Therapy Brooklyn Blog
Therapy, S1E01: The Crossroads
It has been almost a year since we tuned in to the last episode of Insecure. Over the span of five seasons Issa Rae took us on a journey of self-discovery that involved leaning into what felt good while also making hard decisions.
The Mind Body Connection: An Exploration of Stress and The HPA Axis in People of Color
Studies show that people of color in America face significantly disproportionate levels of stress compared to their white counterparts and that women of Hispanic, Native American and African descent face a higher probability of being exposed to stress related illnesses than white women. This is where the HPA Axis comes in.
Demystifying the Couples Therapy Process
The most common questions I get when first meeting with couples are, “What will couples therapy be like?” and “Can you help us communicate better?” Underneath these questions are often concerns that a therapist will take sides and leave one member unheard, that therapy will exacerbate the problem or lead to a break up. Worries when starting something new are natural. I find the best way to ease concern is to demystify the process.
How to Choose the Right Therapist
There’s been a strong transition over the past decade - particularly thanks to social media - towards open discourse on mental health. Thankfully, the stigma associated with therapy is finally starting to erode.
Mindfulness Practices for Beginners
The best way to know if mindfulness is right for you is to practice. In the article below there are several guided mindfulness meditation techniques that serve as a great introduction.
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
A dear friend gifted me Pema Chodron’s book Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change. I recently found myself gravitating towards this book during a period of difficult emotions. I landed on the quote below: