by Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R In our culture, especially the NYC Metro area culture where it tends to be all about ambition and success and striving to become or make something, the notion of sitting and vegging out and doing nothing can seem improbable, impossible and at...
by Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R Ahhh the weather…a universal phenomenon that connects us all. Whether we are accepting of and enjoying it or are feeling fed up and loathsome with our current weather, most everyone everywhere registers some reaction to the type of weather...
by Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R In my work I come by a lot of mixed feelings regarding that little N word…NEEDS. Some people have difficulty acknowledging their needs, some people feel uncomfortable having needs and some struggle with expressing their needs. Alternatively,...
by Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R Recently Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times wrote an editorial in which he outlined the necessity for placing Mental Health at #1 on the agenda of news pundits and journalists to address in their work. To those of us who work in the field...
by Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R Conflict happens in every relationship. In fact, it is an inevitable part of any close and meaningful relationship between people who share and care about each other. When managed correctly, conflict can be a wonderful opportunity for growth...
by Veronica Vaiti, LCSW-R A conversation on the topic of “happiness” is a common one occurring within the walls of a psychotherapy office. Not so long ago, I had one such conversation with a client in which they offered me two varying perspectives on...
