Many marriages suffer because both sides go on the defensive when big issues get brought up. Not being able to communicate effectively with your partner can lead to disastrous results. For example, how do you address a shopping or gambling … Read More
Premarital counseling is one of the tools you can use to become a better communicator as well as understand the needs of you and your partner. This type of counseling can decrease your chances of having conflict in your relationship, … Read More
Choosing the right partner is no easy endeavor. After all, many of us seem to fail miserably at it. However, there are a few clues you can look for in order to find out if you’re on the right … Read More
When people first reach out to us about couples therapy, I always ask, “Why are you calling now? The most common answer is that they’re arguing. While being proactive about the health of your relationship is always a good thing, … Read More
Many people of all ages, races, and backgrounds seek out individual therapy for different reasons. Sometimes, it’s because they have anxiety, depression, or difficulties with life transitions. While other times, it’s because they are struggling with long-standing psychological issues. … Read More
Most patients who are treated with depression respond positively to medication. However, there are a select few of individuals who do not respond to medication alone. There are also people who end up with residual symptoms from medications or … Read More
Dealing with depression can leave you drained, hopeless, and tired. There is no way to just “snap out of it”, which can make some days feel worse than others. Managing your depression is all about taking small steps … Read More
All that’s happened! Two years ago we had this idea that North Brooklyn could benefit from a quality therapy practice serving the needs of individuals and couples. We had a thought that there was a need, but we had … Read More
Do you know that frustrated feeling you get in an argument when you just know that you’re right but you are not being heard by your partner? Well, you’re not alone. As a systemic therapist, I see couple after … Read More
em·pa·thy ˈempəTHē/ noun the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I think about the experience of empathy a lot. Feeling empathy for another person’s emotional experience is the primary skill of a counselor. Above theories or … Read More