The Voices We Carry
Some of the loudest voices in our lives aren’t necessarily audible. They don’t come from the outside world, and they don’t usually announce themselves. Instead, they show up internally, in moments that feel small but charged. You might notice them when you finally sit down to rest and suddenly feel uneasy, or when you reread […]
The Many Faces of Grief: Navigating Loss with Compassion
How can I tell if I’m grieving? No one I know has passed away, but could I still be grieving a different loss? Maybe one of a friendship, a dream, or a part of myself? We typically associate grief with death of a loved one but there are many reasons people grieve. And grieving process […]
Feeling Lost in College?
Why “Figuring It All Out” Is a Myth (And How to Manage the Anxiety) If you’re in college right now, chances are you’ve felt the weight of a single, recurring question: “What’s your plan after graduation?” Maybe it comes from well-meaning relatives you see a few times a year, from classmates who seem to have […]
Building Emotional Resilience in Your Twenties
Finding Steadiness Amid Change Your twenties are often described as “the best years of your life.” And while this decade can be full of excitement, possibility, and new beginnings, it can just as easily feel overwhelming, disorienting, and uncertain. Many young adults navigate shifting career paths, evolving friendships and relationships, financial instability, and the ongoing […]
The Art and Science of Journaling in Therapy
Evidence-based insights on how reflective writing can regulate emotion, reduce stress, and foster resilience Journaling is a powerful way to give shape to our inner world – our thoughts, emotions, and experiences – by putting pen to paper. There are many styles and approaches to journaling, but two of the more common are expressive […]
Is Therapy for Me?
Common reasons people start therapy, what to expect in your first sessions, and how the process can help you grow. We live in a period where going to therapy is more common than ever, and at any given point, many of our loved ones or community members are working with a therapist. But if you’re […]
Coming Back Together: Finding Community in Fall
What does coming home look like for you this season? Coming Back to Community This Fall As the final days of September arrive, the pace shifts naturally around us. After the loose and often scattered rhythms of summer, our routines start to settle back in, bringing a sense of steadiness. Summer tends to pull us […]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Primer
New clients often ask me “what techniques do you use?” They want to understand more about the journey they are about to embark on. Like many clinicians, mine is an eclectic approach, drawing on a range of modalities and applying them depending on the circumstances in the room at any given moment. In a response […]
When Slowing Down Feels Hard: How to Make Space for Rest in a Productivity-Driven World
Are you addicted to to-do lists, productivity, and daily achievements? Let’s be honest – that pretty much sums up the stereotype of a New York City professional. You end your formal workday, head to the gym, check your phone on the way there and back, grab a quick dinner (maybe while watching TV), continue scrolling, […]
Depression Defined: Separating Everyday Struggles from Clinical Reality
In recent years, the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with social and cultural unrest, have led many of us to experience a collective sense of loss: loss of routine, connection, and the activities that once brought us joy. When the things we rely on for happiness disappear, it’s easy to feel stuck […]
