General

Thank you, Miss Ketchum! Yes, I wrote Miss Ketchum, not Ms., because she was my teacher before the days of “Ms.”—a woman then was either Miss or Mrs. I think she was a Miss, but married ... Read More

When you decide to seek help from a therapist or counselor, chances are you’re struggling. Maybe you’re feeling lost in your life, or maybe you’re experiencing painful disconnection ... Read More

As an adolescent, navigating the digital world can be both exciting and stressful. In a world where technology reigns, it is nearly impossible to avoid the draw of engaging with peers on ... Read More

To dream big is daunting. To move from the drawing board to an action plan separates the dreamers from the executors. Reality dictates we step into the unknowns and uncertainties of the ... Read More

As a native New Yorker, I find we are often challenged to adopt a “more” mentality. Do more. Make more. Invent more. Explore more. BE more. When I hear people talk about New York, the ... Read More

A busy work week can lead to increased stress over time. Even with the best intentions for productivity at the start of a work day, many people may find themselves heading home with thoughts ... Read More

Let’s sit down and have a conversation, perhaps over a cup of tea. You know, the way people used to connect. We’ll sit together and enjoy the taste of the tea, the afternoon gently ... Read More

“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” —Lucius Annaeus Seneca Do you put stock in the phrase “not enough”? Do you question ... Read More

Therapists go on vacation. Therapists need time off for health reasons. Therapists have emergencies. But what does it mean for you when your therapist needs a break? It can be difficult ... Read More

Whatever the future holds for health care in the United States, the legacy of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)—commonly known as Obamacare—will likely be shaped ... Read More

Labeling pathology in another person is easy. One teacher of mine said it’s like “shooting fish in a barrel.” Think of any person you know and, unless you’ve totally idealized them, ... Read More

Goodbyes suck. They really do. They’re often uncomfortable. They’re also inevitable. Goodbye experiences are as final as a death and as common as leaving the embrace of your partner ... Read More