How Therapists Stay Present, Empathic, and Grounded—Even in the Toughest Sessions It was noon on a rainy Tuesday, early in my career. I was in session—again—with David, a client I’d been seeing for nearly a year. Outside, the rain pounded the windows. Inside, David...
If you're living in New York City, you likely know what it means to hustle. You might also know what it means to wake up at 3 a.m. with a racing heart and a brain that won’t shut off. On the outside, your life might look well put together—career milestones, a full...
After 25 years in the field of mental health, one truth has remained constant: healing cannot happen without the presence of safety, understanding and compassion. I’ve worked with individuals from all walks of life—people grappling with anxiety, trauma, grief,...
Realistic Steps to Cultivating a Joyful State of Being We are living in the age in which chasing happiness seems to be a leading value of society and this is most evident in how we are choosing to raise our children. Parents and caregivers are often preoccupied with...
Let’s start here - Do you like your own company? Are you someone you would choose to spend time with if given the option? If the answer is a hard “no” or, “well, sometimes, but not all of the time” then read on, this one is for you. Our Ideas on What Self-Love Is...
Anxiety is not just a mental experience—it’s a full-body event. It lives in our thoughts, yes, but also in our nervous system, our breath, our muscles, and our gut. If you’ve ever tried to “think” your way out of anxiety and failed, you’re not alone. True healing...
