A Different Approach to “Addiction”: Treating the Person
Struggling with substance use doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human. In my NYC therapy practice, I use harm reduction to treat substance use as part of your full story, not a defining label. Forget the “clean” vs. “failed” mindset; we’ll start with curiosity, honesty, and real conversations about what works for you. Why […]
The Types of Bipolar: Learning About Your Diagnosis
Many clients come to me knowing that they have been diagnosed with “Bipolar” but not really knowing what it means. And let’s face it — clinical jargon can be confusing. But in order to participate fully in your own treatment and wellness, it is important to understand your diagnosis. In this post, I have broken […]
What’s Your “Hole in the Sidewalk”?
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters By Portia Nelson I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I fall in. I am lost … I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes me forever to find a way out. II I walk down the same street. There is a […]