Your Child is Diagnosed with ADHD, Now What?
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The Power of Labeling Feelings
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10 Tips for Managing Your Anger
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Gaslighting in Relationships: What It Is and How to Handle It
As a psychiatrist who treats many individuals struggling with issues surrounding relationships, at times, I encounter patients describing behaviors from their partners that cause them to doubt themselves and question their memory and even their sanity. Further...
Managing Anxiety in the Workplace: Strategies for Success
Anxiety in the workplace can be counterproductive. It often interferes with performance by diminishing attention and focus while weakening productivity. Anxiety can interfere with the ability to express yourself and form authentic relationships that can lead to...
Is Your Quarter-Life Crisis Causing You to Feel Anxious or Depressed?
By Shira Lee Silver, LCSW Is your quarter-life crisis causing you to feel anxious or depressed? If the answer is yes, you are certainly not alone. If you are in your mid-20s to early 30s, you may be feeling immense pressure to land your dream job, find a life partner,...
The Power of Labeling Feelings
By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar...
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According to a recent study, nearly 70% of workers feel more stressed during COVID-19 than at any other point in their professional career. Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety your entire life, or are experiencing it for the first time, working with a therapist is a...
Lights, Camera, Anxiety?
As an actor I’ve had a lot of experience working on set for film and television. After the excitement of booking the job sinks in, I’ve always been cognizant of an undercurrent of pressure and stress when it’s time to finally get to work. The crew seems to move at a...
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Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help
For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions...
Six Tips to Prioritize Your Health and Wellness this Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a time of cheerful celebrations, so why are so many of us left feeling stressed and exhausted when the merriment ends? After years of helping clients navigate the simultaneous highs and lows of the holiday season, I have noticed a...
How to Talk to Your Teen about Suicide
Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the...
Identifying the Signs: How to Identify When Your Teen Needs Help
Recently, Jenny was never sure what kind of mood her 16 year old daughter, Lauren, would be in when she returned from work. Today was no different. She walked into the house and noted absolute silence. Lauren was in her room with the door shut. Jenny knocked lightly...
Five Great Things About Being a Single Mother by Choice
Many women grow up imagining a “traditional family.” They imagine finding a partner, deciding to have a baby, and creating that family together. For some women, not only did this image not pan out, it no longer has to. Many women are making the decision to have a...
The Power of Labeling Feelings
By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar...
Parenting Tools for a New September
Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you're looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us. Back in...
Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help
For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions...
How to Talk to Your Teen about Suicide
Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the...
Your Child is Diagnosed with ADHD, Now What?
Sophia was at work when her phone rang. She looked down at the caller-id and immediately felt a pit in her stomach. It was Jack’s school again. What was it this time? His inability to wait his turn during a class discussion? Trouble settling down after gym? Storming...
Why Are Kids So Stressed Today?
Stress is part of daily life no matter one’s age, and children and teens are not immune. With each passing year, life seems to move faster and become more complicated. The stakes seem to get higher, and even mundane activities become competitive amongst peers and on...
Brightening the Winter Blues with Mindfulness and DBT
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." -Albert Camus As the days grow shorter and colder during the winter months, many find themselves feeling down. Initially, symptoms like lack of energy and drive are common, but in many...
How Do I Know If A Therapist Is Right For Me?
All of us have suffered from negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, regret, or grief. Many have found ourselves stuck in our own thoughts, making it difficult to manage our moods and our behavior. Commonly, we get caught repeating destructive cycles such as...
Three Ways DBT Therapy Can Improve Your Relationship
At The Midtown Practice, we believe that improving the quality of our relationships is pivotal to improving our quality of life. We have found that many clients specifically struggle with articulating what they feel or need with their romantic partner. Although many...
Do You Have Some Questions for a DBT Therapist? We Have Some Answers!
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Originally developed to help individuals with borderline personality disorder, DBT has evolved to address many other...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Understanding Its Various Applications
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Over time, DBT has proven to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health...
Gaslighting in Relationships: What It Is and How to Handle It
As a psychiatrist who treats many individuals struggling with issues surrounding relationships, at times, I encounter patients describing behaviors from their partners that cause them to doubt themselves and question their memory and even their sanity. Further...
Is Your Quarter-Life Crisis Causing You to Feel Anxious or Depressed?
By Shira Lee Silver, LCSW Is your quarter-life crisis causing you to feel anxious or depressed? If the answer is yes, you are certainly not alone. If you are in your mid-20s to early 30s, you may be feeling immense pressure to land your dream job, find a life partner,...
The Power of Labeling Feelings
By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar...
Feeling Lonely this Summer? You Are Not Alone
Feeling Lonely this Summer? You Are Not Alone. After two years of coronavirus isolation and loss, we suddenly see the arrival of summer and hopefully look forward to a return to normalcy. Businesses and restaurants are reopening, vacations are being planned, family...
How to Talk to Your Teen about Suicide
Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the...
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and certain mood disorders. Despite their widespread use and proven effectiveness, there are...
How Do I Know If A Therapist Is Right For Me?
All of us have suffered from negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, regret, or grief. Many have found ourselves stuck in our own thoughts, making it difficult to manage our moods and our behavior. Commonly, we get caught repeating destructive cycles such as...
Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help
For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions...
Do You Have Some Questions for a DBT Therapist? We Have Some Answers!
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Originally developed to help individuals with borderline personality disorder, DBT has evolved to address many other...
Navigating the Maze: A Guide to Choosing the Ideal Mental Health Practitioner
Dr. Julia Samton breaks down how to find the best therapist for you in seven steps. When it comes to taking care of your mental health, finding the right practitioner is essential. Whether you are choosing therapy, counseling, or psychiatric care, the right mental...
Make Strides Sooner: Advantages of Combining Therapy and Medication
Mental health struggles can be challenging to navigate, but seeking help is a courageous step towards healing. When addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders, the combination of therapy and medication has proven to be a...
The Impact of Grief on Young Adults: Understanding Trauma and Seeking Support
Are you wondering what the impact of grief is on young adults? Losing a loved one is among the most challenging experiences an individual ever confronts. And when you lose a loved one – especially a parent, sibling, or spouse – as a young adult, those emotions tend to...
Nutritional Psychiatry: The Power of Food on Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging field that explores the intricate relationship between diet, nutrition, and mental health. While the impact of food on physical health is well-established, research suggests that our dietary choices also influence our mental...
Identifying the Signs: How to Identify When Your Teen Needs Help
Recently, Jenny was never sure what kind of mood her 16 year old daughter, Lauren, would be in when she returned from work. Today was no different. She walked into the house and noted absolute silence. Lauren was in her room with the door shut. Jenny knocked lightly...
Five Great Things About Being a Single Mother by Choice
Many women grow up imagining a “traditional family.” They imagine finding a partner, deciding to have a baby, and creating that family together. For some women, not only did this image not pan out, it no longer has to. Many women are making the decision to have a...
Parenting Tools for a New September
Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you're looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us. Back in...
Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help
For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions...
How to Talk to Your Teen about Suicide
Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the...
Your Child is Diagnosed with ADHD, Now What?
Sophia was at work when her phone rang. She looked down at the caller-id and immediately felt a pit in her stomach. It was Jack’s school again. What was it this time? His inability to wait his turn during a class discussion? Trouble settling down after gym? Storming...
Why Are Kids So Stressed Today?
Stress is part of daily life no matter one’s age, and children and teens are not immune. With each passing year, life seems to move faster and become more complicated. The stakes seem to get higher, and even mundane activities become competitive amongst peers and on...
Managing Anxiety in the Workplace: Strategies for Success
Anxiety in the workplace can be counterproductive. It often interferes with performance by diminishing attention and focus while weakening productivity. Anxiety can interfere with the ability to express yourself and form authentic relationships that can lead to...
The Power of Labeling Feelings
By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar...
How To Build Your Own Anxiety Relief Toolbox
According to a recent study, nearly 70% of workers feel more stressed during COVID-19 than at any other point in their professional career. Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety your entire life, or are experiencing it for the first time, working with a therapist is a...
Lights, Camera, Anxiety?
As an actor I’ve had a lot of experience working on set for film and television. After the excitement of booking the job sinks in, I’ve always been cognizant of an undercurrent of pressure and stress when it’s time to finally get to work. The crew seems to move at a...
Parenting Tools for a New September
Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you're looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us. Back in...
Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help
For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions...
Six Tips to Prioritize Your Health and Wellness this Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a time of cheerful celebrations, so why are so many of us left feeling stressed and exhausted when the merriment ends? After years of helping clients navigate the simultaneous highs and lows of the holiday season, I have noticed a...
How to Talk to Your Teen about Suicide
Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the...
Why Are Kids So Stressed Today?
Stress is part of daily life no matter one’s age, and children and teens are not immune. With each passing year, life seems to move faster and become more complicated. The stakes seem to get higher, and even mundane activities become competitive amongst peers and on...
How Do I Know If A Therapist Is Right For Me?
All of us have suffered from negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, regret, or grief. Many have found ourselves stuck in our own thoughts, making it difficult to manage our moods and our behavior. Commonly, we get caught repeating destructive cycles such as...
Three Ways DBT Therapy Can Improve Your Relationship
At The Midtown Practice, we believe that improving the quality of our relationships is pivotal to improving our quality of life. We have found that many clients specifically struggle with articulating what they feel or need with their romantic partner. Although many...
Parenting Tools for a New September
Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you're looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us. Back in...
Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help
For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions...
Do You Have Some Questions for a DBT Therapist? We Have Some Answers!
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Originally developed to help individuals with borderline personality disorder, DBT has evolved to address many other...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Understanding Its Various Applications
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Over time, DBT has proven to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health...
Make Strides Sooner: Advantages of Combining Therapy and Medication
Mental health struggles can be challenging to navigate, but seeking help is a courageous step towards healing. When addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders, the combination of therapy and medication has proven to be a...
The Power of Labeling Feelings
By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar...
The Impact of Grief on Young Adults: Understanding Trauma and Seeking Support
Are you wondering what the impact of grief is on young adults? Losing a loved one is among the most challenging experiences an individual ever confronts. And when you lose a loved one – especially a parent, sibling, or spouse – as a young adult, those emotions tend to...
Telepsychiatry and Teletherapy Versus In-Person Therapy, Which is for Me?
My morning routine was busy and hectic, albeit consistent for a decade. Wake up, do pilates, meditate, wake the kids, make sure they were dressed and groomed, kissed and hugged, and sent to school before commuting to my second home at The Midtown Practice. After...
SSRI Myths vs Facts: Everything You Should Know
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and certain mood disorders. Despite their widespread use and proven effectiveness, there are...
How Do I Know If A Therapist Is Right For Me?
All of us have suffered from negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, regret, or grief. Many have found ourselves stuck in our own thoughts, making it difficult to manage our moods and our behavior. Commonly, we get caught repeating destructive cycles such as...
Telepsychiatry and Teletherapy Versus In-Person Therapy, Which is for Me?
My morning routine was busy and hectic, albeit consistent for a decade. Wake up, do pilates, meditate, wake the kids, make sure they were dressed and groomed, kissed and hugged, and sent to school before commuting to my second home at The Midtown Practice. After...
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