For many people living with unexplained physical symptoms, the experience becomes painfully familiar: another appointment, another specialist, another test that you quietly hope will finally explain why your body no longer feels the way it used to. At first, normal results can feel reassuring. Over time, they often become confusing, frustrating, and sometimes even isolating.

Somatic therapy approaches this complexity with curiosity rather than assumptions. Instead of trying to determine whether symptoms are physical or emotional, somatic therapy recognizes that our bodies and emotional lives are constantly influencing one another.

For many people, summer arrives carrying a surprisingly long list of expectations. But for some people, summer doesn't feel lighter at all.

Instead, they notice themselves becoming more anxious, more irritable, more lonely, or more depressed as the weather gets warmer.

If summer feels heavier than it seems like it should, you are far from alone.

For many LGBTQIA+ people, Pride Month is a time of celebration. It offers an opportunity to gather in community, honor LGBTQIA+ history, and experience the joy of living more openly and authentically.

At the same time, Pride can stir up emotions that don't always fit neatly into its celebratory nature. Sometimes people find themselves feeling unexpectedly lonely, sad, anxious, or disconnected during this time of year.

Many people searching for ways to convince a partner, parent, or loved one to go to therapy are carrying a deeper question:

"What if they never do?"

In this post, we explore why pushing someone toward therapy rarely works, what tends to be more effective, and where the real work often begins.

Everyone says therapy is the thing.

You went. You showed up. You talked.

But… you’re not feeling a big shift. No lightbulb moment. No real sense that anything is changing.

If therapy didn’t work for you before, you’re not alone. And more importantly, it doesn’t mean therapy can’t work.

It usually means something about the fit or the approach wasn’t right.

There are moments when something shifts and suddenly you’re not in control.

Coping isn’t about fixing the situation. It’s about how you stay with yourself in the situation. You need ways to get through the moment and a place to make sense of what it brings up. Both approaches matter.

At Therapists of New York, we think about coping in both of these ways.

We offer structured support, like DBT skills groups, to help you manage intensity in the moment.

Navigating a prenuptial agreement can be a challenging conversation for a couple. Yes, a prenup is a legal document — an insurance policy of sorts — but it's rarely just black and white. As a couples therapist, I've seen how even seemingly surface-level negotiations (who does the dishes? who keeps the house?) can carry hidden emotional meaning. Negotiating a prenuptial agreement is no different. 

There’s a very specific kind of thought that tends to show up late at night, usually after a slightly off interaction at work: Is my boss toxic… or am I overreacting?

You replay the moment. The tone felt off. The feedback landed harder than it should have. The Slack message was short. Too short?

Now you’re distracted, mildly anxious, checking for follow-ups, thinking about it while brushing your teeth. And suddenly the question becomes less about your boss and more about you.

Why did that bother me so much?

Let’s slow this down. This isn’t just about your boss, and it’s not just about stress. This is about work stress, anxiety, burnout, and how high-pressure environments shape your reactions.

It usually doesn’t start with, “I think I need ADHD testing.”

It starts more like:

• “Why is this taking me so long?”

• “Why can everyone else just… start?”

• “Why am I working all day but still behind?”

At Therapists of New York, neuropsychological testing and ADHD evaluations are conducted by doctoral-level psychologists with expertise in adult assessment.

You can understand your patterns. You can know exactly where your anxiety, shutdown, or emotional reactions come from. You might even be able to explain your childhood in detail. And yet your body keeps reacting anyway.

If you have ever thought, “I get it, but I’m still stuck,” you are not alone. Many people seeking therapy in NYC reach this point after doing meaningful insight-oriented work. It does not mean therapy has failed. It often means the nervous system has not fully processed the experience yet.

This is where EMDR can help.

You’ve probably seen the same two options over and over: 1) Couples therapy, and 2) Divorce mediation. But there’s a third option almost no one talks about: Discernment counseling. And if you’re on the fence about your relationship, it might actually be the best place to start.

March 31 is World Bipolar Day, observed on Vincent van Gogh’s birthday. The day was created to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and promote education about Bipolar Disorder worldwide.

Most people think sports psychology is for professional athletes trying to shave seconds off their time or psych themselves up before big competitions. But the truth is, the same mental and emotional patterns that affect performance in sports also show up in work, relationships, parenting, and basically any situation where we care about doing well and not completely falling apart.

Pressure is pressure. And brains are remarkably consistent in how they respond to it.

So while sports psychology grew out of athletics, a lot of what it teaches us applies to everyday life in New York City, where even ordering coffee can feel oddly high stakes.

PhD vs PsyD vs LCSW vs LMHC — How to Understand Therapist Credentials

If you’ve ever started searching for a therapist, you may have noticed something confusing right away.

Therapists often have a string of letters after their names.

For many people beginning therapy, those credentials can feel like alphabet soup.

What do they actually mean?

Parenting stress can feel heavier than usual. Work demands, school transitions, illness, overstimulation, or simply the pace of daily life can leave a parent’s nervous system already stretched thin. Perfect calm isn’t required to help settle a child. What matters most is noticing one’s own reactions and staying present enough to respond even when emotions are running high.

There’s a reason so many of us love relationship podcasts. They let us eavesdrop on honest conversations about love, conflict, and connection- without having to schedule a session or say anything out loud. For some, podcasts are an easy way to reflect on their relationship; for others, they’re a lifeline during the “roommate phase,” when the spark has dimmed but the care is still there.

Many people assume that needing therapy after having a baby means constant tears, overwhelming sadness, or feeling like everything is falling apart. In reality, postpartum struggles are often much quieter.

Scrolling through therapist bios? You’re not imagining it. They all sound alike. And yet, if you’re actually trying to find a therapist, this sameness makes things harder. You scroll, skim, sigh. How do you tell who can really help when everyone promises safety and compassion, but no one mentions what happens when there’s a long silence, or when you feel stuck and don’t know what to say?

If you live in Brooklyn Heights, you already know there’s no shortage of therapists nearby. The challenge isn’t finding a therapist- it’s finding the right one. Someone who can meet your mind where it already is, challenge you when needed, and help you actually get somewhere new.

At Therapists of New York, we think that starts long before your first session. The most meaningful therapy begins with a match and that’s where our process is different.

If you’ve been curious about joining a DBT Skills group, you’re not alone. Over the last decade, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has become one of the most sought-after evidence-based treatments for people who want practical tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and build a more grounded daily life. 

In this post, we’ll explore what DBT groups are, who they help, and how to know if joining one might be a meaningful next step for you.