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Why Modern Dating Is So Hard: A Psychotherapist Explains
By integrating the wisdom of the past with the realities of the present, we can create a future where genuine human connections thrive. Embrace the journey of self-discovery, and let it guide you towards the relationships you seek.
Self-Care Strategies for Transgender Individuals
What does self-care actually mean and what can it look like? In this blog, we’ll explore some effective self-care strategies tailored specifically for transgender individuals, aimed at promoting mental well-being and resilience.
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The Power of EMDR: Healing Eating Disorders from Within
Eating disorders are often rooted in long-held beliefs formed early in life. Our society’s pervasive diet culture and discussions around body size can reinforce these beliefs, often causing significant stress and trauma. EMDR targets these memories and experiences, working to reduce their emotional intensity and helping the mind and body to heal
Why Modern Dating Is So Hard: A Psychotherapist Explains
By integrating the wisdom of the past with the realities of the present, we can create a future where genuine human connections thrive. Embrace the journey of self-discovery, and let it guide you towards the relationships you seek.
Self-Care Strategies for Transgender Individuals
What does self-care actually mean and what can it look like? In this blog, we’ll explore some effective self-care strategies tailored specifically for transgender individuals, aimed at promoting mental well-being and resilience.
How to Break a Trauma Bond, According to a Licensed Therapist
Trauma bonds are complicated- both psychologically and biologically. You do not get into them by “choice” and you do not stay stuck in them by choice. Getting appropriate therapy and connecting to safe support is a crucial aspect of recovering from trauma bonds. In this post we’ll explore how to break a trauma bond and the actions you can take to start healing.
What is a Trauma Bond and How does it Affect you?
A trauma bond is a harmful connection that forms between two people, often a victim and a perpetrator. The aftermath of even just one abuse cycle is so much shame and self-blame. Eventually, you fear being left more than being harmed. But the hopeful truth is – you can leave. Trauma bonds are not impossible cages to escape from. With the help of safe and trusted care, you can learn to leave your abuser behind for good.
Feeling Overwhelmed in a Post-Pandemic World: Finding Balance Through Communication
Discover the power of communication and self-care in navigating overwhelm post-pandemic and learn how a therapist helps clients find balance. Prioritize effective communication for a brighter, more balanced future.
Transform Your Trauma: 7 Self-Help Books for Healing Trauma
If you’re not quite ready to speak to a professional regarding your traumatic experience, you don’t need to suffer in silence. We’re sharing 7 of our top self-help book recommendations for combating depression.
Flipping the Script: Healing Yourself By Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Discover how to overcome negative self-talk by recognizing and addressing cognitive distortions. Improve your overall well-being, outlook, and relationships by challenging unhelpful thought patterns that hold you back.
Rebuilding Trust: Navigating Betrayal and Healing in Relationships
Explore the nuanced dynamics of trust issues in relationships and learn effective strategies for rebuilding trust after betrayal from a licensed marriage and family therapist.
The Impact of Addiction on Families and Loved Ones
When a family member is tackling addiction, the lives of all other family members are touched in significant ways. The family dynamics shift drastically, regardless of who in the family is the central point of addiction, be it a child, parent, or spouse. The ramifications are multifold, encompassing strained relationships, excessive worry, financial hardship, and a heightened risk of abuse.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Actor: Tips to Boost Confidence
“I’m not talented enough to land this role.” “I don’t have enough credits on my resume to be taken seriously as an actor.” “I’m not a real actor.” Sound familiar?
Being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World: The ADHD Experience
Living in a neurotypical world can be challenging for individuals with ADHD. The expectations, social implicit rules, and tasks often don't align with the unique functioning of a neurodivergent brain. However, being neurodivergent doesn’t equal inferior. In this blog,...
Psychedelic Harm Reduction: Maximizing Benefits and Minimizing Risks
Many people are familiar with the term ‘harm reduction’, especially in the context of substance use. However, less are aware that this concept has expanded beyond addressing addiction, and now has important implications for the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Enduring Active Trauma: Seeking Help Amid Crisis
Our current models of diagnosing and treating trauma are mostly during the post-traumatic phase. Protecting people from post-traumatic symptoms is an important part of this work, and we can best do that if we intervene as soon as possible- and we can only intervene if someone is capable of seeing that they are living through active distress.
Is Your Job Defining You? How to Discover Who You Are Outside of Work
If you’ve lived or socialized in New York City for any length of time, you’ve probably had someone ask, “What do you do?” The culture is fixated on work – what it is, how it’s going, what successes or headaches you’ve experienced there, how much of a monster your boss...
What is psychedelic integration therapy and why is it important?
People learn about the power of psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness through many different avenues, but often come to the same question: How can psychedelics help improve my mental health? Read on to discover how this groundbreaking approach can help you navigate psychedelic experiences, providing support, healing, and integration for lasting personal growth.
Coping with ADHD as an Adult: How Therapy Can Help
Have you sought out a professional opinion and have already received a diagnosis of ADHD? For some people receiving a diagnosis may come as a surprise, while for others it actually makes perfect sense and explains why you were facing so many difficulties.
4 Transformative Ways Exercise Strengthens Mental Health
Boundary setting is a keystone to a healthy relationship- do you struggle to set boundaries or follow boundaries set by others? Maybe you act clingy towards your partner. Maybe you spend too much time alone. You might constantly seek validation and approval, or you might tend to remain aloof and not dependent on anyone — even your partner. These behaviors all stem from people’s individual attachment style. Identifying your own attachment style may help you figure out (and solve) your problems with setting boundaries.
How Does Attachment Style Impact Your Ability To Set Boundaries?
Boundary setting is a keystone to a healthy relationship- do you struggle to set boundaries or follow boundaries set by others? Maybe you act clingy towards your partner. Maybe you spend too much time alone. You might constantly seek validation and approval, or you might tend to remain aloof and not dependent on anyone — even your partner. These behaviors all stem from people’s individual attachment style. Identifying your own attachment style may help you figure out (and solve) your problems with setting boundaries.
How is ART different from EMDR?
As a licensed psychotherapist who is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and prioritizes trauma-informed care for my clients, I'm dedicated to helping people create meaningful change in their life in a way that feels safe for them. I specialize in working...
Feeling burned out? Internalized Capitalism may be to blame
Feeling burned out? Internalized capitalism may be to blame. Read on to learn more and how you can take control of your emotional well-being.