Posts Tagged ‘Therapy’
Transition to College: Tips from a Women’s Therapist for Easing the Adjustment to College Life
The transition from high school to college is a major life change. For teenagers who graduated high school this spring, preparing for college this fall evokes many mixed emotions. Leaving home and starting college can bring about feelings of excitement, anxiety, stress, apprehension, and overwhelm to name a few. It’s completely normal to have mixed…
Read MoreTherapy for Women in NYC: Overcoming Perfectionism
It’s a natural human desire to want to achieve and experience success. Whether you’re striving to be promoted at work or obtain good grades in school, it’s completely understandable to feel motivated by success. Having high standards in itself is not a bad thing. However, if you find your high exceptions lead to feeling like…
Read MoreEmbracing Your Body in Therapy for Women: Cultivating Positive Body Image
Body image concerns or body dysmorphic disorder can profoundly impact the way you view yourself and your overall emotional well-being. Unrealistic perceptions of one’s body often lead to feelings of low self-esteem, low self-worth, and insecurity. Below are some common signs of body image concerns or body dysmorphic disorder: Common behaviors associated with body image…
Read MoreNavigating Wedding Stress with Ease: Insights from a Women’s Therapist in NYC
Choosing to get married is an exciting life decision. Becoming engaged and getting married will likely elicit a range of emotions including great joy and excitement. However, for many women, planning a wedding and making the decision to get married, can lead to heightened stress, pressure, and feelings of overwhelm. As a women’s therapist, I’m…
Read MoreThriving Beyond Anxiety: Women’s Therapy in NYC as a Catalyst for Growth and Resilience
In the fast-paced city of New York, it’s common at some point or another to experience feelings of anxiety and worry. For many women, anxiety is one of the most common reasons to seek women’s therapy. Anxiety can impact your life in profound ways. Some of the most frequent signs of anxiety include and are…
Read MoreThe Art of Setting Boundaries: Empowering Women Through Therapy
Why Do Women Struggle with People-pleasing and Setting Boundaries? Various cultural and societal norms have shaped the beliefs and behaviors of women today. Many women who are highly empathetic and attuned to the emotions of others may find it comes naturally to be responsive to the needs of others. This innate empathy is frequently combined…
Read MoreBreaking Free from the Comparison Trap: Strategies for Women’s Mental Wellness
Humans are wired to be social beings. In fact, for our ancestors to survive, it was crucial to engage in comparison to secure one’s safety. However, if you find yourself frequently comparing to others and preoccupied with negative self-talk, it’s worth taking the time to explore the comparison trap and how to break free from…
Read MoreUnpacking Anxiety: Understanding and Coping with Women’s Mental Health Challenges
What is Anxiety? Feeling afraid is a very normal and essential part of the human experience. In fact, anxiety serves a purpose and is functional. Anxiety helps a person by getting them to work on time, safely crossing a busy street, and meeting everyday life demands as they arise. Fear is a survival instinct. In…
Read MoreHighly Sensitive Woman & How Women Counseling in NYC Can Support You
Highly Sensitive People make up around 20% of the population. As an HSP, you are born with a specific temperament. This trait allows you to experience your life and the world around you in a unique and special way, one that is vastly different than others. As a highly sensitive woman, you process information and…
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