If you’ve been daydreaming a lot, we have good news: the kind of fantasizing most people engage in is perfectly normal. In fact, we often recommend our patients give themselves permission to engage in adaptive (healthy) daydreaming to help them process difficult emotions and manage destructive impulses.

If you have an avoidant attachment style, it could be hard to admit that you’re falling in love…

The reversal of the most significant reproductive rights ruling in U.S. history has left Roe vs. Wade supporters to grapple with what’s next.

The United States is incredibly divided politically with no sign of improving anytime soon. Since moral differences underpin most hot-button issues, the political division in this country is affecting the dating landscape…

Do you ever wonder if maybe you’re not listening well enough to your partner? Maybe your mind wanders, or you think about how you’re going to respond…

After 9/11, I felt like I had to bear witness to the unfolding tragedy.

As anxiety therapists, we are sometimes asked how to destress after work. It's a legitimate question since many people have stressful jobs and don't want their anxiety to carry over into their personal lives…

How many times have you heard a friend (or yourself) say, “Oh, s/he’s not my type” as a means of dismissing a potential candidate for dating? While it is certainly important to know your absolute deal-breakers, being so quick to “typecast” may significantly reduce your chances of connecting with a phenomenal partner.

Disney’s animated film Encanto—which tells the story of a magical family living in Colombia—has been VERY well-received. It brought in $246 million at the box office and has been nominated for more than a dozen awards, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. If you haven’t seen it yet, you may be wondering why Encanto is so popular…

Virtual marriage is trending in NYC. Lots of people are getting married online, and it’s easy to see why. Virtual ceremonies are far cheaper and easier to plan, and they eliminate a lot of drama. As much as we love the idea, virtual marriage isn’t for everyone…

As therapists for artists, actors, and musicians, we are often asked how to deal with uncertainty about the future. That's not surprising considering the lack of stability and competitive nature of gig-based work. Artists often doubt whether their works will be well-received…

As couples’ therapists, we sometimes work with parents who worry about how a separation would affect their children. Fearful that a divorce would somehow ruin their children’s lives, they agonize over whether they should stay together for the sake of their kids. There’s no easy answer…

As relationship therapists, we often see this scenario: One partner brings up a problem, hoping to resolve it. The other partner interprets that as a personal attack…

If there’s a new man in your life, you may be wondering whether he’s “the one”—or whether you’ll just end up getting hurt. You might also wonder whether friends and family will like him and whether he can help you accomplish your relationship goals…

If you’ve never experienced professional therapy before, you may be wondering, “Is executive counseling worth it?” Working with a knowledgeable therapist can provide many benefits…

During our work as therapists and executive coaches, we’ve helped many entrepreneurs, executives, and busy professionals cope with work-related anxiety. One of the most common questions these individuals ask is how to de-stress and unwind after a long day of work…

Vaccines and loosening restrictions offer hope of a return to normalcy. At the same time, it’s clear that life post-COVID will never be the same…

You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, ineffective, and burned out all at the same time. While your job used to give you a feeling of mastery and purpose, you've started to feel like an imposter…

One in eight couples struggles to conceive, but that still means most people have no idea what infertility feels like…

According to Fortune magazine, the use of dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid has surged during the pandemic. It’s easy to imagine why people would look for ways to curb the loneliness that has run rampant during the pandemic; the social isolation that…