Susan Albinder, Ph.D, LMFT

01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

31/08/2025

Wellness is a journey filled with trial and error. By sharing my top 3 mistakes, I hope to guide you toward a healthier, happier life with fewer setbacks. Remember, your mind, body, and emotions are all connected — honor each part. Ready to take the next step?

30/08/2025

🌟 Struggling with weight loss? It's not just about diet or exercise — your mindset plays a huge role too!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you identify and change those negative thought patterns that hold you back, offering a holistic approach to weight management. With personalized sessions, we tackle your mental blocks together, encouraging lasting change that’s about more than just the scale.

Plus, many insurance plans cover this powerful therapy, making it easier for you to invest in your well-being without breaking the bank.

Remember, successful weight loss is a journey of body and mind — and we're here to guide you every step of the way! 💪✨

29/08/2025

🌿 Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone.

At Dr. Susan Albinder’s practice, we offer personalized therapy and coaching tailored to your unique journey toward wellness. Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, or weight loss goals, our integrative approach supports your mental, physical, and emotional health.

💬 With compassionate care and evidence-based techniques, you'll find a safe space to share, heal, and grow.

Remember, many insurance plans cover our weight loss therapy services. Ready to invest in yourself with trusted support? Let's make your goals a reality!

28/08/2025

🌿 Embracing Women's Wellness: Mind and Body in Harmony 🌼

Life's challenges can weigh heavily on our minds and bodies, especially for women juggling many roles. Understanding the deep connection between mental and physical health is key to true wellness.

Together, we explore personalized paths to healing, balancing emotional and physical needs through integrative care. Plus, our weight loss therapy is covered by most insurance plans, making holistic health accessible for you.

Take a moment today to prioritize YOU—because your well-being matters on every level.

27/08/2025

🌿 Embrace a holistic pathway to your best self! Weight loss is more than just a number on the scale—it’s about nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.

At Dr. Albinder’s practice, we blend personalized counseling with proven health coaching strategies to support your weight loss journey. And the best part? Most insurance plans cover your therapy sessions!

Together, we'll uncover emotional blocks and build coping tools to sustain your progress. Let’s make wellness a balanced, integrative experience you deserve. 💙

22/08/2025

Study finds mental health care gap worsens COPD symptoms.

Mental health disorders in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to worsened symptoms and decreased quality of life, according to a new study. The study is published in the January 2025 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: J...

13/08/2025

Ready to embrace a healthier, happier you? 🌟

At Dr. Susan Albinder's practice, we offer integrative weight loss therapy that goes beyond the scale. Our holistic approach combines mental, physical, and emotional well-being — all personalized just for you. The best part? Most insurance plans cover your therapy sessions, making wellness accessible.

Imagine the freedom of feeling energetic and confident every day. 🌿

Eat well, live well, heal well — that's our promise to you. 🥑💪

Take that first step toward your wellness journey with us today!

01/08/2025

13 Natural Remedies and Alternative Therapies to Help Cope With Depression.

Depression is a common but serious mental health disorder, affecting approximately 18.4% of adults in the United States.1 There are several natural remedies and self-care methods to help cope with depression, but these should not be used in place of medication, therapy, or other professional treatme...

31/07/2025

🧠✨ Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers powerful insights that can transform how you build healthy habits, especially related to weight loss and wellness. Unlike simple willpower, CBT helps identify hidden negative thinking patterns that often sabotage your progress. By learning to reshape these thoughts, you develop more realistic, positive habits that stick for the long term.

Here’s how CBT works for healthier habits:

1️⃣ Recognize triggers that lead to unhealthy choices.
2️⃣ Challenge unhelpful thoughts like "I always fail" or "I can't resist sweets."
3️⃣ Replace those thoughts with empowering, realistic alternatives.
4️⃣ Build small, actionable steps toward your goals.
5️⃣ Commit to ongoing practice and self-reflection.

Understanding your mindset is key to managing stress, emotional eating, and motivation. CBT equips you with tools to respond differently, not just react, helping create lasting change.

Remember: The mind and body are deeply connected. When your thinking aligns with your health goals, achieving weight loss and wellbeing becomes a more natural, achievable journey. 🌿💪

25/07/2025

How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?

The start of the school year means some parents will be asking a big question: is it time for a child's first phone? How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives? And how do you set achievable, healthy boundaries if your child does get a phone?