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 other factors. Here’s...
Adult Child Estrangement
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 soon. While other kids...
Combining EMDR and Schema Therapy
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, and negative...
Recognizing Unresolved Trauma: Signs, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
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 individual may continue to...
How Maladaptive Daydream Content Reveals Unmet Childhood Emotional Needs
The rich, immersive worlds created in maladaptive daydreaming rarely emerge by chance. Behind the elaborate storylines, recurring characters, and persistent themes lies a psychological blueprint—a map of emotional...
Analyzing Apple TV+’s Severance using Schema Therapy: Mark S’s Innie and Outie as Schema Modes
Mark S from Apple TV+’s Severance is a compelling fictionalized case study of extreme emotional state fragmentation. He and other Lumon employees elect to undergo the severance procedure which splits ones conscious...

Navigating the Aftermath of Infidelity: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Infidelity is one of the most challenging crises a couple can face. The discovery of an affair shatters trust, triggers intense emotions, and forces both partners to question the future of their relationship. As...

How Schema Therapy Fights The Psychological Effects of Systemic Trauma and Oppression
Schema therapy offers a powerful framework for addressing systemic oppression and promoting social justice. By focusing on deeply ingrained patterns of thought and behavior, this approach provides unique insights into...

Understanding PTSD: The 7 Key Symptoms and the Role of Trauma Therapy in New York
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects approximately 6% of Americans at some point in their lives, yet many people don't recognize its symptoms or know where to find effective treatment. While commonly associated with...