The Silent Struggle: Understanding High-Functioning Depression in Men In the cultural narrative surrounding depression, we often imagine someone who can’t get out of bed, who is visibly distressed, or who openly talks about their emotional pain. But there’s another, often-overlooked reality: individuals—particularly men—who outwardly seem fine, productive, and composed, while…
What is Psychodynamic Therapy? We all want a bit of relief, a bit of clarity and maybe even some understanding of why we feel and act the way we do. Psychodynamic therapy is one way to help with that. It’s not just about surface-level changes; this therapy gets to the…
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy: A Guide to Real Change Let’s be real—starting therapy is a big step. You’re probably looking for answers, hoping for relief, or maybe just needing a place to unload everything swirling around in your mind. Therapy can be life-changing, but like anything…
How to Get Rid of Attachment Issues: A Guide to Building Healthier Relationships Attachments can make relationships feel like a rollercoaster. One minute everything is fine and the next you’re in a spiral of anxiety, fear or emotional withdrawal. Whether it’s always worrying your partner will leave, struggling with boundaries…
Accepting Imperfection: The Key to Letting Go and Finding Peace Let’s face it—nobody’s perfect. We all know this on some level, but actually accepting it? That’s a whole different ballgame. Whether it’s a mistake at work, a slip-up in a relationship, or something as simple as not being able to…
The Cognitive Triangle: How Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Shape Your Life You’ve probably heard that everything in life is connected, right? Well, that’s especially true when it comes to your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Think of it like a triangle – each side affecting the other two. This idea is…
What Causes Codependency Codependency—it’s a word that gets tossed around a lot, but not everyone understands what it truly means. At its core, codependency involves a pattern where someone’s emotional or psychological needs become entangled with another person’s well-being. This isn’t just about caring; it’s when caring turns into a…
What is Trauma Dumping? Signs, Causes, and How to Respond We all have that friend who overshares a little too much, a little too often. Maybe you’ve been caught off guard by a co-worker who suddenly spilled their heart out over lunch, or some casual acquaintance who goes on and…
Addressing Anxiety and Depression with Teletherapy in NYC NYC can be amazing but it’s also stressful. Anxiety and depression are common mental health issues that many New Yorkers face. Whether it’s the pace of life, work or the city itself, these challenges can get to anyone. But there’s good news.…
Brainspotting vs. EMDR Trauma is heavy, leaving deep emotional scars that seem to linger long after the event has passed. For many the journey to healing and recovery is long and hard, filled with anxiety, fear and helplessness. But there is hope. Two powerful therapies, Brainspotting and EMDR have been…