulfilling and powerful things we experience. Opening a relationship can be a daunting yet liberating experience, but it’s crucial to embark on this journey for the right reasons. Are you Opening Your Relationship for the Wrong Reasons? Here are a few typical indicators suggesting you might be opening your… Continue reading Signs You Might be Opening Your Relationship for the Wrong Reasons
Building a positive and productive relationship with your child is a lifelong journey filled with joy, challenges, and growth. As parents, we play a crucial role in shaping our children’s lives and helping them become confident, capable individuals. There is no shortage of “tools” one can find on the internet about best parenting practices and… Continue reading 5 Skills That Lead to Positive Parenting
Are you curious about how to ask your partner to go to couples therapy? This blog post covers how to approach this important topic.
At what point does our job as parents become easier? Some would argue that the hardest stages are when our children are younger. They require the utmost attention, love, affection. And don’t even get me started on the psychoanalytic developmental life stages – talk about pressure! Jean Piaget talks about four fundamental stages of development… Continue reading How do I stay connected to my adult children?
Have you ever looked at your partner and thought to yourself, “I hope they never cheat on me”? Infidelity has always been an unfortunate symptom of decisions led by complex emotions. Statistics show that cheating within romantic relationships is not specific to any gender, age group, or country. Anyone can find themselves in a situation… Continue reading Why is Cheating So Hurtful? Understanding Infidelity
The holidays have a way of creating an intense buildup of anticipation and then leaving us with a profound sense of disappointment and stress. Of course, this is not always the case and it may not be everyone’s experience. But for those of you reading this who feel like this speaks to you, you are… Continue reading How to Create New Holiday Traditions with Your Chosen Family
How to Date During a Pandemic [Transcript] Hi, my name is Alea DiGirolamo. I am a psychotherapist at myTherapyNYC and today I am going to talk about dating during a pandemic. I will touch on some common fears that come up with dating during this global crisis as well as how to date safely and… Continue reading How to Date During a Pandemic [Video]
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety is normal. Many people are feeling worried, afraid, or are struggling with boredom and isolation. Loss of income, disconnection from social support networks, and other factors make it difficult for us to rely on our usual sources of stability and comfort. As therapists, we want to help address… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: How to Manage Mental Health During a Pandemic [Video]
Depression is often a very unexpected, unwelcome guest that forces its way into our lives. It affects what we may be thinking, feeling, and how we handle the tasks of our everyday life. One of the first signs of depression is loss of interest in things that would typically bring us joy. What happens when… Continue reading Depression in Marriage: It’s Okay to Not be Okay
Find this video helpful?We would love for you to pass it along! Email | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Family During the Holidays [Transcript] How do I deal with getting annoyed or frustrated with family members? My first thought about this is to validate this for yourself. It makes a lot of sense that you may… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Family During the Holidays [Video]
3 Reasons Why You Don’t Really Miss Your Ex [Transcript] In this blog, I will talk about why you think you miss your ex in those moments of vulnerability while forgetting the reasons why the relationship ended in the first place. Picture this: You meet someone who seems really great. They are exactly who you… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Don’t Really Miss Your Ex [Video]
Marriage is perhaps one of the most difficult unions to enter into because you know that you only have half of the control. As a couples therapist, I often hear in my sessions, “I married you, that should show you that I want to be with you.” I have found in my work that this… Continue reading Secrets to a Happy Marriage
