CBT Psychotherapist Upper West Side
After endless beach days, running around in the sun, and family time, the beginning of the new school year elicits anxiety, excitement, and disappointment for children, teens, and parents. The new school year is filled with unknowns: Will my teachers be nice? Am I going to have any friends in my new class? Will I … Read more
At the Gordon Therapy Group we help kids, and adults, in many different ways. One approach we offer is a therapy specifically designed for parents of anxious children. By teaching parents new ways of responding to their anxious kiddos, we empower them and their families to thrive, sometimes without ever needing to provide treatment to … Read more
Two friends, we’ll call them Sally and Jane, go on a roller coaster. Both feel their hearts race, their breath catch, as the car slowly climbs to the top of a huge drop. Sally smiles as her body reacts, breathing in a big breath of cold air as the car hits the top and hurtles … Read more
Last weekend, I was at my niece’s birthday party, when I overheard a parent expressing his frustration about his five-year-old son’s eating preferences and the challenges surrounding mealtime. “He never eats ANYTHING other than chicken nuggets,” the parent exclaimed. While meals of solely chicken nuggets, apple sauce, and peanut butter crackers certainly sound delicious, I … Read more