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Expert Insights Featured in Top Publications
Our licensed therapists and mental health experts are regularly featured in leading publications, sharing insights on anxiety, executive function, sports psychology, supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and more. Explore our latest media appearances for expert advice you can trust.
What Is Giftedness? Understanding Strengths, Sensitivities, And The Need For Insight
What is giftedness? We explore the strengths and sensitivities and how expert insight can help individuals thrive in the hustle and bustle of New York.
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety?
Looking to learn more about cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety in NYC? Take a deep dive into what it is and how it can help with our latest blog.
Unmasking Twice Exceptionality (2e): Why Bright Kids Struggle—and How Parents Can Help
Is your bright child also struggling with schoolwork or emotions? They may be twice-exceptional (2e). Learn how to identify 2e kids, what evaluations reveal, and what supports actually make a difference.
Stress vs Anxiety vs Worry: Symptoms, Differences and How to Get Help
Stress, worry, and anxiety have different causes and symptoms. Learn the differences—and how therapy in NYC can help you manage them.
How to Break the Cycle of Sleep Anxiety
Struggling with sleep anxiety in NYC? Learn how poor sleep and anxiety fuel each other—and how therapy can help you break the cycle.
Panic Attacks: Learn the symptoms, triggers, how to therapy can help
Living in NYC can be overwhelming—and for many, that stress turns into panic attacks. Learn what panic attacks feel like, common triggers, and how therapy for panic attacks in NYC can help you regain calm and confidence.
School Anxiety in NYC Students | Therapy & Support
School anxiety in NYC is increasingly common, with students facing pressure from tests, academics, and city life. Learn the signs of test anxiety and how therapy helps students and families manage stress, build coping skills, and find balance.
Finding Relief From High-Functioning Anxiety In NYC
High-functioning anxiety is common in New York City’s fast-paced culture. Learn the signs, why it’s so widespread here, and how therapy provides lasting relief.
Sports Psychology in NYC: Mental Health Strategies from the Locker Room to Everyday Life
Performance anxiety isn’t just for athletes. Discover how sports psychology in NYC helps athletes, performers, and high achievers manage pressure, prevent burnout, and strengthen their mental game.
Routines That Work for Adults with ADHD
Living with ADHD can make everyday life feel chaotic – tasks slip through the cracks, time disappears, and simple routines can feel overwhelming. Yet one of the most effective strategies for managing ADHD symptoms is creating and sticking to supportive daily routines. A well-structured routine provides clarity, reduces decision fatigue, and improves focus and organization. Research has found that developing personalized routines to accommodate ADHD tendencies helps adults feel less overwhelmed and more in control of their day.
How To Find An LGBTQIA+ Therapist in NYC
This local guide to finding an LGBTQ therapist in NYC is written by queer, nonbinary psychotherapist Brie Scolaro, LCSW. Learn how to find the best therapist, what to ask and important considerations before deciding to move forward with a gay or LGBT therapist.
How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis: Therapist vs. Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist Explained
Wondering who can diagnose ADHD in NYC? Learn the differences between therapists, psychiatrists, and psychologists—and why full testing matters.
The Link Between Social Anxiety and Perfectionism: Breaking the Cycle
Social anxiety and perfectionism often feed into one another, creating a cycle that can feel overwhelming. Psychologists have found that setting unrealistically high standards in social situations, a core feature of perfectionism, actually intensifies feelings of social anxiety. It makes sense: when every interaction feels like it has to be perfect, simply spending time with others can turn into an exhausting performance instead of a comfortable conversation.
The Neuroscience Behind Exposure Therapy: How the Brain Unlearns Fear
Exposure therapy helps rewire the brain’s fear response — turning learned fears into opportunities for growth and resilience. Discover how this gold-standard treatment works.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): The Gold Standard OCD Treatment
OCD affects more than just thoughts — it disrupts daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being. This post breaks down what OCD really is, how it shows up, and how evidence-based therapy can help you reclaim control.
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