After 25 years in the field of mental health, one truth has remained constant: healing cannot happen without the presence of safety, understanding and compassion. I’ve worked with individuals from all walks of life—people grappling with anxiety, trauma, grief,...
Life Transitions & Self-Improvement
Self-Love Therapy Guide: How to Actually Cultivate Self-Love (NYC Therapist Tips)
Let’s start here - Do you like your own company? Are you someone you would choose to spend time with if given the option? If the answer is a hard “no” or, “well, sometimes, but not all of the time” then read on, this one is for you. Our Ideas on What Self-Love Is...
Effective & Realistic Tips for Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is not just a mental experience—it’s a full-body event. It lives in our thoughts, yes, but also in our nervous system, our breath, our muscles, and our gut. If you’ve ever tried to “think” your way out of anxiety and failed, you’re not alone. True healing...
Dating App Burnout in NYC? Here’s How to Stay Sane and Find Real Connection
If you're single and dating in New York City, you probably know the drill: endless swiping, short-lived conversations, ghosting, and the exhausting cycle of starting over again. With a dating pool as vast as the city itself, it’s easy to fall into what I call “dating...
Navigating the Mid-January Dip: Expert Tips to Revive Your New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re feeling off-track, a little low or discouraged lately to keep up with your New Year’s intention, goals or resolutions, then this one is for you. As the New Year dawned, many of us set ambitious intentions and goals, brimming with excitement and motivation....
Managing Post-Holiday Blues: A Therapist’s Guide for New Yorkers Getting Back to Reality
If wintertime finds you feeling a little meh, bleh or blah, you’re not alone. The post-holiday blues or wintertime depression is not an uncommon phenomena. Approximately 64% of people report experiencing some form of "holiday blues" or post-holiday depression,...