Everyone feels anxious at one time or another in social situations, whether it’s going on a first date, being interviewed for a potential job position, or giving a presentation.

Therapy to help you address your social anxiety and take back control of your life.

There are a variety of treatment options for trauma, but before we dive further into those, let’s address what trauma is and the signs to look out for.

Recent and pending court decisions are heightening anxiety among the LGBTQ community, a compelling and reasonable motivation to seek out psychotherapy and counseling.

These are difficult times in New York City, the epi-center of COVID-19 in the United States, and around the world. The Coronavirus illness and loss of family members, friends and colleagues, changes in work and living routines, social distancing, and isolation contribute to our constant feelings of helplessness, anxiety and fear. 

In this highly complex and technological world we can easily forget our own deep need for meaningful connection in work and relationships. Placing too much value on technical skills and expertise can disconnect us from a sense of purpose and self. What gives us motivation and meaning?

At some point in our lives most of us will have to cope with, or manage feelings of, anxiety and loneliness. The good news is that there are a number of cognitive learning techniques that are well-tested and very effective in reducing anxiety.

Anxiety is a common and potentially serious condition. It can serve positively as a motivator, but too much anxiety can result in indecision, panic attacks and psychological paralysis. Some of the common psychological symptoms of anxiety are excessive worry, sleeplessness, perfectionism, stage fright, brief memory loss, inability to concentrate and obsessiveness. Some common physical symptoms of anxiety include shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, sweating, tingling sensations and trembling.