Every family experiences hardships, conflict, and struggle. When tension and stress begin to impact how family members relate or connect to one another, family therapy can be a valuable tool to support the entire system. Benefits of Family Therapy Family therapy at The Midtown Practice (TMP) can support families dealing …
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Raising children is one of life’s greatest rewards and challenges. Balancing careers, relationships, and personal health while prioritizing family needs can feel overwhelming. Modern parents often ask: How can we raise independent, successful children without overparenting? How do we maintain our identity while meeting our children’s needs? At The Midtown …
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Maintaining a healthy relationship can be challenging, but professional guidance can make a significant difference. Couples Therapy NYC focuses on the relationship itself rather than just one individual. This approach helps partners view their relationship as a system they can tackle together, rather than attacking each other. Why Couples Therapy? …
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If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, you’re not alone. Anxiety and depression are rising among young people in unprecedented ways. As Matt Richtel of The New York Times notes, “American adolescence is undergoing a drastic change.” Thirty years ago, the most significant public health threats to teenagers were …
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Psychopharmacology, the study of how drugs affect the mind, is an essential aspect of modern mental health treatment. If you’re considering psychotropic medications, it’s crucial to understand how they work and how they can help you manage psychiatric conditions effectively. What are Neurotransmitters? The brain is an intricate network containing …
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Finding a psychotherapist in the bustling city of New York can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, you can find a professional who meets your needs and helps you navigate your mental health journey. Here’s what you need to know about finding a good psychotherapist in NYC. …
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Navigating a relationship with a loved one who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be an immense challenge, especially when that person is a parent. Parental bonds are some of our most foundational and influential relationships, shaping our sense of self and patterns of relating to others. When a mental …
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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 overeating, engaging in tumultuous relationships, or obsessively thinking …
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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 therapies can address this dilemma, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy …
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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 …
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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 become overwhelming, they can interfere with quality of life, as well …
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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 psychiatric diagnoses and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders. DBT is an evidenced-based treatment …
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