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Thriving as a High-Performing Woman: Self-Care and Mental Well-being Strategies in NYC

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By Madison Weber LMHC-LP Are you feeling discouraged or defeated with how life is going? It can be really challenging trying to create an environment that allows you to flourish in NYC. It’s important to know that it is absolutely possible to thrive as a high-performing woman in New York City.  Through a combination of skills, […]

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The Pressure to Have Children: Exploring the Mental Health Implications for Women

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By Alena Gerst, LCSW RYT A Question Posed In a Forum Recently on one of my professional forums for therapists called The Women’s Mental Health Consortium, a male colleague posed a question.  To paraphrase, he wanted to become more knowledgeable about women’s issues and concerns, to better support his women-identified clientele, and become a more

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Therapy for Women in NYC: Empowering Personal Growth in Career, Marriage, and Parenthood

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By Madison Weber, MHC-LP, Associate Therapist Women face a multitude of unique challenges that can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. While living in New York can be exhilarating, for women in particular, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Women in NYC often juggle demanding careers, navigate complex relationships,

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Unique Challenges of High-Performing Women: Imposter Syndrome

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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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Setting Boundaries + Managing Expectations as a High-Performing Woman in NYC

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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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Candles burning during a meditation session. Self-Care is a key component of Anxiety Therapy for Women in Manhattan, NY.

The Role of Self-Care in Balancing High-Performance Demands and Mental Health

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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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5 Techniques to Manage Anxiety in Daily Life

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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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