

5 Common Therapy Myths That Might Be Holding You Back
In recent times there’s been a growing awareness around mental health, and more people are seeking therapy than ever before. And yet,...

Rachel Baitch
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Imaginal Exposure.. In Wartime
I’ve shared about why I love exposure therapy before, from a clinical perspective why it's the gold standard treatment for phobias, OCD, and PTSD. But today, I want to share how I’m using it personally, during the current wartime, in my day to day moments, to stay wholehearted and spiritually grounded. Here’s something I’ve noticed, just an observation, not a judgment. There seem to be two kinds of moms (very generally speaking) during war, sirens, and the ongoing, disorienti

Nechama Quinn, LMSW
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Between Shavuos and Elul: How to Stay Grounded in the Quiet Stretch
The weeks following Shavuos can feel unstructured. We’ve just experienced the intensity and inspiration of Matan Torah and then, nothing....

Myndee Diamond-Lisker, MA
Jun 15, 20253 min read


The Science Behind Summer Stress
"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...

Chaya Deutsch
Jun 11, 20253 min read


When Your Body and Mind Need to Work Together
Picture this: You're sitting in your doctor's office, describing symptoms that have been disrupting your life for months. The bloodwork...

Chaya Deutsch
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Mindfulness and Shavuos: Receiving the Torah with a Present Heart
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...

Gittie Sobolofsky, LMSW
May 28, 20252 min read


Practicing Mindfulness in a Digital Age
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,...

Rachel Baitch
May 27, 20253 min read


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

Chaya Deutsch
May 20, 20252 min read


Sefira: Counting Up, Growing Whole
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

Brocha Miller, MHC
May 18, 20253 min read


The Power of Play: Why Playing with Your Toddler or Young Child Matters (And How to Do It Effectively)
Let’s be honest— playing with toddlers or young children can sometimes feel repetitive, boring, or even overwhelming . Maybe you’ve found...

Rachel Berger, PhD
May 10, 20253 min read


Post-Pesach, Now What?
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...

Myndee Diamond-Lisker, MA
May 1, 20252 min read


Not Just for Crisis: How to Build a Daily Distress Tolerance Toolkit
Life gets overwhelming sometimes — and not just in the dramatic, fall-apart kind of way. More like in the quiet, relentless pressure of everything needing to get done right now. You’ve got kids yelling from opposite ends of the house, dinner half-burnt on the stove, a Shabbos menu still in your head, WhatsApps pinging nonstop, and maybe a simmering disagreement you haven’t had time to process. And that’s all before anything really hard even happens. For many women, especially

Chaya Deutsch
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Catching our “Shoulds”
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”?...

Sarah Green, PsyD
Apr 27, 20252 min read


How to Make Better Choices when Life Feels Hard - Part II
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,...

Gittie Sobolofsky, LMSW
Apr 23, 20253 min read


How to Make Better Choices When Life Feels Hard - Part I
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...

Gittie Sobolofsky, LMSW
Apr 22, 20253 min read


A good night’s sleep
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...

Rachel Baitch
Apr 4, 20253 min read


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

Chaya Deutsch
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Beyond the Mirror: A Torah Perspective on Body Image
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...

Chaya Deutsch
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Common DBT Misconceptions Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has helped countless people build healthier, more balanced lives—but misconceptions still surround it....

Chaya Deutsch
Mar 7, 20258 min read


Tu B’shvat: Holding onto the Process
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...

Sarah Green, PsyD
Feb 14, 20252 min read


Mindfulness Demystified: The Science Behind Staying Present
Hi! My name is Chaya Deutsch, and I'm a new undergrad intern at The CBT/DBT Center. My initial impression of mindfulness was that it was...

Chaya Deutsch
Feb 7, 20253 min read


What Interning at The CBT/DBT Center Taught Me
College students interested in clinical psychology are faced with a very difficult task. Most of these students are interested in gaining...

Ilana Knoll
Dec 30, 20243 min read


Living with Uncertainty
Living with uncertainty can be extremely distressing. Whether it is waiting for something as significant as medical results or as mundane...

Ilana Knoll
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Jewish People and Anxiety
While all mothers worry about their child’s well-being, stereotypically, Jewish mothers are known for being the ultimate worrywarts....

Ilana Knoll
Nov 12, 20243 min read
