Mind-Body

Therapists of New York offers support that focuses on the connection between the mind and the body.

Our bodies are always with us, so it’s not surprising that our emotions, concerns, and thoughts often find ways to express themselves through our bodies. Despite the intuitive understanding many have of the ways in which our body and mind can influence each other, this interconnection is often simplified by providers to “it’s all in your head,” which can leave those coping with psychosomatic issues feeling invalidated. Further, individuals often feel shuffled between medical appointments and sessions with mental health providers, with nobody to help them connect the dots between their mental state and physical experience.

This is why Therapists of New York offers support that focuses on the connection between the mind and the body. Recognizing this connection is key in deepening the understanding of what our bodies are telling us when we struggle with a variety of bodily experiences. These experiences can range from challenges with our body image, struggles with eating and nourishing our bodies, to undiagnosed and complex medical issues. Treatment that takes into account not only your thoughts and feelings, but also considers your bodily experiences, can help you cope with the unknown of an undiagnosed physical experience or pain. In our mind – body approach, our assumption is that you are whole; your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations influence each other, and that only by taking all factors into account can you achieve greater peace and understanding of your lived experience.

Here are some examples of how mind – body treatment can be helpful to you:

  • Develop a greater understanding of your connection with your body

  • Provide an opportunity to address challenges with body image by incorporating the meaning of your physicality and physical experiences into treatment

  • Provide tools to support self regulation by using techniques that connect you to your bodily experience

  • Deepen your interest and understanding of the meaning behind your physical symptoms or experience of pain

  • Support you in coping with the uncertainty of your medical diagnosis

  • Invite your body into the consulting room and allow it to tell its story

Click here if you’d like a consultation with one of our mind-body specialists.