How To Reduce Your Anxiety When Dating New People
Pre-date anxiety is extremely common. If you’re like most people, the uncertainty and pressure of dating are a source of pre-date rumination…
High-Functioning Anxiety and the NYC Achiever
As you read about these common signs of so-called high-functioning anxiety, maybe you're worried you might have it. At the same time, you wonder…
Trying To Help An Anxious Partner? Avoid These 5 Mistakes
In our experience as anxiety therapists, it’s really challenging being in a relationship with someone who has unmanaged anxiety. When you try to provide helpful tips and advice, you can inadvertently trigger them if you’re not careful…
Why You’re Having Performance Anxiety (And How To Fix It)
Understanding the causes of performance anxiety/stage fright can help you perform better whether you’re onstage, in a conference room, or meeting new people.
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Smart Dating
When it comes to dating, we may dismiss people who aren’t intelligent in the same way we are which is unfortunate since different types of intelligence can be complementary. How can you start thinking outside of the box you’ve drawn?
How Soon Is Too Soon To Move In Together?
According to a relationship therapist in NYC, the answer isn’t as simple as you’d think. But here’s a hint: it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been dating.
‘Does My Partner Love Me?’ Here’s How To Tell
If you doubt whether your partner truly cares, the first step is to consider where that doubt comes from, says a relationship therapist in NYC.
Attachment Styles and How They Affect Relationships
Have you ever wondered why you approach relationships differently than other people do? It’s probably because of your attachment style. Your attachment style—which is primarily influenced by…
An NYC Therapist’s Advice for Managing Holiday Travel Stress
Holiday travel is a notorious source of stress. An NYC anxiety therapist offers tips for managing holiday stress wherever the season takes you.
Are Fantasies Healthy Or Harmful? A Therapist Weighs In
If you’ve been daydreaming a lot, we have good news: the kind of fantasizing most people engage in is perfectly normal. In fact, we often recommend our patients give themselves permission to engage in adaptive (healthy) daydreaming to help them process difficult emotions and manage destructive impulses.
Can Rebound Relationships Work? A Therapist In NYC Weighs In
If you have an avoidant attachment style, it could be hard to admit that you’re falling in love…
Feeling anxious about the end of Roe vs. Wade? Experts discuss mental health implications
The reversal of the most significant reproductive rights ruling in U.S. history has left Roe vs. Wade supporters to grapple with what’s next.
Navigating The Divisive World Of Dating And Politics
The United States is incredibly divided politically with no sign of improving anytime soon. Since moral differences underpin most hot-button issues, the political division in this country is affecting the dating landscape…
How To Improve Your Listening Skills In A Relationship
Do you ever wonder if maybe you’re not listening well enough to your partner? Maybe your mind wanders, or you think about how you’re going to respond…
Wondering How To Deal With News Anxiety? Here Are 5 Tips
After 9/11, I felt like I had to bear witness to the unfolding tragedy.
Tips For Managing Stress At Work Post-Lockdown
As anxiety therapists, we are sometimes asked how to destress after work. It's a legitimate question since many people have stressful jobs and don't want their anxiety to carry over into their personal lives…
Not Your “Type”? Is That Kind of Mindset a Barrier When Dating?
How many times have you heard a friend (or yourself) say, “Oh, s/he’s not my type” as a means of dismissing a potential candidate for dating? While it is certainly important to know your absolute deal-breakers, being so quick to “typecast” may significantly reduce your chances of connecting with a phenomenal partner.
A Latina Therapist’s Take On Why Encanto Is So Popular
Disney’s animated film Encanto—which tells the story of a magical family living in Colombia—has been VERY well-received. It brought in $246 million at the box office and has been nominated for more than a dozen awards, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. If you haven’t seen it yet, you may be wondering why Encanto is so popular…