Last year, we launched the new branch of our practice Tribeca Maternity with Senior Therapist Rachael Benjamin as Director. Rachael is a specialist and a leader in the field of maternity and women’s health and through her work, she has witnessed the help women, their partners, and their families typically receive. Her observations on theRead more
All the Places We’ve Done Therapy From During COVID-19
As we approach the year anniversary of our practice going entirely remote in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, it seemed like an appropriate time to reflect. This has been a year of different phases. Initially, we were in triage mode, hyper-focused on getting ourselves set up to work remotely and help ourRead more
Why We Opened a Second Office in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Tribeca Therapy’s New Park Slope, Brooklyn Office Is The Next Step In Our Larger Plan We recently announced the opening of our second office in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Park Slope has been my residence since I moved there after years in Tribeca where my connection to Lower Manhattan led me to open Tribeca Therapy inRead more
We Need to Talk About Pregnancy in the Pandemic’s Second Wave
Being Pregnant (Or Having A Partner Who Is Pregnant) During The Pandemic’s Second Wave Is Emotionally Overwhelming In A Different Way Than In The Spring Providing therapy since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve seen firsthand the toll it’s taken on pregnant women, their partners, and their families, particularly recently during this second wave. InRead more
Pregnancy After Miscarriage or Pregnancy Loss: Tribeca Maternity Director Rachael Benjamin on Off the Mat
Being Pregnant After A Miscarriage Or Later-term Pregnancy Loss Can Be Complicated Emotionally While miscarriages and pregnancy losses rarely get addressed as much as they should, the complex emotions around being pregnant after these early, late-term, or stillbirth losses are also frequently overlooked. In order to make it less intimidating to talk about these experiences,Read more
Talking About–And Grieving–Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss: Rachael Benjamin on “Off the Mat”
We’re Not Socialized To Talk About Miscarriage Or Pregnancy Loss, Which Leads To Many Misconceptions When I see patients who have experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss, I’m often the first person with whom they’ve really unpacked their experiences. In our culture as a whole, we’re not socialized to talk about pregnancy loss or miscarriage. WhenRead more
Being Pregnant in the Time of the 2020 Election: It’s Not Just Perinatal Anxiety, It’s Politics
In A Year Of Upheaval, Anxiety About The Election Can Feel Overwhelming, Especially If You’re Pregnant As the November election nears, many of my patients who are pregnant, as well as their partners, are struggling with a lot of anxiety. Anxiety during pregnancy, otherwise known as perinatal anxiety, isn’t unusual and is something many face.Read more
4 Things Indirect Aggression Between New Parents Can Be Hiding and 5 Things To Do About It
Conflict During New Parenthood Is Normal: But We Need To Turn Indirect Aggression Into Direct Aggression New parenthood is a time in our lives when all our messiness comes out and sometimes couples can get mean in both direct and indirect ways. In some respects, this conflict between new parents is both normal and toRead more
When Going Through Infertility, You Can Actively Hold Grief And Hope
Infertility Is Painful, But You Can Take It On Powerfully With Both Grief And Hope Infertility is a big word that encompasses many experiences. You may have been given a recommendation to see a reproductive endocrinologist because you have been trying to conceive for a year, you and your partner are part of the LGBTQRead more
Senior Therapist And Director of Tribeca Maternity Rachael Benjamin Featured In The Guardian And Insider
We’re excited to share that Senior Therapist and Director of Tribeca Maternity Rachael Benjamin has been quoted in several publications, discussing topics including loneliness and questions that couples considering having a child should ask themselves. Earlier this month, Rachael was featured in The Guardian’s “Can Loneliness Be Cured With a Pill? Scientists Are Now AskingRead more