Looking for a postpartum support group in New York, New Jersey, or a PSYPACT state? The Fourth Trimester is a 12-week virtual therapy group for moms in the first year postpartum. Beginning in late September 2026, this therapist-led group is designed to help you feel supported, connected, and understood during one of life’s biggest transitions. […]
Conflict Isn’t Just Personal—It’s Primal In my office, I see a lot of couples who love each other—but can’t stop fighting. And couples who’ve stopped fighting because they’ve shut down emotionally. Sound familiar? It’s easy to think conflict is about personality differences. But honestly? Much of what we struggle with in relationships is baked into […]
Many people come to therapy saying, “I have anger issues.” What often follows is a story of feeling misunderstood, values undermined, boundaries pushed, overwhelmed, dismissed, hurt, exhausted, or pushed beyond their limits. The truth is that anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions. We are often taught that anger is bad, dangerous, disrespectful, or […]
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we hope. Divorce, the death of a loved one, a serious illness, or a major family transition can shake the foundation of a child’s world. As parents and caregivers, we often want to shield our children from pain—but the truth is, kids are perceptive. They notice when something is […]
It’s 9:00 PM. The house is finally quiet, the toys are scattered across the rug, and the kids are finally asleep. You and your spouse sit down on the couch, but instead of leaning into each other, you reach for your phones or stare blankly at a screen in separate corners of the room. […]
Quick Answer: Why Is Your Toddler Rejecting Mom? If your toddler screams “no!”, pushes you away, or only wants the other parent, you’re experiencing what therapists call the toddler rejection phase. The short version: It is developmentally normal It is temporary It does not mean you are a bad mom It is also one of […]
A friend recently asked me to revisit a blog post I wrote called Relationships and Power. His takeaway? “Everything in life is a negotiation.” He’s not wrong—relational dynamics do involve give and take. But he went further, suggesting that couples should approach negotiations from a clear-headed, unemotional place to achieve outcomes that are fair to both […]
Many adults are only diagnosed with ADHD later in life because their symptoms were misunderstood or overlooked during childhood. Some individuals learned to mask their struggles, while others were labeled as “disorganized,” “lazy,” or “anxious” instead of receiving proper support. In adults, ADHD symptoms often appear differently than they do in children, making diagnosis more […]
Summer is just around the corner. The kids will be home all the time, snacks will be vanishing like magic tricks, and you can already hear “Mom!” echoed every 3.2 seconds…but who’s counting?! If you’re feeling like you’re two meltdowns away from a full-on momplosion—well, just know you’re not alone. While you’re playing free Summer-Uber, […]
Anger in children can be confusing and overwhelming for both parents and caregivers. This blog explores how children develop anger, how to recognize the signs, and how early support can make a meaningful difference. We will also look at how working with a psychotherapist in Toronto, using approaches like art therapy for children, can help […]
