Brooke Levy: Somatic Experiencing (SE) is structured around restoring a sense of safety, control, and regulation in the body. But what does that actually look like in a therapy session? This post will break down how SE is typically practiced and why it’s so different from approaches that rely on retelling or reprocessing trauma through words alone.

Dina Borisova: Healing from childhood trauma, in a Psychodynamic sense, does not mean erasing the past or forgetting what occurred. Rather, healing involves transforming how trauma is held internally and relationally, so it no longer powers over one’s emotional life, identity, or relationships in rigid, or originally-defined ways. It can give you a chance to “re-write” these patterns, learned so long ago. This blog post explores how this therapy works and what you could be thinking about as you engage with it.

Anna Kelman: Grief is complicated. It's universal but also deeply personal. Part of that complexity comes from the many reasons we grieve. These feelings have existed as long as humans have, but now we face a new challenge: how do we do something as personal as grieving in the digital age, where we constantly share intimate details of our lives and are surrounded by photos, videos, and messages that remind us of what we've lost?

Lily Dean: "Vienna" by Billy Joel offers insight into a pressure many are feeling these days. We're living in a time where everyone's supposed to be hustling, optimizing, leveling up. There's always another goal, another version of yourself you're supposed to become. "Slow down, you're doing fine."

Alexandra Miceli: According to IFS, we all have ‘parts’ - parts that are not ‘bad’ or ‘broken’, but informative to who we are in the present. Each of us has a core self, that is calm, curious, and compassionate. IFS is not about getting rid of parts, it’s about being curious about them in order to understand why each part of us exists. This post looks at Hawkin’s favorite radio DJ, Robin Buckley, from an IFS viewpoint. Stranger Things spoilers included!

Jesse Chung: With the World Cup coming to our continent, we are reminded of the vast history we will soon carry on. Soccer is often dubbed "The World's Game" because it belongs to everyone. People often focus on the defenders, attackers and goalkeepers, but midfielders hold an essential role in any game. How do players bearing such weight and responsibility avoid getting overwhelmed?

Wesley Higgins: Whether or not you observe Christmas, or any of the other holidays around this time of year, it’s hard not to notice what time of year it is. Especially here in New York City where the avenues are illuminated by red and white strung lights, and department stores showcase happy families exchanging gifts. This post looks at what was coined “The Holiday Syndrome” and how you can support yourself through this time of year.

Amanda LaMela: This post explores the ways in which depression, burnout and music interact. Your Spotify Wrapped can have more insights than just your music taste. Studies have found that music reliably shifts how we feel in the short term, even for people dealing with depression, chronic stress, or trauma. Music can play a meaningful role in helping people cope in the moment, especially as they work through deeper issues in therapy.

Amanda LaMela: Most people expect surgery to take a toll on their bodies. However, many don’t realize how deeply it can affect their minds, moods, and sense of agency. Have you or a loved one ever experienced unexpected waves of sadness, anxiety, fear, numbness, or helplessness after surgery or a medical diagnosis? This blog post explores what you should know.

Anna Kelman: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows the natural seasonal progression, emerging primarily during the end of fall and all through the winter months when sunlight exposure decreases. While commonly referred to as the "winter blues," this condition represents a genuine psychological phenomenon with significant impacts on mental health and daily functioning.

Amanda LaMela: This post discusses different forms of grief and loss by way of the Netflix series The Four Seasons. The post includes spoilers such as character arcs and the show’s ending. While the themes explored here are undeniably heart-wrenching, the series is far from bleak. With its humor and human messiness, The Four Seasons makes even the most painful moments feel tender and life-affirming. It’s a show about heartbreak that still makes room for laughter.

Wesley Higgins: Going treat or treating could help your mental health this spooky season. But how?

Jewels Tauzin: Healing anxious attachment isn’t about needing less—it’s about coming home to yourself. There is a lot of advice on social media and the like about how to manage anxious attachment, but many of those tips completely miss the mark. This post explores misconceptions around anxious attachment and how returning to yourself can create steadier, more authentic relationships.

Jesse Chung: This essay explores attachment theory, particularly those with disorganized attachment through the known aspects of Robin Williams’ private life and upbringing. This is only to offer an educational and commentary exploration into what those with fearful-avoidant attachment style may exhibit over the course of their life. These lessons are applicable to all of us and despite using the lens of Robin Williams.

Anna Kelman: The relationship between women and food cannot be overemphasized, especially with social media leading to record high disordered eating. This post explores the cognitive biases that are impressed upon women and their relationship with food driven by social media, and the types of therapeutic intervention that can support women.