As you work to find a new rhythm in the midst of the pandemic, staff therapist Birch Cooper, MHC explores the importance of also finding meaning - essential for maintaining hope and happiness in the face of adversity.
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Struggling to find peace with food & body during COVID-19 and self-isolation? Staff therapist Dani Bryant discusses how we can take care of ourselves, develop a truce with our bodies, and find self-acceptance during challenging times.
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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.
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In 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!
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Feeling 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.
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The 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.
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Many 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.
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Love 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.
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If 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.
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The 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.
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Workaholism - 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.
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If 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.
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