Are you struggling in your relationship but unsure whether the dynamic is actually dangerous? Staff therapist Astrid Burke, MHC specializes in Intimate Partner Violence, and has created a guide for identifying common dynamics in these relationships, as well as ways to seek support if you or someone you know is in danger.
Read MoreIn times of chaos, we must put our own oxygen mask on before helping others - but many of us spin into codependent habits instead. Staff therapist Samantha Waldman, MHC explores how we can challenge these habits while prioritizing your own self-care during a disaster...and all other times, too!
Read MoreFeeling flooded by emotions can be a deeply scary experience, and trauma’s physical impact on the body can make it hard to regulate during times of trouble. Staff therapist Alana Barlia, LMHC explores how trauma manifests in the body and explores how coherent breathing can help de-escalate the rising tide.
Read MoreThe narrative loops that happen in our heads can have us believing a story that’s fiction, not fact! Staff therapist Christie Kim, MHC explores the concept of faulty narratives, and gives practical suggestions on how to challenge them and find a more accurate reality.
Read MoreMany people define trauma as one isolated, dramatic incident, or feel hesitant labeling childhood pain, neglect, or shame as trauma “since others have it much worse.” Staff therapist Sienna Chu, MHC explores the ways in which minimizing our traumas can inhibit therapeutic growth, and provides questions to help explore and validate your own experience.
Read MoreLove is in the air in the month of February, but if you’re struggling with a lost connection, being single, grieving a past love, or any other feeling that may have your heart feeling heavy, staff therapist Camille Lester, MHC shares some ideas for how to process your feelings and find lightness and self-love.
Read MoreIf you are on a journey to find a new sense of freedom and body liberation, you may be looking for a starting place or a road map. Staff therapist Dani Bryant, MHC gives a primer on the Health at Every Size® movement, as well as resources to begin your work towards body liberation.
Read MoreThe start of a new year, although often well-intentioned, can unleash unrealistic expectations and self-pressure. So how can we start the new year off with intention without giving voice to our inner critics? Staff therapist Astrid Burke gives a few great exercises in reflection and creating intentions that encourage self-compassion.
Read MoreWorkaholism - the most normalized addiction of all, particularly in NYC! Staff therapist Samantha Waldman, MHC explores the roots of workaholism and how to find a better sense of balance in your life.
Read MoreIf reading the news is impacting your mental health, you’re not alone - in turbulent times, news coverage can increase anxiety, depression, and states of helplessness. Staff therapist Birch Cooper, MHC explores ways to combat negativity and alleviate symptoms of news-related worry.
Read MoreWhen considering your relationships, do they have a healthy balance of give and take? Staff therapist Alana Barlia, LMHC explores the benefits of boundaries as an act of self-love and balance in relationships, and offers tips to achieve healthy boundaries with others.
Read MoreHolidays, like regular life, can be both joyous and triggering at the same time. Staff therapist Christie Kim, MHC does a deep dive into the physiology of reactivity, and shares self-compassionate tips for riding the wave of your body’s response this holiday season.
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