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Autism Acceptance Month: Making Space for Neurodivergent Communication

Every April, Autism Awareness Month rolls around. We hear calls for “inclusion,” “understanding,” and “support.” But inclusion isn’t about inviting autistic people to sit quietly at the edge of a neurotypica…

Refresh’s Commitment to Safety

Every day, people in the United States consume news and updates from social media outlets about political, social, environmental, and economic changes. These ongoing changes can often feel overwhelming and f…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Mental Well-being in New York City

As May unfolds, the United States observes Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental wellness. In the bustling metropolis of New York City, where the p…

Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A Mental Health Perspective

May marks an important time in the United States as it celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions, culture, and history of these d…

Reflecting on Autism Awareness Month: Moving Beyond Awareness to Understanding and Acceptance

As Autism Awareness Month draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the progress made and the work that still lies ahead. Throughout April, individuals and organizations around the world have come …

Finding Peace Among the Chaos: Strategies for Mental Well-Being in NYC

New York City, with its dazzling skyline and relentless pace, offers an exhilarating backdrop for life’s adventures. However, the very elements that make NYC iconic can also pose unique challenges to m…

Hormones and Mental Health: Navigating the Waves

In our journey through life, our mental health is influenced by a myriad of factors, with hormones playing a pivotal role, especially in women’s health. From the joys of pregnancy to the challenges of …

Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder and the Role of Therapy

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a complex psychological condition that is often misunderstood. It is characterized by the presence of two or more dis…

January 25, 2024

Unleashing Creativity for Mental Wellness: Rediscovering Your Inner Child and Finding Flow

In the bustling heart of New York City, where the pace of life never seems to slow down, it’s easy to lose touch with the creative spark that ignites joy and vitality in our lives. However, creativity isn’t …

December 29, 2023

How to mindfully navigate New Year’s Resolutions and make them work for you.

New Year’s Resolutions have become an integral aspect of the holiday season and our cultural fabric. Each New Year is widely perceived as an ideal moment to start a fresh chapter in life, marked by the commi…

December 22, 2023

Unwrapping Peace: A Guide to Managing Holiday Stress

The holiday season, with its twinkling lights and festivities, can also bring a flurry of stress. Balancing work, relationships, and the added pressures of holiday preparations can take a toll on your mental…

November 1, 2023

How to Reduce Anxiety When Initiating Professional Development Conversations

It is common to experience work-related anxiety when there is so much pressure to perform at a high level while managing the responsibilities and dynamics that exist in professional contexts. While we may al…

September 5, 2023

5 Techniques to Conquer Anxiety and Realign with Joy

There is no denying the intensity of the moment. The constant barrage of stimulation from all directions can be astounding, and it is very easy to be consumed by overwhelming anxiety. Here are 5 ways to paus…

How to Cope with Climate Change Anxiety

With Canadian wildfires causing smoke-filled skies in NYC—it’s no wonder many of us are experiencing anxiety around our changing world. Whether we have experienced these events first hand or our screens were…

What To Do When Imposter Syndrome Creeps Into Your Professional Life

What To Do When Imposter Syndrome Creeps Into Your Professional Life Feeling like an imposter in your job? You are not alone. Whether you just landed your first job after graduating or transitioning to a new…

How Therapy Can Reduce PTSD Symptoms

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, can be an incredibly difficult thing to go through. It can cause nightmares, flashbacks, and very uncomfortable symptoms. While there are many different personal copi…

Clean Your Social Circle: Identifying and Addressing Toxic Relationships

Toxic relationships come in various forms and can be found in any area of our lives, including friendships, romantic partnerships, family relationships, and even professional connections. While it’s no…

Refresh Your Routine: Simple Changes You Can Make to Boost Your Mental Health

Adding even more steps to your routine when your schedule is already slammed might seem antithetical to addressing your mental health. After all, when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed and you have a mi…

Why Some of Us Struggle with Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate our mothers for everything they do; their sacrifice, their love and their care. However, for so many people, even mothers, Mother’s Day presents an emotional challenge. If …

Decluttering Your Mind: Tips for Letting Go of Negative Thoughts and Emotions

Our minds have a way of filling up quickly. New stressors build upon old ones, and soon after that, our brains can feel like quicksand that swallows negative thoughts and emotions into one big pit. We often …

Parenting & Its Toll On Your Mental Health

Being a parent is a 24-hour-a-day, 365 days-a-year job. You never stop being a parent; not in your sleep, not at college graduation, not at their wedding, and especially not when they have kids. You will alw…

Spring Cleaning: Five Ways to Clean Out Your Anxiety

Spring is finally here! Winter can be a challenging season for any of us. The cold weather and gray skies can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder, lead to depressive feelings, or further social isolation. Sp…

How Animals are Changing the Therapy Game

You may have heard the term “Therapy Animal”, but how much do you know about their role in the world of mental health care? As Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) becomes more mainstream, it is importa…

5 Signs that You are a Perfectionist and How to Navigate it

Sometimes I wish I could be perfect in all aspects of life. Do you ever wish that? Do you find yourself wanting to be the perfect partner, employee, student, brother/sister, or friend? While the defini…

Dear Perfectionist:

*Written by a Perfectionist I saw the Instagram reel your company posted, the one where you so confidently pronounced diaspora as dysphoria. I witnessed the moment when one of your staff members referenced y…

How to Let Go of Perfectionism and Fill Your Cup

Perfectionism is associated with a range of mental health problems including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Perfectionism can manifest in different areas of your life, ranging from a preoccupatio…

The Connection Between Perfectionism & Mental Health

Perfectionists derive their value from positive recognition from others. It is no wonder that we exclaim, “perfect!”, for the things we see as positive. When we hear that something is perfect, we often feel …

February 24, 2023

Is it 5′ o’clock Yet? : How to Stay Motivated at Work

We have all been there; staring at the clock moving minute-by-minute, waiting for the end of the work day. Staying motivated throughout the day is challenging and (unfortunately) common. Expecting yourself t…

February 16, 2023

The Importance of Community: Understanding Group Therapy

When it comes to our emotional and mental well-being, there is one powerful thing that is often overlooked: community. In a world where we’re taught to be independent and self-sufficient, it’s ea…

February 9, 2023

Life Changing Time Management Skills That You Can Start Today

One of my favorite quotes about the human experience is ‘we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit’. It reminds me that achieving more is less about a single instance of h…

February 3, 2023

Black Mental Health Matters: Accepting Therapy Within the Community

I had my first panic attack at age 5. Heart pounding, I couldn’t hear anything but the blood rushing to my head. I felt dizzy, my vision blurred and I couldn’t breathe. I owe all of this to Eddie Murphy. I s…

January 19, 2023

How to Focus on Progress Instead of Perfection

Our learned measures of progress stem from our earliest years. In school, we are taught to strive for the best grades. We measure these grades down to percentage points, and progress in class is directly rel…

January 12, 2023

Nobody’s Perfect: 5 Signs You’re Being Too Hard on Yourself at Work

Do you find yourself creating negative thought loops in your mind when you are at work? Do you feel like your work stresses bleed into your personal time? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Below is a li…

January 5, 2023

3 Good Morning Habits for a Successful Start to your Day

Do you wake up feeling groggy and unprepared to start your day? This is a common experience, especially in the winter months when there is less sunlight. A morning routine is a good way to rev your engine an…

December 30, 2022

Accepting Good Enough

Perfect is a word that gets thrown around a lot. Especially for high achieving professionals, perfect is the ultimate and constant goal: the perfect client pitch, the perfectly planned event, the perfect emp…

December 23, 2022

Learn How and When to Say ‘No’

As a therapist, I use the word ‘boundaries’ a lot. We set them, we hold them, we break them; this is the reality of having interpersonal relationships. Learning how to say ‘no’ is hard. Depending on your ide…

December 16, 2022

Tools for Dealing with Anxiety During the Holidays

The Holidays can be a time of high-highs and low-lows. Our collective anxiety increases with the expectations that come with this time of year. Family gatherings, holiday parties, and the uncertainty of the …

December 9, 2022

How to Find a Therapist That is Right for You

A positive relationship between a client and therapist is based on trust and open communication. When you feel comfortable and connected to your therapist, the therapy itself improves. You will likely allow …

October 28, 2022

Goal Setting: How to Envision the Future

We are taught that setting goals helps us progress in life, but are rarely told how to set them. Goals are nuanced, and our circumstances impact the types of goals that we can create. Two people may have the…

October 21, 2022

Moving Through Anxiety

Anxiety is a common and natural feeling. It can arise when we are uncomfortable, unprepared, or worried. Anxiety manifests in the body through a series of symptoms including elevated heart rate, strained bre…

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