Therapy has become an integral part of our culture. With its terms utilized in our daily expressions, and therapeutic practices becoming...

There’s something I hear over and over again from women, especially those juggling parenting, work, caregiving, and everything in between. It goes something like this: “I feel guilty taking time for myself .” Or just as often: “ I don’t have time to breathe. ” Even something as simple as stepping away for a quiet moment, going on a short walk, or choosing not to multitask can stir up all kinds of resistance. Am I being selfish? I have so much to do- Shouldn’t I be doing somet

We are usually quick to comfort others when they are struggling. If a friend called you crying because they messed something up or were overwhelmed, you probably wouldn’t say, “Wow, you really should’ve handled that better.” You would offer warmth, reassurance, and build them up. But when it’s us in that position, the script flips. Suddenly, the voice in our head isn’t kind at all. It’s harsh, critical, and impatient. It says things like, You should be over this by now, or Wh

When I started my internship at The CBT/DBT Center six months ago, I thought I had things figured out. I'd read the textbooks, done well...

In recent times there’s been a growing awareness around mental health, and more people are seeking therapy than ever before. And yet,...

I’ve shared about why I love exposure therapy before, from a clinical perspective why it's the gold standard treatment for phobias, OCD,...

The weeks following Shavuos can feel unstructured. We’ve just experienced the intensity and inspiration of Matan Torah and then, nothing....

"I'm bored." "There's nothing to do." "When does school start again?" "I miss my routine." If you can already hear echoes of these...

Picture this: You're sitting in your doctor's office, describing symptoms that have been disrupting your life for months. The bloodwork...

We’re taught that each Yom Tov is not merely a celebration or remembrance of the past — it’s a time when the spiritual energy of the...

The Struggle is Real: Why It's Hard to Be Present Mindfulness is the practice of present-moment awareness, but in today’s digital world,...

“Evidence-based therapy” might sound like complicated research jargon, but it’s actually a simple and empowering idea. It refers to...

You know that feeling when you want two things that seem to contradict each other? When you're pulled in two directions at once? Maybe you feel proud of how far you’ve come - and still overwhelmed by how far you have to go. Maybe you love your child with your whole heart - and still find yourself frustrated or worn thin. Maybe you laugh at a joke through tears - because part of you is still hurting. That space — that messy, beautiful in-between where emotions don’t line up ne

Let’s be honest— playing with toddlers or young children can sometimes feel repetitive, boring, or even overwhelming . Maybe you’ve found...

Now that Pesach has ended, the world starts to move again, but maybe you’re not quite ready to move with it. Whether your yom tov was...

Life gets overwhelming sometimes — and not just in the dramatic, fall-apart kind of way. More like in the quiet, relentless pressure of...

Did you ever hear yourself saying something along the lines of “it just shouldn’t be this way?”, or “I should be able to just do xyz”?...

Last time, we talked about those everyday moments when we’re faced with a decision—like how to respond to a hurtful comment someone made,...

All day long, we are doing things. Some of the things we do move us closer to the kind of life we want, like when we act in ways that...

We all have different relationships with sleep and rest. Some of us are early birds and get up with the sun, others prefer to sleep in...

Have you ever found yourself standing in your kitchen, surrounded by cleaning supplies, cookware, and what feels like an insurmountable...

Does it make sense to hate the body we live in? This question lies at the heart of much suffering around body image. It’s easy to forget...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has helped countless people build healthier, more balanced lives—but misconceptions still surround it....

Tu B’shvat is here!  Tu B’shvat is a holiday that typically doesn't get much attention compared to others, but it has such profound...