As I wrote in the first part of this two-part series, new moms and dads tend to only seek therapy when things have reached a crisis point. To further emphasize why new parents shouldn’t wait to seek therapy postpartum, here are three more things the huge transition of new parenthood can bring up: 1. WhenRead more
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Seek Therapy Postpartum
New moms and dads often seek therapy only once they’re in crisis: It doesn’t have to be that way New moms and dads tend to show up to my office in crisis when they are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, or trauma responses and/or are at an impossible juncture in their relationship. They feel hopeless andRead more
Make a Mess of Your Therapy—and Your Life
Making messes is vital to learning and growing as a child: So too for adults in therapy In the context of therapy, a mess is not a problem to be fixed or avoided. Instead, messes in therapy can be incredibly fruitful for self-exploration and growth, allowing you to delve into parts of your history, relationships,Read more
Do I Need a Therapist Who Shares My Identity?
A therapist with a matching identity isn’t necessarily the only option for a good fit As a therapist, I often find myself curious about the concept of seeking out a “good fit” in a therapist. Of course, certain factors feel less malleable like who takes your insurance or where an office is located. But whatRead more
Founder and Clinical Director Matt Lundquist Interviewed on Relationships in Salon and New York Family
A lot of events can alter the sexual connection and intimacy in a relationship, from financial concerns to the lasting effects of the pandemic to the sudden busyness of having kids. Drawing on his expertise in couples therapy, Founder and Clinical Director Matt Lundquist recently appeared in Salon and New York Family to speak onRead more
Maybe It’s Not Seasonal Depression, Maybe It’s a Season
Moods can change with the seasons—often quite dramatically—but these changes also have meaning Winter in New York City is not fun for anyone. You bundle up and hunker down. The sun flees behind a layer of clouds, confined to only eight hours in the sky—the same eight hours you might be at your office orRead more
Senior Therapist and Director of Tribeca Maternity Rachael Benjamin Featured in Buzzfeed on Ways to Support (And Be Supported By) Friends
During periods of pain and suffering, individuals often need more from friends than they allow themselves to recognize or let others know. Being honest about how you’re doing or feeling and asking for help and community can be powerful, particularly in relationships like friendships. Our Senior Therapist and Director of Tribeca Maternity Rachael Benjamin recentlyRead more
What to Do When We or Our Friendships Are Faltering: Look at Our Values
As your values shift, you may hit an impasse in some friendships As I wrote in my previous post on friendship and values, friendship is best when your values are aligned. When your values are out of alignment with a friend’s, you frequently have to pretend to be someone you’re not or are no longerRead more
Values Are an Important Part of Friendship
Though outgrowing friends is a struggle, the best friends match your growing self and value system Many individuals that I see in my therapy practice struggle with outgrowing a friendship. What I’ve found is that outgrowing friendship often relates to a misalignment of values. When you grow, you come to know yourself more and moreRead more
Founder and Clinical Director Matt Lundquist Addresses Social Media Content on Toxic Relationships in Buzzfeed
As is often talked about of late, social media is designed to be highly consumable, engaging, and hard to put away. People, particularly those who struggle with obsessive or compulsive behavior, can get hooked on certain types of social media content in a way that is not helpful or healthy. An especially addictive topic thatRead more
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