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EMDR Therapy & ADHD: 6 Effects EMDR Helps Manage Symptoms from a Westchester, NY therapist

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is...

A Letter from your Therapist in Scarsdale, NY: "You are not broken"

Dear Past clients, Current clients, Future clients & Anyone else who just needs to hear this message... I know it can feel like you're...

The Vital Role of Mental Health Counseling for Chronic Illness Westchester, NY

Dealing with a chronic health condition can be a challenging and often overwhelming journey. From managing symptoms to coping with...

Tips from a Child Therapist in Westchester, NY: 4 Ways To Tell If Your Child Is Making Progress

As a child and teen therapist, I can see that it is difficult for parents/care-givers to leave their child for a 45-minute therapy...

3 Exercises Start Healing Generational Trauma in Westchester, NY

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the weight of your family’s struggles? If so, you are not alone. Intergenerational trauma can be...

Why are my anxiety and depression symptoms worse after an EMDR session?

5 Tips from an EMDR Therapist in Westchester, NY to help manage dysregulation between EMDR Therapy reprocessing sessions I want to start...

3 Effective Ways Widen the Window of Tolerance from an EMDR Therapist in Westchester, NY

The what, why and how of the window of tolerance & 3 ways to practice widening your window of tolerance What is the window of tolerance?...

Stephanie Polizzi on the Cup of Nurses Podcast

Check out our very own, Stephanie Polizzi, LMHC on "What is EMDR Therapy?" Cup Of Nurses Podcast Episode 195 A Note From Stephanie: "I...

EMDR Therapy: Breaking Down the 8 Phases (Part 4 of 4)

Phases 7 & 8: Answering the "what", "why" and "how" of each phase of EMDR. Phase 7 of EMDR Therapy: Closure What is the purpose of this...

7 Tips from an Eating Disorder Therapist in Scarsdale, NY: Managing the Holidays

As joyous as the Holiday Season is, it can also be overwhelming. There are many things that need to be coordinated and sorted out, family...

Can EMDR Therapy be done Virtually? Tips from a NY EMDR Therapist

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual therapy has become a huge part in how people access mental health care. From individual sessions to...

EMDR Therapy: Breaking Down the 8 Phases (Part 3 of 4)

Phases 5 & 6 Answering the “what”, “why” and “how” of each phase of EMDR. Phase 5 of EMDR Therapy: Installation What is the purpose of...

EMDR Therapy: Breaking Down the 8 Phases (Part 2 of 4)

What are Phases 3 & 4 of EMDR Therapy? Phase 3 of EMDR Therapy is known as the assessment phase. This phase is intended to be rather...

How to Achieve Acceptance Through EMDR Therapy in Westchester, NY

“What do you mean I have to accept that this happened!? Why do I have to accept it and move on when they won’t even acknowledge the...

EMDR Therapy: Breaking down the 8 Phases

A four part series written by an EMDR Therapist in Westchester, NY that answers the "What", "Why", and "How" each phase of EMDR Therapy...

Understanding EMDR: What does it mean to “process” traumatic memories?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapeutic modality that has been found to be highly effective in...

4 Things to expect when starting EMDR Therapy

This is to those who are having thoughts about starting EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, just signed on with...

“So, when are we going to start doing EMDR?”: Why EMDR is not only just about the eye movements

"So, when are we going to start doing EMDR?" I think I can speak for most EMDR therapists when I say: We get this question all the time....

How to Break Free from Codependency

Do you feel like you're always putting others first? Do you feel like you can never do anything right unless you're pleasing someone...

A Guide to the Levels of Care in Eating Disorder Treatment in Westchester, NY

For someone struggling with an eating disorder, outpatient treatment may not be enough. Over the years, a system has been put in place to...

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