Postpartum OCD: Understanding and Managing Intrusive Thoughts After Birth
Postpartum OCD Understanding and Managing Intrusive Thoughts after Birth
Most new parents expect some degree of exhaustion, feeding challenges, and emotional adjustment after bringing a baby home. What many don’t expect are sudden, unwanted thoughts or mental images, often about something bad happening to their baby.
How to Know When It’s Time for Couples Therapy
You don’t need to be on the verge of breaking up to go to couples therapy. In fact, the earlier you go, the easier it is to get back on track. But how do you know when it’s time?
Let’s be honest—most of us don’t wake up one day and say, “You know what would really help us right now? A stranger with a doctoral degree listening to our fights.” We usually wait. We tell ourselves it’s just a rough patch. We hang out with Google at 1 am, asking things like "how to stop arguing about mental load” or “why doesn’t my partner initiate sex anymore?”
Be Your Own Couples Therapist: The 5 Relationship Books That Almost Count as Therapy
Explore 5 expert-recommended relationship books that can help improve communication, intimacy, and emotional connection—like couples therapy, but DIY.
So, your relationship could use... a little tune-up. Maybe you’ve been arguing about the same handful of things for five years. Maybe one of you thinks “quality time” means doom scrolling on two separate couches. Maybe you just want to feel like you're on the same team again, not opposing legal counsel.
When to Quit Self-Helping and Start Therapy
You’ve been doing the work. You read the books. You’ve journaled about gratitude. You’ve downloaded the meditation apps and listened to the podcasts. You’ve maybe even yelled affirmations at your bathroom mirror.
And still… you feel stuck.
Welcome to the moment many of us hit: when self-help hits its limit. When journaling about your inner child just turns into a list of “stuff I should probably talk to a real therapist about.”
That’s not failure. That’s progress.
Are You Codependent, or Just Deeply Committed to Not Being a Burden?
A Psychodynamic Take on Codependency, With a Wink and a Quiz
Somewhere between "I'm just a really caring person" and "I'm emotionally fused with my barista" lies the tender terrain of codependency. And while TikTok might call it a vibe, psychodynamic theory offers a deeper lens.
The Myth of the Together Person (and Why Your Lists Aren’t Helping)
You look like you’re doing fine.
You’ve got a system—sort of. You keep things moving, mostly. But behind the scenes?
You stare at your inbox like it’s a haunted house.
Your to-do list isn’t a list. It’s a self-replicating anxiety machine.
You avoid opening mail because one envelope might break you. And when you finally sit down to start? Suddenly it feels urgent to alphabetize your spices like your future depends on placing paprika in its perfect alphabetical spot.
What to Talk About in Therapy When You Have ‘Nothing’ to Talk About
What to Talk About in Therapy When You Have ‘Nothing’ to Talk About
Not sure what to talk about in therapy? Feeling stuck is more common, and more productive, than you might think. Here’s what to say when you feel like you have “nothing.”
Feeling Uncertain About Your Relationship? Discernment Counseling Can Help.
Feeling Uncertain About Your Relationship? Discernment Counseling Can Help.
Are you and your partner standing at a crossroads, unsure whether to stay together or part ways? Do you find yourselves asking, “Should we break up or give it one more try?”
Has one of you emotionally checked out, while the other is holding on?
If you’re in this space of uncertainty, Discernment Counseling might be the next step for you.
10 Common Reasons People Avoid Therapy (And Why We Get It)
10 Common Reasons People Avoid Therapy (And Why We Get It)
Letters of Support: A Trans-Centered Guide to Surgical Consultations
Letters of Support: A Trans-Centered Guide to Surgical Consultations
If you’re a trans or non-binary adult in New York preparing for gender affirming surgery, chances are someone has told you: You’ll need a letter. That phrase alone can stir up anxiety, anger, or just a deep sigh. This “mental health letter” can be a hurdle, or worse—like you need someone else’s permission to make decisions about your own body.
This guide is for anyone navigating the mental health letter requirement—what it is, why it exists, and how it can be approached in a way that centers your needs and affirms your experience.
Top 3 Signs You’re Neurodivergent (and Didn’t Know It) — And How the Right Therapist Can Help
Ever had the thought: “Wait… what if this isn’t just anxiety?” More and more adults- especially women and folks socialized to fit in - are realizing they’ve been masking neurodivergent traits for years.
You don’t have to be “officially diagnosed” to start exploring what might be going on with symptoms of ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits. Sometimes, just naming it helps everything make more sense.
Here are a few signs that might hit close to home:
What is a Therapist Matchmaking Call, and Why It Might Be the Easiest Way to Start Therapy
What Is a Therapist Matchmaking Call—and Why It Might Be the Easiest Way to Start Therapy
If you’ve ever Googled “find a therapist NYC,” you already know the deal. Endless profiles. Options abound. Tabs upon tabs. The whole process can feel... like a lot.
Postpartum Rage: What It’s Trying to Tell You
Postpartum Rage: What It’s Trying to Tell You
Postpartum rage is a common and overlooked experience for new moms. Learn why it happens and how to cope with anger after having a baby.
Why Am I So Hard on Myself?
Why Am I So Hard on Myself?
Your inner critic isn’t the enemy. It’s a protective voice that learned its job long ago. With curiosity, reflection, and the support of a therapist— especially one trained in psychodynamic therapy— that voice can loosen its grip.
Is Brooklyn the Most Self-Aware Borough?
Is Brooklyn the Most Self-Aware Borough?
Has Brooklyn quietly become the most emotionally fluent, self-analytic borough in New York City?
We think… maybe.
How to Find a Therapist in NYC
How to Find a Therapist in NYC
Searching for Therapy in NYC? Here's what to know.
Therapy Buzzwords: The Essential Guide for the Emotionally Curious
Therapy Buzzwords: The Essential Guide for the Emotionally Curious
CBT? DBT? EMDR? Is this a therapist directory or the lineup at a music festival?
If your search history includes the phrase “what type of therapy is best for me” and you’ve abandoned more Psych Today tabs than unread newsletters in your inbox, this guide’s for you.
How to Find the Right Korean-Speaking Therapist in NYC
How to Find the Right Korean-Speaking Therapist in NYC
Language isn't just about words—it’s about nuance, emotion, and connection. When you're trying to untangle the complexities of your thoughts and feelings, it can be a relief to speak to someone in your native language.
Why Am I Struggling to Get Things Done? Understanding Executive Functioning and How Coaching Can Help
Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt like your brain just short-circuited? You know what needs to get done—but somehow, the day slips away, and the list remains untouched. Maybe it’s missed deadlines, running late (again), or realizing you’ve been so locked in on one task that suddenly it’s three hours later and everything else has fallen by the wayside. Or maybe it’s the opposite: just thinking about your to-do list gives you a pit in your stomach, and you don’t even know where to start. That constant, gnawing feeling of falling behind—no matter how hard you try—is exhausting.
What It’s Like to Be in a Therapy Group in NYC: A First-Timer’s Guide
What It’s Like to Be in a Therapy Group in NYC: A First-Timer’s Guide
In New York City, it’s easy to be surrounded by people and still feel profoundly alone. Group therapy offers something rare in a fast-paced city—it offers a chance to slow down, speak honestly, and be seen.
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