In a world that celebrates achievement, ambition, and constant self-optimization—especially in high-pressure environments like the New York Metro Area —perfectionism can seem like a badge of honor. But beneath the polished surface, perfectionism often masks deep...
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Money in Relationship Money. It’s one of the most common—and emotionally loaded—topics that surfaces in couples therapy. And yet, it’s often the one most avoided at the dinner table. As an integrative couples therapist with years...
Kristina DeLuccia, LMHCPSYCHOTHERAPIST (she/her/hers) Provides individual therapy to both teen and adult populationsHello, my name is Kristina and I am a mental health counselor with a MA in mental health counseling from St. John's University. I have worked in a...
By Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R, CCATP & Amir Levine, PhD, LCSW-R, Co-Founders, Bhava Therapy Group When people think of therapy, they often imagine sitting across from someone, talking through feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. While talk therapy is essential, it’s...
How Therapists Stay Present, Empathic, and Grounded—Even in the Toughest Sessions It was noon on a rainy Tuesday, early in my career. I was in session—again—with David, a client I’d been seeing for nearly a year. Outside, the rain pounded the windows. Inside, David...
If you're living in New York City, you likely know what it means to hustle. You might also know what it means to wake up at 3 a.m. with a racing heart and a brain that won’t shut off. On the outside, your life might look well put together—career milestones, a full...
