Yes, your therapist has probably already suggested it, and you may have reservations based on trying once and doing it “badly.” We have long known that meditation is good for your mental health, but what about your gut health? According to a new comparative study published in General Psychiatry, regular…

In this morning’s NY Times, Laura Vanderkam explains how “quiet quitting” was a central discussion point for many people this summer. The alliterative buzzword born on TikTok has taken a life of its own. According to writer Katie Pierce, “we’re seeing this phrase being used in two different ways. One…

When communicating with people, we just want to feel seen, heard, and understood, however, certain types of communication styles cause these objectives to easily get lost in translation. This blog will provide tips and tools to improve communication with the people you care about. Communication is a two-way street because…

I recently sat down with our psychotherapist Jim Grilli and asked him some questions about his start in becoming a therapist, his style, and more. When did you first think about becoming a therapist? I started thinking about becoming a therapist in 2013 when I was employed in art education…

When did you first think about becoming a therapist? I first seriously thought about becoming a therapist in 2007. I was taking a class at a local community college, and once completing the course, I was asked to return the following year as a mentor. The feedback received was I…

During one of the biggest mental health and unemployment crises in modern history, the average cost of a 9-month course of therapy in New York City is $7,500. Consumers, many of whom already often pay for sessions via credit card, are now more likely to incur debt in order to…

When did you first think about becoming a therapist? Subconsciously, I always wanted to be a therapist but wasn’t truly cognizant of it until the pandemic entered our lives, and I began to spend more time with individuals and families experiencing disruption and having to adapt to an already challenging world; it was then that I began to pivot…

Thanks to our friends at the National Alliance of Mental Illness, we are pleased to shared these resources for our clients and visitors in the event of a mental health crisis. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — Call 800–273-TALK (8255) If you or someone you know is in crisis — whether…

When we think about an overgeneralized version of what going to therapy looks like, images of a chaise lounge, a notepad, and comfortably weighted pens in deft, analytical hands swim up to the surface. In the scene, we are leaning back heavily into the lounge with one arm draped over…