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Let’s talk about why Addressing misconceptions about teen mental health matters. In recent years, teen mental health has become a growing concern. But despite increased

Let’s explore how art and eating disorder recovery goes together.  Eating disorders try to silence you. They disconnect you from your body, drown out your

Media Literacy is defined as “the ability to encode and decode the symbols transmitted via media and synthesize, analyze and produce mediated messages.”* To simplify,

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based model of effective therapeutic technique and full psychotherapy.   It helps individuals to process and to heal

Our daily life is filled with digital interactions and the power of positive internet spaces is not to be underestimated. We are exposed to unwanted

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique that alleviates stress and anxiety. It can be used during a stressful experience and is also described as

Test anxiety is experienced by students of all ages. Students often feel the pressure to perform well in order to reach their goals and please

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE study) looks at how abuse experienced as a child or the environment a person grew up in can impact

One question we often get asked during consultation call with perspective clients is: How long does therapy take for anxiety? Let’s first talk about some

We have been doing some reflecting on the idea of new year, new me as January is coming to a close. January is often accompanied

Feeling symptoms of seasonal depression as we transition back to colder days is actually called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. With shorter days and less

Let’s start with figuring out what escapism is! Escapism is the act of mentally separating from something unpleasant by focusing on something entertaining or getting

6 Favorite Things About EMDR Therapy Before getting into my favorite things about EMDR therapy, if you are interested in learning more about what EMDR

Elizabeth’s therapy style is rooted in the application of her expertise to help clients reach their goals. I met Elizabeth as a therapist first and

How I met Moriah Moriah and I met under unusual circumstances.  I was hired as the Assistant Clinical Director at Monte Nido in March 2020,

Locus of control (LOC) is a theory coined by Julian B. Rotter in 1954. The need for this construct came about when Rotter wanted to

EMDR Certified Therapist – What does that mean? EMDR trained and EMDR certified therapists require hours of training and commitment.  They are passionate about working

You are constantly bombarded with advertising trying to sell you on something, especially diets. A popular and ever-growing subset of advertising is taken up by

With the solar eclipse fast approaching, I could not resist using it as a metaphor for worry thoughts! And who doesn’t love a pun?! NASA

Playing is one of the first ways we engage in learning and personal growth. Infants and toddlers allow their curiosity to abound, which results in

I was recently asked to give a presentation at an activity in the community on the topic of self-care. I wanted to focus more on

Is there room for compassion?  This is a question I often ask clients. It’s important to weave self-compassion into your routine.  The world can be

By definition, validation is recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid.  But, why is it so important?  Because everyone

We are our own worst critics. This is a saying you have probably come across before. An important follow-up question to ask yourself is, how

I “warn” most of my clients, before I begin working with them, that I am a book nerd and it is very likely that they

Let’s talk about body love and acceptance. An article was published years ago that brought truth to light about how messages about a body’s worth

We have entered the time of year where holiday gatherings are happening frequently and having a healthy relationship with food an be challenging. Spending time

I have been contemplating mindfulness this week.  One reason is that I practice Iyengar Yoga with local community members once a week.  On the last

Taking a day or even a moment to prioritize your needs and re-energize is great for your mental health. In and near Scarsdale, there are

This blog post on taking breaks was inspired by feeling stuck writing a blog post!  Taking a Break Last week, I sat at my computer

I love watching art restoration videos as a form of self-care. I also find these videos can be an accurate metaphor for therapy. Just as

EMDR is a therapeutic model we use in our practice to treat trauma.  Interestingly, many of the inquiries we receive about EMDR come from individuals who

Have you decided to reach out for help? It is a big and important step. You might feel overwhelmed and anxious about starting therapy. Therapy

Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagowski explore the topic of how to manage burnout in their book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.  Before

Often I find that talking about higher levels of care for eating disorder treatment with a client can evoke fear. Consequently, most of that fear

Hard day? In a stressful and time-constrained world, self-care is essential.  But, it doesn’t need to be just another thing on your to-do list.  In

A lot of situations and experiences can lead to you feeling anxious. However, what you do with the anxious thoughts is what breaks the cycle

COMMUNITY “Being around people who loved me and whom I loved healed me.” – Dr. Marisa G. Franco Social Connection Quite simply, you are wired

Body neutrality is a waypoint between body negativity and body positivity. Sometimes, body neutrality is the end goal; however, it can be a nice middle

A question I am frequently asked is, “Can EMDR be done online?” The answer is yes, it can! Over recent years various online EMDR platforms

Anxiety and avoidance are best friends when it comes to keeping someone stuck. First, let’s talk about ANXIETY. Anxiety lives in the body and the

Defining an empathy miss is important question, but first, it’s important that you know the different parts of empathy. If you didn’t get a chance

Are you looking to improve your mood? Have you had a hard day? Maybe you are stressed or feeling down?  Here are five things you

What is Empathy? Empathy is “the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another.”

Engagement in social media use is a prevalent part of how we spend our time. A way to fill time, to “decompress,” to avoid, to

Those little behaviors… Let’s talk about some lesser known eating disorder symptoms that actually have a big impact. Oftentimes eating disorder thoughts, urges and behaviors

“Self-compassion is a way of emotionally recharging our batteries. Rather than becoming drained by helping others, self-compassion allows us to fill up our internal reserves, so

Normal eating can be a difficult concept to grasp if you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder or a problematic relationship

Connection, break and repair are part of a natural cycle we go through in every relationship, even with ourselves!  In his research, John Gottman found

Stay away from the scale – as a matter of fact, get rid of it! If your weight needs to be monitored, leave that up