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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 end of a meaningful therapeutic relationship can feel like one of the most profound losses you'll ever experience. Whether therapy ends because you've achieved your goals, circumstances require...
Understanding the New York Mental Hygiene Law The New York Mental Hygiene Law is a comprehensive set of rules that govern how persons with a mental illness receive care and treatment in the state....
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...
The Basics: Therapy vs Medication Studies show that both therapy and medication can be effective, but the best option really depends on your specific mental health condition, symptom severity, and...
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals heal from trauma, distressing memories,...
What is Unresolved Trauma? Unresolved trauma refers to psychological and emotional distress that remains unprocessed or unhealed after a traumatic experience. When trauma is unresolved, the...
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is increasingly recognized as a complex psychological phenomenon that frequently co-occurs with other mental health conditions. While not yet formally classified as a...
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a relatively newly recognized psychological phenomenon characterized by extensive fantasy activity that replaces human interaction and interferes with daily...
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.
CBT Adaptations for Highly Sensitive Persons: Honoring Depth of Processing in Treatment Understanding High Sensitivity: A Trait, Not a Disorder Summary: In this article, clinician Grace Higa explores how to adapt Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to honor the unique...
In an era where mental health content can spread rapidly across social media platforms, some therapists find themselves with viral videos, massive followings, or unexpected internet fame. For their existing clients, watching their private therapist become a public...
Recognizing when your therapist lacks the cultural competency to effectively work with Black LGBTQ+ clients can save you from ineffective treatment, re-traumatization, and wasted time and money. Cultural incompetence in therapy can actually worsen mental health...