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Having intense feelings for your therapist, while initially confusing, can become a powerful catalyst for developing healthier relationships in your real life. The insights you gain from...
Your attachment style—the patterns of connection and relationship you developed in early childhood—plays out powerfully in the therapy room. Understanding how your attachment style manifests in...
Many people are surprised by the profound intimacy they experience in therapy—often describing it as deeper and more meaningful than romantic relationships, close friendships, or even family bonds....
Behind the professional facade, therapists are human beings who sometimes experience attraction to their clients. Understanding how therapists are trained to recognize, manage, and use these...
The prohibition against romantic or sexual relationships between therapists and clients is one of the strongest and most universal rules in mental health care. While this might seem obvious,...
How Do I Talk to My Partner About Going to Couples Therapy (Couples Counseling) Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners improve their relationship, share their...
An updated exploration of empathy's darker expressions and their representation in literature and psychology Empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings of others—is typically viewed as...
An expanded exploration of literature and media's most manipulative empaths The world of fiction is rich with characters who demonstrate the troubling phenomenon of dark empathy—individuals who...
A comprehensive guide to recognizing the characteristics of those who weaponize emotional understanding In the landscape of human personality, few phenomena are as paradoxical—or as dangerous—as the...
How to identify when someone's understanding of you becomes a weapon As a therapist, I've seen countless clients who've been deeply wounded by relationships that started with the most intoxicating...
Amber's Story Amber was the first-born child to her mother and father. By the time she turned five, her parents had four more children, and the weight of responsibility settled on Amber far too...
What Is Couples Therapy? Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners improve their relationship, deepen their emotional connection, and navigate challenges...
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.
Having intense feelings for your therapist, while initially confusing, can become a powerful catalyst for developing healthier relationships in your real life. The insights you gain from understanding your therapeutic "crush" can transform how you approach dating,...
Your attachment style—the patterns of connection and relationship you developed in early childhood—plays out powerfully in the therapy room. Understanding how your attachment style manifests in therapy can help explain why you might develop intense feelings for your...
Many people are surprised by the profound intimacy they experience in therapy—often describing it as deeper and more meaningful than romantic relationships, close friendships, or even family bonds. This unique form of intimacy can feel confusing, especially when it...