Research shows that therapy from “afar” can be just as effective as in-person therapy. This research indicates that tele-psychiatry clients reported improved mental health after a month of tele-therapy. Tele-psychiatry patients also reported similar levels of overall satisfaction and comfort as in-person ones (Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2006). Click above to learn more about online therapy.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

Sometimes people telling us to just get over it or being told we should let it go is not the most helpful. Actually those two keywords can do more harm than good making us feel they should fix what we are feeling. The reality is that for many people “just” and “should” does not change that we experienced something that is impacting us. Sometimes we can see how these experiences are impacting our current life and other times we may notice that our reactions to things today are more charged than they “should” be.

Whether we like to admit it or not, no relationship is perfect. All couples experience conflict from time to time. The classic culprits responsible for these encounters are spending habits, differing sex drives, family of origin involvement in the relationship, miscommunication, and other patterns of argument that seem never-ending. However, for many couples, a new stressor has been added into the mix – living together in quarantine. This is especially true for married or cohabitating couples who were forced to work from home over the last year and a half in the pandemic.

Human connection is something that we all strive for. We want to feel validated and loved by our partners, and we want to do everything we can to show them that we care. Learning what love language you speak and what you need to feel that validation can not only be helpful in your own journey, but it can aid your connection with your partner(s).

- Ava Kaplan, LMSW

If you’ve been struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression (or both), you’re not alone–these are two of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Anxiety and depression can greatly diminish our quality of life, making it feel overwhelming just to get through the day; however, sometimes these symptoms are manifestations of a deeper issue and not the issue itself. Individuals who have endured trauma have a greater likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression, often without realizing the deep connection between their current symptoms and past experiences.

- Sarah Panzer, MSW

Despite all the challenges that come your way in college, you still have the capacity to enjoy yourself and thrive in this environment. This blog maps out 4 ways to help you cope better with the inevitability of college stress.
- Yaojia Sun, MHC-LP

Attachment theory sees the human spirit as being inherently relational - seeking social and intimate bonding with those around us. EFT prioritizes emotional regulation as the key ingredient in navigating one’s individual experience and their relational interactions. EFT is seen to be most effective in working with couples, but is also frequently used to treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

Relationships are work. They are meant to be. They require adaptation, evolution, and betterment. Sometimes, that work is much too much to be done alone. The Gottman Method for Healthy Relationships, is one way to support that work.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

To know ourselves is to listen to our bodies. Our bodies hold so much wisdom and guidance that when we listen and connect, our bodies can guide us through deep transformation. Have you ever seen a piece of art, watched a dance performance or listened to a song that emotionally held you and resonated with your emotional process? Various art forms have the power to speak deeply to our experience in ways words sometimes can not.
- Noelani Rodriguez, LCAT, RDMT

Do you sometimes find it challenging to put words to your emotional experience? Are words sometimes not precise in what your body and soul are experiencing? Every day we move through our world and our lives with so much demand on our bodies and minds, frequently leaving little room for us to be with ourselves fully and compassionately.
- Noelani Rodriguez, LCAT, RDMT

Have you ever experienced sadness or anger and felt it in your gut or chest? Ever heard people in your life say “that was gut-wrenching” or “my heart hurts”?. These phrases are more than just metaphorical explanations of somebody’s experience - they are emotional AND physical experiences that one is having. Research studies have found that the brain regions that light up when one is experiencing emotional pain, are the same brain regions that light up when one is experiencing physical pain.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

All human beings have one commonality, we all share the same nervous system. But our experiences, interactions, and trauma lead to us developing 3 crucial parts or neural networks. Parts that protect us from suffering, parts that react to suffering, and parts that carry pain and suffering. Internal Family Systems Therapy helps you access the self - your higher consciousness and equip it with the tool to observe all these parts, and orchestrate them to live harmoniously.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

If you’re treading water and uncertain how long you can keep going, let therapy be a sandbar. Solid beneath your feet. Forgiving. Let’s stand on it together. We will work together to soften and heal what is urgent – terrifying thoughts that leave you speechless, hopelessness that sinks you. We will explore what it’s like to shepherd a life.
- Lexi Garber, LMSW

So you’ve decided to explore the world of therapy and you’re unsure about where to begin. It’s not always easy figuring out how to access therapy and how to start the process. Deciding to work with a therapist can be intimidating altogether, especially when trying to navigate the complicated world of health insurance.
- Jennifer Dusovic

When you choose to be with someone, you’re committing to being with and holding space for everything that made them who they are, including their culture and race.

The moralism which is sometimes associated with dating and marriage in South Asian culture may cause young adults to face challenges as they begin to form romantic relationships. The absence of open dialogue in some South Asian families around intimate partners, sexuality, feelings and consent can often leave individuals entering the world of dating feeling overwhelmed and confused

Somatic Experiencing is informed by science that indicates that all human beings have a capacity to triumph over trauma. Practitioners of this therapeutic method believe that trauma is curable, and the healing process can often serve as a catalyst for deep emotional awakening, and spiritual transformation. Somatic Experiencing equips folks with the self-sustaining tools to regulate their emotions with integrity and balance.

- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP

Often addictive behaviors serve as a mask to distract us from truly looking inward and becoming who we are meant to be, though by doing so we initiate our purpose and heal as we come home to ourselves.

Working therapeutically whether through yoga, art therapy or psychotherapy to address the Menstrual Cycle, PMS, PMDD, PCOS, Fibroids, Breast Pain and Endometriosis or other concerns, is a chance to encourage healing and compassion towards our body and reproductive system that is inherently emotional.

Have you ever felt like people don’t know how to be there for you in the way that you need during a tough time? They might try to console you or to offer advice, but it somehow ends up making you feel alone. It’s hard to feel like your emotions aren’t being heard or understood by those you seek support from.
- Gaya Kodiyalam, LMSW