New York City is an exciting place, but with it come certain overwhelming experiences. Stress at work and in the subway systems adds up. This is why choosing the right therapist can be one of the best decisions you make regarding mental health in life. In this...
By Hannah O’Grady, LCSW When you conjure about images of OCD, what comes to mind for you? Do you think of someone excessively cleaning, washing their hands dozens of times a day, organizing and re-organizing items around their home? While a focus on cleanliness...
By Rena Sidlow, PsyD Navigating childhood anxiety can be a challenge not just for children, but for their parents as well. As a caregiver, it is crucial to understand how to manage your child’s anxiety effectively and appropriately in order to foster resilience,...
By Yulia Gorokhovsky, PsyD The end of summer can bring a mix of emotions for everyone. Some may feel sadness as the days grow shorter and routines become more structured, while others might be excited about the changes fall brings. For students, whether in elementary...
The Benefits of Group Therapy: Why It Works By Shmaya Krinsky, PsyD In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges are more common than ever. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and other emotional difficulties....
By Christy Clark, PhD Many patients do, at some point, need a higher level of care than standard outpatient treatment, but they don’t want or need the options afforded by inpatient, residential or partial hospital programs. Although it may be hard to believe, the...
By Melissa Bloom, MBA, MA We greet others by asking “how are you”. Nine times out of ten, we will likely receive a polite nonverbal acknowledgement or a simple “good, and yourself” as a response back. This predictable formality has become the standard for how we greet...
By Mia Drury, BA Growing up isn’t easy! Our teenage years can be especially challenging as we navigate big emotions, formative experiences, and family and peer relationships. Since adolescence is such a unique period in our lives, it is vital for therapy to be...
By Jane Persaud, MS Embarking on my pre-doctoral internship experience at Center for Anxiety was both nerve-racking and exciting. Coming from a PhD program that specialized in treating children and adolescents, I experienced some anxiety about having a caseload of...
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