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Starting therapy is hard enough without having to choose a method first. Many people who reach out to us have already done some reading and arrived at two names: eye movement desensitization and...
Understanding Giftedness and Existential Depression in Adults Summary: This comprehensive guide explores how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy must be adapted for gifted adults experiencing...
Understanding Two Powerful Approaches to Change Summary: This article explores integration of cognitive restructuring from traditional CBT with schema mode work from Schema Therapy, addressing...
Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Summary: This comprehensive guide explores cognitive-behavioral treatment for body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), specifically...
Understanding Olfactory Reference Syndrome Summary: This article provides comprehensive guidance for treating Olfactory Reference Syndrome (ORS), a condition where people become convinced they...
Understanding Attachment Wounds and Why Standard CBT Falls Short Summary: This article explores how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy must be adapted to treat attachment wounds—profound...
Understanding Shame in Complex Trauma Summary: This comprehensive guide addresses the pervasive toxic shame that characterizes Complex PTSD—the deep, identity-level belief that one is...
Understanding the Power of Integration Summary: This comprehensive guide explores thoughtful integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, two...
Understanding Maladaptive Daydreaming: More Than Just Fantasy Summary: This article addresses maladaptive daydreaming, a largely hidden condition involving extensive, immersive fantasy activity...
The Complex Intersection of Real Illness and Health Anxiety Summary: This article addresses the complex challenge of treating health anxiety in people with actual chronic health conditions like...
Two Distinct Phenomena Often Confused Summary: This article clarifies a critical distinction often missed in trauma treatment: the difference between memory flashbacks and emotional flashbacks....
Understanding Dissociation as Disconnection From Present Reality Summary This article provides an in-depth examination of dissociative symptoms—disconnection from self, body, reality, or memory—as...
Balanced Mind is a psychotherapy and counseling center offering online therapy throughout New York. We specialize in Schema Therapy and EMDR Therapy. We work with insurance to provide our clients with both quality and accessible care.
Starting therapy is hard enough without having to choose a method first. Many people who reach out to us have already done some reading and arrived at two names: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both turn up...
Understanding Giftedness and Existential Depression in Adults Summary: This comprehensive guide explores how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy must be adapted for gifted adults experiencing existential depression. Unlike standard depression, existential depression...
Understanding Two Powerful Approaches to Change Summary: This article explores integration of cognitive restructuring from traditional CBT with schema mode work from Schema Therapy, addressing both surface thought patterns and deeper emotional structures....