CBT Psychotherapist Upper West Side
Dr. Tamar Gordon 
When Good Isn’t Good Enough Does your teen stay up until midnight doing their homework? Do they burst into tears when studying for tests? Does their hair, or clothing, or bedroom have to be “just so”? Does it seem to you like they just don’t smile as much as they used to? They may be … Read more
A message to parents “Is this my fault?”“Am I making it worse?“Does my child hate me? If you’ve had thoughts like these while your child is struggling with an eating disorder, you are not alone. And the answers to all these questions: No, no, and no. FBT centers you—the parent—as the most powerful part of … Read more
My son is lazy and always waits for the last minute for everything. It makes me crazy! Somehow he still gets ok grades, but it’s always stressful and last minute. What can I do about it?!? Kids, (and adults), procrastinate for many different reasons. It may seem like laziness, but the explanation is actually a … Read more
Cognitive therapy, as a key component of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is a highly effective form of talk therapy used to treat a variety of mental health challenges. At its core, the principle that underlies cognitive therapy is straightforward yet transformative: our thoughts significantly influence our emotions and behaviors. By addressing and reshaping negative thought … Read more
I don’t love small spaces. I found this out on a hike as a teen. My group came across a cave that everyone wanted to check out. The entrance was so small that getting in entailed walking sideways, sidling in, until it opened up after a few feet. Several people went in. I started to … Read more