by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jan 17, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse, Trauma
The holidays have come and gone having brought socializing and cheer in the form of anything from eggnog to champagne to cannabis to harder substances too. While the general population might increase alcohol and substance use as a means to celebrate the season,...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 11, 2019 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Trauma
A common misconception is that professional Psychologists “have it all figured out.” As a professional Psychologist, I can say as our little known secret is that we don’t have it all figured out. At least, not always. I may have the training and education, but I am...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
Exploring the Role of Medication for Mental Health Disorders The slogan, “Better Living Through Chemistry” was originally coined by DuPont, an American chemical company, in the 1930s. The slogan is also the title of a 2014 movie featuring Jane Fonda and Ray Liotta!...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Sep 19, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression
Our English language often uses the psychology of color to depict emotions. We “see red” when we are angry. We “feel blue” when we are feeling down. Yellow is often associated with happiness (think smiley face!), and we are “green with envy” when we feel jealous of...
by Other | Sep 6, 2019 | Depression, Grief, Mindfulness, Stress, Therapy, Yoga
Written by Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. An undeniable connection exists between the mind and body. That connection constituted an important lesson I came to understand from my work as a licensed psychologist for nearly 15 years. On my own reckoning with this concept, I...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Aug 23, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Relationships, Therapy
This year, the LGBTQ+ community celebrated the golden 50th anniversary of the riots that marked the start of the modern LGBTQ+ movement. The riots occurred in the early hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street in New York City. Three women of...
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