How to Find a Therapist in NYC
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Searching for Therapy in NYC? Here's what to know.
Read MoreTherapy Buzzwords: The Essential Guide for the Emotionally Curious
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Feeling overwhelmed by therapy lingo? You’re not alone. CBT? DBT? EFT? You were trying to find a therapist and now you're drowning in acronyms. Here’s your no-nonsense guide to the most common therapy types—so you can find what fits you.
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Korean-Speaking Therapist in NYC
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Whether you're a recent immigrant, a second-generation Korean American, or somewhere in between, you may be searching for Korean-speaking therapists in NYC and not quite sure where to start. There are several ways to approach your therapist search to help you find a good-fit for a bilingual or Korean-speaking therapist in New York.
Read MoreWhy Am I Struggling to Get Things Done? Understanding Executive Functioning—and How Coaching Can Help
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Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt like your brain just short-circuited? You know what needs to get done—but somehow, the day slips away, and the list remains untouched. If this sounds familiar, you may be struggling with executive functioning skills. The good news? These are skills that can be strengthened with support, insight, and the right tools.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Be in a Therapy Group in NYC: A First-Timer’s Guide
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In NYC, it’s easy to be surrounded by people and still feel deeply alone.
Group therapy offers something rare—a chance to slow down, speak honestly, and feel truly seen.
Should My Therapist Speak My Language?
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Choosing a therapist who speaks your language-or one who supports bilingual therapy-can create a space where you feel fully seen and heard.
Read More7 Tips For Staying Connected After Welcoming a Baby
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Dr. DelNero shares seven research-backed strategies to help you and your partner nurture your bond while navigating new parenthood together.
Read MoreAddressing the Mental Health Impact of a NICU Stay: Coping with Stress and Trauma
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A stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be an incredibly overwhelming and stressful experience for parents. Our parenting expert, Dr. Jessica DelNero, shares tools and resources to help you cope.
Read MoreMental Health and the Executive Function Connection: How ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Relate to Executive Functioning
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Learn about the ways mental health impacts executive functioning, the diagnoses that play a role, and the treatment plan that may help.
Read More5 Tips to Boost Focus: Improve Executive Functions with Evidence-Based Practices
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Learn about practices to improve focus and enhance executive functioning skills.
Read MorePreparing for the Fourth Trimester: The Importance of a Postpartum Care Plan
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The postpartum period, sometimes called the “fourth trimester,” is just as important as the pregnancy and birthing process. A thoughtful postpartum care plan can help you navigate those early weeks, support your mental health, and set you up for success as a new family.
Read MoreHow to Know If Psychological Testing Is Right for You
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Psychological testing involves completing a series of tasks and answering questions designed to give insight into how you think, feel, and behave in various areas of your life. The specific tests you take are customized to meet your unique needs and questions, helping to create a holistic picture of your mental and emotional well-being.
Read MoreCoping with a Suicide Loss
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The experience of losing someone significant to suicide can come with unique challenges that may complicate the grieving process. Dr. Julia Kirsch shares her expertise on the topic as well as resources for support.
Read MoreStrategies for Responding to Imposter Stress
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Have you ever felt self-doubt, fraudulent, or wondered if you are as competent or qualified as others perceive you to be? Believe it or not, these feelings are quite common, especially among high achieving people who have a hard time believing in their competence. These feelings and thoughts often arise when we begin something new, step into a new role, and enter environments that invalidate aspects of our identity. Below are some practical suggestions for how to respond to imposter stress.
Read MoreUnderstanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD, C-PTSD, Complex-PTSD) refers to the impact of prolonged, unavoidable, relational trauma. Such repeated trauma tends to negatively impact the survivor’s sense of safety, self-esteem, trust in self, and trust in others.
Read MoreEmbracing Health, Embracing You
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There is no one pathway to peak health. We all have unique perspectives and needs that may change depending on our physical and social locations, throughout the course of a day, and over the course of our lifetimes. Wellness coaching provides an opportunity for you to be curious about what you need to feel healthy and fulfilled. It is an avenue to think about your physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Read MoreThe Role of Therapy in Supporting New Parents
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Becoming a parent is a monumental life shift, one filled with both anticipated adjustments and unexpected emotional twists. While new parents may brace themselves for the practical changes like disrupted sleep schedules and increased responsibilities, the whirlwind of emotions that accompany parenthood often still catch them off guard. This is where therapy can be particularly helpful in adjusting to your new role.
Read MorePractical Techniques to Help You Handle Criticism
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It is very common for people to have strong emotional reactions to perceived criticism. This is because criticism often triggers an underlying negative narrative or belief we hold about ourselves, which can provoke the experience of shame. Dr. Nelly Seo shares some practical steps to take immediately after receiving criticism, in order to stay regulated.
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Alcohol and Anxiety
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Many of us who tend to feel anxious in social situations, otherwise known as social anxiety, may lean on alcohol to help manage those feelings of anxiety when we do socialize. A few drinks can make us feel carefree and confident and this can make alcohol feel important to our enjoyment of socializing. However, the relationship between anxiety and alcohol might be more counterintuitive than it seems.
Read MoreUnseen Struggles: Shedding Light on Postpartum PTSD
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Embarking on the journey of pregnancy and childbirth is often envisioned and portrayed as a joyous and exhilarating time. However, for some birthing individuals, the postpartum period can bring unexpected challenges that go beyond the more commonly discussed topics of postpartum depression and anxiety.
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