Cindy Perlin, LCSW

10/19/2025

Happy 2nd birthday to my wonderful companions and cat co-therapists Rosie and Carter!

08/29/2025

It's possible to have posttraumatic stress disorder from this exposure which can cause anxiety and depression as a child or later in life. Are you a victim of this unacknowledged trauma?

08/07/2025

My cats have a different kind of ADD. If you or a family member are having trouble with concentration, I can help with neurofeedback, a nonpharmaceutical approach that results in lasting brain changes. My cat co-therapists and I will be glad to see you. Contact me at (518) 439-6431 for more information.

07/28/2025

I'll be attending this conference in September with the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR) to continue enhancing my neurofeedback skills. 30 years and still amazed at how powerful neurofeedback is for healing brain-based disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, brain injury, stroke recovery and more.

Join ISNR for the 33rd Annual ISNR Conference in Niagara Falls, New York, USA, on September 18-21, 2025. A four day event connect, educate, collaborate, earn CEs and most importantly... have fun!

07/15/2025

My most recent blog. Do you know anyone who is always angry and also in very poor health? Transformation and healing are possible!

Discover how love and hate impact your health—and how shifting from hate to love can boost well-being, reduce stress, and strengthen your relationships.

07/12/2025

I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Hyman. When the body is in fight- or-flight mode, it is focusing on survival in the moment and digestion, immune response, bodily maintenance and repair are put on hold. Need help calming down? That's my specialty. Call me at (518) 439-6431. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BN9m2dk8p/

You can’t heal in fight-or-flight.

Your body has two modes: survival or restoration. And what you eat can help determine which one you’re in.

Ultra-processed foods, excess sugar, and caffeine without adequate protein create blood sugar chaos. Each spike and crash sends a stress signal to your brain: cortisol rises, your heart rate jumps, and your nervous system prepares for threat.

In this state, your body isn’t focused on healing. Digestion slows. Detoxification stalls. Immune and reproductive function are put on pause…

But here’s the good news: You can regulate your nervous system starting with your metabolism.
- Protein-rich, nutrient-dense meals keep blood sugar steady.
- Nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, and omega-3s support neurotransmitter balance.
- Daily rhythms of whole foods, quality sleep, movement, and rest send the signal: you’re safe.

Of course, nutrition is only one piece of the puzzle. You also have to do the inner work: Unwinding chronic stress, setting boundaries, releasing stored trauma, and creating emotional safety all help shift your body out of survival mode.

Healing happens when your body and mind both feel safe. Start with your plate and build from there.

Your nervous system is listening to everything: your food, your thoughts, your environment. When it senses safety, it finally gets to do what it’s designed to do: heal. ♥️

06/30/2025

I'm launching this new multidisciplinary pain relief program for people with neuropathy with my very talented colleague, Laura Brown, PT, LMT, who is certified in a ground-breaking new treatment for neuropathy, Calmare Scrambler Therapy. She'll address the physical side of treatment, while I address the mind/body connection in pain, for a whole-person approach that can change lives in a matter of weeks. Check it out at www.reliefriseny.com Please share this with anyone you know who needs help with neuropathy.

06/30/2025

Is your pain brain-generated or from tissue injury? How to tell the difference.

Recent research reveals that most chronic pain is generated by the brain, not from injury. Discover how to identify brain-generated pain and explore natural solutions for relief. Learn more at www.PainTreatmentDirectory.com

04/30/2025

A moving video about the power of neurofeedback to heal even the worst trauma and addiction.

The Salvation Army Bell Shelter in Los Angeles, CA, has implemented a new tool to help people get back on their feet: Neurofeedback. An emerging & non-invas...

04/03/2025

Another reason to consider non pharmaceutical treatment for depression and anxiety. Although the researchers say it's too early to draw firm conclusions, why take the chance? Also, these drugs have been on the market for more than 37 years. Why are they just studying this now? Caution: do not abruptly stop your antidepressants. That is very dangerous. Taper gradually under the supervision of your physician.

Use of antidepressants for 6 or more years is linked to an increased risk for sudden cardiac death, but it’s unclear if the risk is due to the antidepressants or other factors.

03/31/2025

Rosie and Carter, two of my cat co-therapists, just love to greet my clients when they arrive and help them feel more relaxed and comfortable in my office.

03/14/2025

A 30 min interview with Cindy Perlin at Alternative Pain Treatment Directory