Sometimes, in our NYC therapy practice, patients wonder how to best talk to their parents about unhealthy habits, particularly after the holidays when families have spent a lot of time together and observed each other’s lifestyles. However, it can be intimidating to approach parents with concerns without feeling either disrespectful or as if you crossedRead more
The Power Of Being Done
There’s Strength In The Idea Of Being Over It Recently, in my NYC therapy practice, I’ve been thinking about the power in being finished or done. There’s strength in the idea of being over it, whether being over a crappy job, a parent’s narcissism, a so-so relationship or just, this president. After the election, thereRead more
The Tween Parenting Dialectic: Tribeca Therapy In New York Magazine
Tweens’ Frequent Switching Between Wanting Protection And Independence Doesn’t Make Them Crazy, It Makes Them Tweens In our therapy with both tweens and their parents, parents often talk to us about tweens and young teens being labile, meaning they can switch quite quickly between wanting closeness, intimacy and protection, while also wanting freedom and independence.Read more
Practicing Couples Therapy During 2018’s Brett Kavanaugh Moment
One of 2018’s defining events, both nationally and in our NYC therapy practice, was the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Particularly inspired by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s brave testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, women patients shared experiences of sexual trauma, harassment and experiences of close calls. Not only did theRead more
Parents Need To Be On The Same Page About Parenting
Disagreements About Parenting Can Be Challenging For Both Parents And Kids Heather and I recently hosted a discussion with parents at Portfolio School, a local independent K-5 school in Tribeca, about when parents aren’t on the same page about parenting. In Heather and my experience, both in our NYC therapy practice and out, the substanceRead more
Introducing Kelly Scott, LMHC
This year, our Downtown NYC therapy practice has grown significantly, which has pushed us to add some more talented therapists to our staff. This has allowed the practice to not only grow in number, but in our approach to therapy. We’re excited to introduce Kelly Scott, LMHC, our newest member of the staff at TribecaRead more
How Stereotypes And Others’ Characterizations Of Us Influence Who We Become: Tribeca Therapy In Refinery29
Stereotypes And Imposed Family Roles Us Can Affect Who We Are In our NYC therapy practice, we often see how others characterize us can become a part of our personality. Over time any significant influence–whether cultural stereotypes or overdetermined roles within the family–can affect who we are. Overcoming this is no small part of goodRead more
What Is The Best Way To Do Family Dinnertime?: Tribeca Therapy On Family Time In The Huffington Post
In our NYC family therapy practice, we relate to the family, not just the individual relationships, as the unit that is seeking help from us. Understanding the importance of the family as a unit, there is value in gathering the family together as a whole rather than setting aside individual time with just Sally orRead more
Parents: Put Down The Parenting Books And Connect With Your Kids
In Parenting Therapy, I Often Tell Parents: Don’t Get So Consumed With Parenting Books That You Miss Out On The Most Important Thing–Connecting With Your Kid As an NYC therapist who works with parents, I frequently find parents, particularly moms, need me to tell them to throw out the parenting books and instead, connect withRead more
Setting Limits With Parents
In Therapy, Setting Limits With Parents Can Be Especially Difficult In my NYC therapy practice, setting limits with family members, especially parents, can be stressful and raise a variety of concerns. What makes setting limits with parents particularly difficult is that as children, we are supposed to learn limits and values from our parents andRead more