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How do you calm yourself down when you experience stress, anxiety, or dissociation? It’s common for interpersonal stressors to contribute to upsetting thoughts and increased anxieties. Understandably these may vary from person to person depending on a variety of...

Non-monogamous relationships have undeniably become more visible recently. From television and movies beginning to feature non-monogamous characters, to social media accounts specifically speaking to different relationship structures, the conversation about options...

Emotional flashbacks can be jarring and upsetting. Explore ways to manage your flashbacks so that you can regain control of your life.

Going home for the holidays can often bring up difficult feelings. Explore 6 ways to take care of yourself when you go home for the holidays.

It can be difficult to learn how to trust your intuition. If you’re interested in learning how to strengthen your intuition, read on.

Struggling with dating in NYC? You’re not alone, and therapy can help. Read on for 7 ways therapy can improve your dating life.

Do you have trouble letting things go? Breathwork can help you release anxiety, fear, and live in the present moment.

It’s a challenging decision that many therapists face – whether or not to go into private practice. Learn about your options and decide what’s best for you.

Do you feel “stuck” in your grief? Understanding prolonged grief disorder may provide some much-needed answers – and relief.

We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions about the No Surprises Act & Good Faith Estimates.

Learn how an approach called Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) can help gay men dramatically transform their lives.

What is a toxic relationship?A toxic relationship may leave you feeling depleted, less than, and losing trust in yourself and questioning your own lived experience. Despite your best attempts to please or smooth over the situation, you may find it impossible to...

Do you know the risks of limiting yourself to using in-network insurance for therapy? Many people don’t know the benefits of working with an out-of-network or private-pay therapist that may be worth the additional investment. Empower yourself to make the best decision for your needs and goals.

Affirmative Therapy helps LGBTQIA+ individuals navigate through their life in a more meaningful and constructive way through the help of empathic, nonjudgmental compassion and understanding.

If you’ve launched a new venture, started your own business, or even pursued a side hustle, you likely already know that the entrepreneurial path can be as tough as it is rewarding. Chances are, you’ve felt a mix of excitement, fear, and overwhelm. With all of the ups, downs, and uncertainties that come with the entrepreneurial journey, it can help to talk with someone who can support you through the ebbs and flows.

hen we think of the term “healing”, we tend to first think of a physical injury— a broken bone, a strained muscle, an open wound. We can acknowledge that each requires time, rest, a tender touch, and medical attention in order for healing to take...

Josh Watson is a therapist for lawyers in NYC. Read about the 5 lessons he learned about change from a recovering lawyer.

Do you find yourself playing video games more and more as social distancing and quarantines continue? You’re not alone. Explore your gaming.

The majority of people struggle with healthy boundaries. Learn how you can develop the skills to create healthy boundaries in your own life.

In these difficult times, we can reflect on individual consciousness and develop the capacity to differentiate from mass thinking.

Contemporarily, the fields of religion have been considered a separate entity from psychology; however, this may not be an either-or scenario.

Teachers often take on the stress and emotions of their students. This year in particular, teachers may experience more vicarious trauma.

Racism is systemic and has led to generations of race-based trauma. Technology has provided an outlet for racism via cybervictimization and bullying.

Imposter syndrome can rob us of our joy, confidence and hold us back in life. The phenomenon can affect anyone, regardless of their success.

The current pandemic restrictions have impacted our ability to nurture our traveling mindsets. Learn how to cope with travel restrictions.

Oftentimes, couples avoid talking about the two subjects that are crucial to their wellbeing: money and sex. It may come as a surprise to you that as a couples therapist, I actually hear more about instances around financial infidelity than affairs in the traditional sense.

Self-love is a term that has gained more and more traction in recent years, and for good reason. Oftentimes, the discussion on self-love is conflated with self-care, another important but distinct concept.

Learn six practical tips that are helpful in building more positive and consistent communication with your teens.

Learn 7 coping tips for anxiety and discover strategies that therapists actually use to help them with their own anxious thoughts.

A secondary cost of the pandemic has been the impact of lockdowns and social isolation on mental health. These impacts often manifest in increased loneliness or feelings of homesickness, especially for those who live apart from their families and homeland.

Sometimes, no matter how much we love or connect with a person, it can prove difficult to maintain a connection that endures all. Obstacles, differences of opinion, and unexpected life circumstances inevitably crop up and put our relationships to the test.

No one is perfect,” “we all make mistakes,” “fall to get back up.” What do all of these sayings have in common? They remind us that life does not always go as planned, and mistakes are an inevitable and natural part of life. Many times we hold…

Love: Everyone wants to experience it, and yet many of us are also scared of it, because in order to truly be open to love, we must also allow ourselves to be vulnerable. What is vulnerability, and why does it terrify us?

Finding a therapist who’s a good fit with you and your needs is essential to the work you do in therapy. In your search for the right person, you might find therapists with varying strings of letters after their name, which can give you a better understanding of their training and the kind of therapy they offer.

Many of us are so invested in work or academics that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Although there are various ways to practice self-care techniques throughout a busy work week, for many, the weekend is the best time to unwind.

If you’re not quite ready to speak to a professional regarding depression, you don’t need to suffer in silence. We’re sharing 5 of our top self-help book recommendations for combating depression.

When people hear the word “trauma,” they often think of one single, dramatic, life-changing event or moment in time. Race-based trauma occurs much more insidiously, on a systemic level, and is experienced through both micro and macroaggressions.

Connecting with a therapist for the first time may seem overwhelming if you’re not sure what to expect. We’ve put together this quick guide on what the process looks like, so you can get the most out of your first therapy session.

Communication typically falls into two categories: Compassionate or Corrosive. Learn what these communication styles say about your relationship.

Those suffering from imposter syndrome may live in fear that they’ll be “found out” and experience feelings of inadequacy despite their professional accomplishments.

Many young adults may feel ashamed or obligated to speak about their struggles with a parent. Therapists for young adults can offer teenagers the chance to unload and speak about their issues with a professional who has an outside perspective on it all.

Meeting with your therapist on a screen can feel different, and sometimes not as powerful, as meeting in person. Luckily, there are several ways we can bridge this gap to make virtual therapy feel more personal, focused, and private.

No one should feel alone because they simply can’t afford the proper mental health treatment. However, it can be difficult to find affordable therapy in NYC. We’re here to help.

Generalized anxiety is treatable. Learn exercises that can help you manage your anxiety or reduce some of its symptoms.

Dealing with depression can be difficult and even debilitating at times, so how do you know if someone is coping with hidden depression?

When you’re feeling anxious, mindfulness techniques can help combat troublesome symptoms. Learn how to personalize mindfulness for anxiety in a way that works best for you.

Wanting things to go back to “normal,” also known as “the way things used to be,” is one of humankind’s most basic and universal tendencies. There’s comfort in the familiar, especially when you’re looking backwards.

LGBTQ mental health is easily challenged by everyday situations and messages. The LGBTQ Bill of Rights is designed to empower you. Check it out now.

No matter your race or ethnic background, you have a birthright to feel safe, empowered, and respected in every circumstance, at all times.

As a therapist, I often get an up-close look at how current events shape the everyday fabric of people’s lives. When the holidays close in, I talk clients through the joys and heartaches such seasons can bring.

Trauma occurs when an abnormal event overwhelms our ability to cope. It shocks, confuses, and can leave us in a fog. It can bring on feelings of intense anxiety and cause us to question our sense of reality.

There are many reasons why people miss their exes right now. The most obvious being that feelings of loneliness and isolation are amplified in these times of social distancing.

Many people who may have never felt a need for mental health services are now struggling with increased anxiety, depression, and isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Learn some practical tips you can use to clear the unnecessary and unhelpful clutter from your mind.

Relaxation techniques work by helping our body to manage the fight-or-flight response of our sympathetic nervous system.

Many people think of joy as something that has to be searched for and attained, rather than something that is allowed and cultivated with intention.

Physical distance doesn’t have to mean emotional isolation. Teletherapy sessions allow you to stay connected to your therapist during social distancing.

Social distancing may lead to more elusive emotional experiences that appear unique to the current situation. Here’s how to cope with them.