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In Survival Mode? Let’s Talk!
Stress seems to be the norm in our modern world, but it is possible to learn techniques to help you cope. Chronic stress threatens your mental and physical health. In our modern, stressful world, people need to learn how to … Continue reading
Posted in Stress Reduction
Tagged counseling, effects of stress, managing stress, survival mode, therapy
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When You Need a New Therapist
As a psychotherapist in New York City, I help individuals, couples, and those struggling with infertility with their psychological or emotional challenges. My orientation is in both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic practices, which help foster a safe and secure environment … Continue reading
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Tagged changing therapists, need a new therapist, therapy, therapy not working
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Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) can occur any time within the first year after having a baby but usually begins within days or weeks after delivery. It is estimated that one in nine new mothers will experience some degree of PPD, regardless … Continue reading
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Tagged postpartum depression, ppd, signs of postpartum depression, therapy, treating postpartum depression
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Mental Health and Your Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, the decisions you make affect both you and your baby. Since our bodies are integrated systems, pregnancy causes changes to your entire body, including your mental health. Your emotions, stress reactions, and relationships can all be … Continue reading
Posted in Postpartum Depression, Therapy
Tagged healthy pregnancy, mental health, postpartum depression, pregnancy, therapy
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Managing Childhood Trauma
We are all products of our experiences, both positive and negative. We can all look back on our childhood and recall sad or painful memories, but for most of us, those experiences were not traumatic enough to cause long-term problems … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, childhood trauma, managing childhood trauma, therapy
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Criticized in the Workplace
There can be many reasons and causes for receiving criticism in your workplace. Let’s make a distinction here between criticism that comes from a bully or a toxic work environment and work-related criticism from a boss or co-worker who perceives … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged office criticism, receiving criticism, therapy, workplace criticism
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What Happens in Your First Therapy Session and How to Prepare
It is perfectly natural to be nervous for your first therapy session. First, know that I applaud your effort in making the appointment. That is a great first step! Scheduling that first therapy session can be difficult, even frightening. But … Continue reading
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Tagged first therapy session, NYC therapist, preparing for therapy, therapy, what to expect in therapy
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Boundaries Around Election Discussions in NYC
Politics can be an emotionally charged subject for many people, and election season can be especially stressful. If you find that the people around you talk about politics in a manner that makes you uncomfortable, you have every right to … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help, Stress Reduction
Tagged counseling, creating boundaries, election discussions, election stress, therapy
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Election Anxiety in NYC
Every election season is fraught with a degree of tension and stress, but recent and upcoming elections have become increasingly more emotionally charged on both sides of the aisle. No matter where you sit on the issues, you probably feel … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, General Self Help
Tagged counseling, discussing politics, election anxiety, election stress, therapy
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Dealing with Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD or ADD can be difficult to deal with. Modern life, especially here in New York City, can be highly stimulating, creating stress, distraction, anxiety, and disorganization in some people. But is it actually ADHD? And if so, what … Continue reading
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Tagged ADHD, ADHD therapy, adult ADHD, coping with adult ADHD, therapy
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