Anxiety
Rather Than Getting Rid Of Anxiety, We Should Find A Fluid Way To Relate To It
Dealing With Anxiety Is More Complex Than Simply Getting Rid Of It . In both psychology and our culture at large, we often talk about treating anxiety by getting rid of it completely. Within this framework, there is one outcome for dealing with anxiety: not having anxiety. This thinking can corner people who are struggling, and make them feel stuck with the seemingly insurmountable task of…
Sep 05, 2019
Tribeca Therapy On Dealing With Chronic Illness In The New York Times
Chronic Illness Isn’t Just Physical: It’s Also Emotional. Treating patients who are dealing with health-related issues in our NYC therapy practice, we understand that being diagnosed and living with chronic illness not only affects people physically, but also emotionally. We’re excited to have had the opportunity to talk about the many facets of chronic illness recently in The New York Times’…
Feb 21, 2019
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 substance of all but the most serious disagreements is never more…
Nov 15, 2018
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 Tribeca Therapy. Whether treating an individual, or in couples therapy or family…
Nov 08, 2018
Getting Off Antidepressants And Anti-anxiety Medications
Therapy Helps With The Emotional Side Of Getting Off Antidepressants or Anti-anxiety Medications. In our NYC therapy practice, patients sometimes come to us who are considering getting off antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications, or have decided to stop taking medication. We’re not psychiatrists, medical doctors or otherwise psychopharmacologists. If you want to take antidepressants or…
Nov 01, 2018
8 Emotional Survival Tips For A College Freshman From An NYC Therapist
Freshman Year: It’s One Of The Biggest Emotional Transitions You Can Make. When working with college students in my NYC therapy practice, freshman year is one of the biggest transitions one can make. While a ton of time is spent gearing up for college in late high school, we often forget just how hard the move to freshman year hits emotionally. There is frequently pressure to be happy and enjoy…
Sep 13, 2018
Tribeca Therapy Quoted In Refinery 29 On How To Tell If You Have Social Anxiety Disorder
Last week, our Downtown NYC therapy practice was excited to be featured again in Refinery29–this time on how to tell if you have social anxiety disorder. With the practice receiving a lot of calls curious about social anxiety disorder, the article quotes our director Matt on the symptoms, the difference (and similarities) between social anxiety disorder and social awkwardness and the plenty of…
Mar 05, 2018
Action: The Antidote For Anxiety
Anxiety Can Make You Feel Stuck (And Feeling Stuck Can Make You More Anxious). In my therapy practice, I’ve seen anxiety take endless forms–worry, fear, panic, stress, tension, frustration, irritability, angst, dread and more. As I’ve said before, it’s remarkable how much meaning we pack into this one little word. It also makes anxiety a domain that is rife with metaphor. Sometimes I think about…
Feb 22, 2018
When Your Partner Needs Therapy
Your Partner Badly Needs Therapy–What Now?. I’m not one of those therapists who thinks everyone should go to therapy. Some people value the benefits of lower anxiety or better work performance. They use therapy to recover from trauma and be okay in the world. For others, it’s not their cup of tea. They may feel they need panic attacks or severe depression and want to hold onto their trauma.But,…
Feb 08, 2018
Subway Therapy Helps New Yorkers Cope After Charlottesville
[caption id="attachment_4973" align="alignleft" width="257"] Matthew "Levee" Chavez, Subway Therapy. Courtesy of Matthew "Levee" Chavez, via Instagram.[/caption]In my NYC therapy office, so many of my patients continue to express dismay, horror, and fear over the racism and bigotry that has boiled over in our country. Most recently, the violent white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia…
Oct 05, 2017
Parenting A Teen With Panic Attacks
Getting Close Is The Key To Parenting Teens With Panic Attacks. Working with both teens and parents of teens as an NYC therapist, I often see parents feel lost when their teen suffers from panic attacks. Not only are parents unsure of how to deal with panic attacks, but they can also struggle with understanding what causes them–a build-up of overwhelming anxiety. Panic attacks are a physical…
Sep 07, 2017
13 Ways "13 Reasons Why" Expands The Conversation On Teens And Mental Health
"13 Reasons Why" Can Be A Jumping-Off Point To Discuss Real Issues Facing Teens. As an NYC therapist who works with teens, I couldn’t ignore the polarized response to the depiction of teens, mental health and suicide in Netflix’s show 13 Reasons Why. The show centers around high school junior Hannah Baker who leaves thirteen tapes to thirteen people, explaining what led up to the day she killed…
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