By Alena Gerst, LCSW RYT I am by nature a pretty organized person. If I miss an appointment or run late, it’s the exception. If someone asks me to do something, they can (almost) always rest assured it will get done. Some of this is rooted in a motivation to be reliable, someone who can […]
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By Madison Weber, MHC-LP, Associate Therapist Living in the bustling metropolis of New York City can be an exhilarating experience. But more often than not, with all of the excitement also comes heightened levels of anxiety. The constant hustle, the fast-paced lifestyle, and the sheer magnitude of the city can overwhelm even the most resilient
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Madison Weber, MHC-LP, Associate Therapist As a high-performing woman, you have likely achieved a great deal of success in your personal and professional life. Whether it’s in a work setting or in relation to your personal life – you’re a hard worker, you take risks, and have overcome obstacles to get where you are today.
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By Madison Weber, MHC-LP, Associate Therapist Living in a fast-paced city like New York as a high-performing woman can be both incredibly exciting and exhausting. On one hand, you might be living the life you’ve always dreamed of, and experiencing endless opportunities. On the other hand, this lifestyle can come with overwhelming feelings of pressure
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By Madison Weber, MHC-LP, Associate Therapist The term “self-care” is thrown around so casually in today’s day and age. Have you ever taken the time to think about what self-care really is and what it means? If you’re a high-performing individual, whether it be in work, school, or your personal life, taking time to discover
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by Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT Mental health providers are as unique as any human or animal. But one thing most of us can agree on? The importance of de-stigmatizing mental illness so more people can get the support they need. And we have come a LONG way! But there’s a dark downside to this de-stigmatization,
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By Inside Psychotherapy Anxiety Becomes an Issue When the Feeling Never Goes Away We all feel anxious from time to time, especially with everything that’s gone on in the past few years. However, if you have an anxiety disorder, that feeling just never seems to go away. You may have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns.
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By Madison Weber MHC-LP, Associate Psychotherapist Are you new to a big city? Experiencing an increase in anxiety as the pandemic wanes and big cities return to some semblance of normal? Realizing that life might look different as the city comes out of its hibernation and spring looms? Exposure to Constant Stimuli Living in a
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Do you ever hear about someone’s success and wonder, How did they get there? Do you sometimes feel like you’re on the outside looking in?
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Advice is cheap. Advice puts the onus on the listener and not the speaker. Advice is often a quick fix—a mere Band-Aid on a wound that needs more persistent care. I can usually detect someone’s frustration when, as their therapist, I pointedly do not offer advice. One of the skills therapists learn early in their
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