ADHD, OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Dyslexia…..these names may strike fear into the hearts of parents. We worry – what if it follows them? What if people judge them? What about stigma?  What if the teachers change the way they treat my child? Here’s the truth:  the right label can be your child’s best friend.  … Read more

In a dark week of violent, gut-wrenching news of hatred, I looked for some evidence of human artistry, whimsy, and creativity.  Behold, the hand-carved Pumpkin Statue of Liberty at The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in Westchester.  Hard not to smile when you see it in the darkness.

My website has been malfunctioning for several days now. It’s partly my fault, as I tried to change the name from TamarGordonPsychology.com to GordonTherapyGroup.com, hoping to more accurately reflect how many people work with me.  It’s partly the fault of the many, many tech support people I’ve spoken with who can’t seem to sort out … Read more

It’s a cliché to say that the beginning of school is a tough adjustment.  As one teacher put it, “now that the holidays are over and we have a full week of school your kids may look a little frayed around the edges.  Don’t worry, that’s normal.”  I know this.  I know it as a … Read more

Ugh, it’s tax season. Anyone else avoiding some math??  Raise your hand if you’d rather watch TV! But WHY do we find this so hard to do?  What gets in the way? Is it just PROCRASTINATION? Like the old Saturday night live skit, Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt….and procrastination is rarely just procrastination. … Read more