CBT Psychotherapist Upper West Side
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
It can be hard to be a kid. Kids have to follow adult directions all day—clean their rooms, put on their shoes, and turn off the video game! Imagine being a kid and having a few minutes a day when your parents followed your lead. That sounds pretty special. When parents come to us … 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