by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | May 24, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse
In 1969, after the Stonewall Riots — the violent demonstrations by gay community members in response to a New York City police raid at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village — did men and women in sexual minorities become vocal and active in defining...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Mar 8, 2019 | Depression, Introduction, LGBTQ+, Therapy
Joining Therapy Changes feels like the culmination of a lifetime of service dedicated to helping others. I started helping others in the 8th grade as a volunteer when my junior high school opened a facility for severely developmentally delayed youth. In high school,...
by Other | Dec 14, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Introduction, Mindfulness, Stress, Yoga
Written by Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. My interest in psychology and people in general is a meandering story that began when I was very young, and continues to this day. At college, I quickly became aware of my interest in studying a wide range of subjects. A liberal...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Nov 9, 2018 | Depression, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Therapy
I always feel better when I’ve had some time outside in the sun. The sensation of sun on my skin makes me feel more relaxed and rejuvenated. What about you? People by the millions travel every year to sunny beaches for vacations so they can soak up some sunshine. Even...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Nov 2, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Therapy, Yoga
“Come with me to a yoga class!” said my friend Caroline to me sometime last year. “Why on earth would I want to go to a stretch class with strangers I don’t know?” I thought to myself. If you relate to this sentiment, you are not alone. I harbored great skepticism...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jun 15, 2018 | Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Co-authored by Dr. Rochelle Perper and Dr. Francine Martinez “So ask me if I am alright. ‘I’m fine; I’m always fine.’ You see this look in my eyes. ‘No, I’m fine. I am always fine.’ There is a corpse behind my smile. ‘Listen, I am fine....
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