Why Am I So Hard on Myself?

Your inner critic isn’t the enemy. It’s a protective voice that learned its job long ago. With curiosity, reflection, and the support of a therapist— especially one trained in psychodynamic therapy— that voice can loosen its grip.

Is Brooklyn the Most Self-Aware Borough?

Has Brooklyn quietly become the most emotionally fluent, self-analytic borough in New York City?

We think… maybe.

How to Find a Therapist in NYC

Searching for Therapy in NYC? Here's what to know.

Therapy Buzzwords: The Essential Guide for the Emotionally Curious

CBT? DBT? EMDR? Is this a therapist directory or the lineup at a music festival?

If your search history includes the phrase “what type of therapy is best for me” and you’ve abandoned more Psych Today tabs than unread newsletters in your inbox, this guide’s for you.

How to Find the Right Korean-Speaking Therapist in NYC

Language isn't just about words—it’s about nuance, emotion, and connection. When you're trying to untangle the complexities of your thoughts and feelings, it can be a relief to speak to someone in your native language.

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. Maybe it’s missed deadlines, running late (again), or realizing you’ve been so locked in on one task that suddenly it’s three hours later and everything else has fallen by the wayside. Or maybe it’s the opposite: just thinking about your to-do list gives you a pit in your stomach, and you don’t even know where to start. That constant, gnawing feeling of falling behind—no matter how hard you try—is exhausting.

What It’s Like to Be in a Therapy Group in NYC: A First-Timer’s Guide

In New York City, it’s easy to be surrounded by people and still feel profoundly alone. Group therapy offers something rare in a fast-paced city—it offers a chance to slow down, speak honestly, and be seen. 

Bilingual Therapy or Therapy in Your Native Language

Having therapy in your native language can feel essential. A language barrier can create obstacles to the vulnerability that is needed to make therapeutic change. Nelson Mendala once said “when you speak to someone in their native language, you speak not only to their mind but also to their heart”, creating a deeper connection .When searching for a therapist, consider whether language is something important to inform the match.

7 Tips For Staying Connected After Welcoming a Baby 

Becoming parents is a profound transition—one that reshapes your routines, priorities, and even your relationship. In fact, research shows that 67% of couples experience a decline in relationship satisfaction in the first few years of parenthood. Between sleepless nights, endless feedings, and the weight of new responsibilities, it’s easy for connection to take a backseat.

A stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be an incredibly overwhelming and stressful experience for parents. Whether it’s due to a preterm birth, complications during delivery, or health issues arising shortly after birth, having a newborn in the NICU can affect both the baby and the parents—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Learn about practices to improve focus and enhance executive functioning skills.

Welcoming a baby into the world is a transformative experience filled with joy, challenges and countless unknowns. As a perinatal psychologist, I have had the privilege of walking alongside many families during this special time and one important but often neglected thing I’ve learned is that having a plan for the postpartum period can make a world of difference. 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. 

Mental Health and the Executive Function Connection: How ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Relate to Executive Functioning

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.

The experience of losing someone significant to suicide can come with unique challenges that may complicate the grieving process. Often, people report encountering stigma surrounding the cause of death, a lack of social support, and persistent thoughts about why the loss occurred or whether it could have been prevented that exacerbate the painful experience of the loss.

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. Here are some practical suggestions for how to respond to imposter stress.

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.

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. 

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. When we receive criticism that touches on a negative belief we have about ourselves or something that we hold shame around, it can feel like that feedback is proving that there is something inherently wrong with us as a person, instead of serving as a piece of feedback about our performance. 

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.