Like most aspects of New York City and its surrounding areas, therapy can be expensive. On average, therapists can charge $150-250 per session and finding the right fit for you can feel overwhelming. Therapy is thought to be something for people who have a lot of money and problems, but there are actually a decent number of ways to e...

"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible." - Maya Angelou The United States in 2020 has had a resurgence of anti racist movements and police brutality. While these movements may seem new to many white Americans, BIPOC Americans have known the ha...

There is a common misconception that therapy is just for people coping with mental illness, but that could not be less accurate. The act of going to therapy is stigmatized, and has been for a while. It is believed that because mental illnesses can not be seen, they do not exist or are not as ‘big of a deal’ as physical illnesses....

It may come as no surprise that mental health resources can be expensive. Therapists and other professionals can charge high fees and sometimes it can feel impossible to have access to the kind of services we need. However, Los Angeles, California is full of accessible mental health resources at an affordable price. Here is how...

The common misconception is that therapy is reserved for people with mental illnesses. However, anyone can benefit from attending therapy and the different types. Therapy is for anyone looking to work through problems in their life, cope with issues, receive emotional support, or whatever else you may need. Talk therapy is a mix of psychological te...

When it comes to emotional distress, we all experience it. Some people are better at coping with it than others. For some, the problems are short term and no treatment is necessary. For others, talk therapy and CBT can make a huge difference in how they feel and give them a more positive outlook on life. CBT is a great therapy technique to try no m...

Depression can be a very dark and difficult experience to navigate. If you are suffering from symptoms of depression or depressive episodes, it is crucial that you know you are not alone in your struggles. There are many ways you can treat your depression and people are there to help. Of course, there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to...

Anxiety looks different in everyone. Whether you are suffering from obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, or an anxiety disorder, it is important to know that combinations of medications and therapy techniques work for all kinds of people. What it boils down to is working with a therapist to find the right approach for you as an individual. Therapy, u...

What is gratitude? It is an incredibly powerful human emotion. Positive psychology considers gratitude a way to acknowledge all the good parts of life. Gratitude in any form can make us feel happier; it has a healing effect. The physical, emotional, and social benefits of practicing gratitude are vast. You can expect better sleep, an enhanced mood,...

Why is it important to find an LGBT+ therapist? People in the LGBT+ community suffer from more mental health disorders than those who do not identify as part of that community. This is due to a variety of factors: a history of discrimination, lack of support from friends/family/community, social stigma, and internalize...