Let’s (Finally) Talk About the Differences Between Free Time and Availability
It's time to stop blending your availability with your free time. By Olivia Verhulst, LMHC at Let's Talk Psychological Wellness, P.C. Many things have felt blurred during [...]
Teletherapy: Common Questions Answered
By Allison Lane The COVID-19 pandemic has brought so much change into our lives. We have endured the deaths of family and friends, the loss of employment [...]
The Terms and Conditions of 2022
Mary Olivia Verhulst, LMHC Around the holidays and new year we’ve been conditioned to think about change and resolution. Some of us may be reflecting on what [...]
Self-Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Allison Lane According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 750,000 people have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have lost family [...]
When women small business owners thrive, we all thrive
October was National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the importance of women-owned businesses. But our commitment to supporting women small business owners should not [...]
Managing Grief in These Times
We have lost so much since COVID-19 infiltrated our lives. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 589,000 deaths have been reported [...]
Anxiety Treatment in the Age of COVID-19
If you have been feeling emotionally stressed, overloaded, or chronically tense this past year, know that you are not alone. Anxiety is no stranger to us. Those [...]
Am I in a Sexless Marriage?
It’s a tough, but also common question. According to research, sexual frequency among Americans has been decreasing since the late 1990s, especially among couples (married or living [...]
Managing External Stress During COVID-19
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still experiencing soaring stress and grappling to find ways to cope. Shifting to working-from-home, facing layoffs or shutdowns, home-schooling [...]
7 nuggets of knowledge every therapy client should consider
Naomi Root, LMSW Have you ever wondered how therapists actually maintain confidentiality? Maybe you’ve heard of HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability Act. HIPAA is federal law, and [...]
Surviving vs. Living and Thriving
Mary Olivia Verhulst Often living in a bustling city like Manhattan translates to surviving, or just getting by. Ever feel like you’re just looking to get through [...]
3 Steps to Understanding Your Mental Health
Mary Olivia Verhulst “I usually don’t talk about my depression, or that part of my life. I don’t want to let it define me.” Symptoms that impede [...]
8 Ways to Navigate Getting Mental Health Treatment Like a #Boss
Mary Olivia Verhulst Therapy can feel intimidating when you don’t know how to navigate the system. However, the feeling of hopelessness that individuals face who can’t find [...]
Invest in Therapy, Increase Your Income? A New Study Says So!
Mary Olivia Verhulst It's a common fact that if you invest your money wisely - you’ll become richer. But studies now show, this doesn't always mean investing [...]
5 Ways to Enjoy Self-Care Again
Mary Olivia Verhulst Self-care is trending. Everyday there’s a new “change your life” technique involving organic face masks, bath salts, or a massage. In fact, it has [...]
5 Steps to Eliminate the ‘Should’s’
By Mary Olivia Verhulst Have you found yourself thinking, “I should have a job already, I can’t believe it’s taking this long,” or “Everyone else around me has [...]
5 Ways to Set Boundaries in Relationships
By Mary Olivia Verhulst What are Boundaries The concept of ‘setting boundaries’ seems controversial for many- but it is essential for all. Often when setting boundaries with [...]
5 Ways to Improve Communication in Relationships
By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Communication in a relationship is essential. It can make or break the relationship, and yet, we’ve all been guilty of engaging in negative [...]
6 Tips to Fight Sunday Anxiety
By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan It’s the weekend. You’ve just enjoyed a great Friday and Saturday, and you find yourself laying in bed Sunday evening with anxiety in [...]
3 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Panic
By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Occasional anxiety is a part of life. You may worry about a job interview or feel anxious walking down a dark street at [...]
