Depression doesn’t always look like sadness—it often shows up as low motivation, exhaustion, and feeling stuck. Learn how depression affects the brain and how therapy and medication can help, with support available in Brooklyn, NYC, and across New York State.

Ever wonder why you can’t stay consistent—even when you want to? It’s not laziness or lack of discipline. This therapeutic guide breaks down the real reasons habits fail and shows you how to remove barriers, reduce shame, and build sustainable habits that actually stick.

Starting the day with intention can support emotional balance and reduce stress. These gentle morning mental health habits take less than 10 minutes and are designed to help you begin the day feeling more grounded. Created by a NYC therapy practice, this guide offers realistic support for everyday mental health

The decorations come down. The guests go home. And suddenly, you're sitting across from your partner wondering: when did we become strangers? Research shows 43% of breakups happen in December and January. But the holidays didn't cause the problem—they just made it impossible to ignore. What you're feeling isn't failure. It's clarity trying to break through. Whether you stay and rebuild or leave and start over, the bravest thing you can do is tell the truth—first to yourself,

Seasonal depression can make winter feel heavier and harder. Light therapy is one of the most effective tools for restoring your energy, mood, and motivation when sunlight is limited. Here’s a therapist’s guide on how to use light therapy safely and effectively all season long.

If the holidays feel heavier than joyful, you’re not alone. Explore gentle, therapist-guided ways to manage holiday stress, grief, and emotional overwhelm with compassion and care.

Dating today can feel like a maze of mixed signals and emotional games. From negging and breadcrumbing to lovebombing and gaslighting, emotional manipulation can leave you questioning your worth and reality. In this post, therapist Odile McKenzie, LCSW, breaks down each behavior, shares real examples, and helps you learn how to spot these red flags early—so you can protect your peace and date from a place of self-worth.

We all have parts of ourselves that we’d rather not show: the jealousy, the anger, the neediness, the shame. In psychology, these hidden pieces are often called the “shadow self.” Internal Family Systems (IFS) teaches us that these shadow parts are not flaws — they’re protectors trying to keep us safe. By turning toward, rather than away from, our shadow, we can create healing, wholeness, and greater self-compassion.

Dreams about exes or partners aren’t random—they’re reflections of your emotional needs, cultural influences, and relational patterns. For BIPOC individuals, these dreams offer powerful insight into healing and connection. Learn how to decode your dreams and deepen your self-awareness.