Psychotherapy for Young Women

12/11/2025

The secret to a great first date isn't magic; it's intention. Here at Psychotherapy for Young Women, we know so many Gen Z and Millennial women feel stuck in the cycle of small talk. I recently shared my 3 therapist-approved questions for skipping small talk getting straight to real connection, a topic inspired by my conversation with Upworthy!

Stop feeling awkward and start connecting deeply. 👇
Click here for the 3 questions: https://psychotherapyforyoungwomen.com/blog/first-date-questions-to-skip-small-talk-and-build-real-connection

Get 3 deep first date questions therapists recommend to finally build real connection and avoid small talk. Expert tips for young women navigating the NYC dating scene

11/15/2025

In therapy, we often see how young women struggle between who they are and who they think they should be. Inspired by a visit to Dia Art Foundation , I wrote about how art, and creativity helps us find language for authenticity, burnout, and self expression.

✨ Read the full blog: https://psychotherapyforyoungwomen.com/blog/qc2fcnw4r6frbowwqx595upo7eklmo

Explore how art and psychotherapy intersect to help Gen Z and Millennial women in NYC reclaim authenticity and release the pressure to perform.

11/08/2025

If you are a Gen Z or Millennial woman who feels like you have it all together, but secretly lives in a state of quiet panic, this post is for you. We are talking about the moment stress stops being just about a busy life and starts carrying a heavy layer of shame. Learn why your nervous system learned to choose busyness over peace and how you can gently begin to rewrite that protective script. Click the link in our bio to find out why your stress reveals hidden trauma.

Why is it so hard for high-achieving women to just relax? In this deeply insightful post, our founder explores the true root of constant overwhelm. We explain how your body’s earliest protective mechanisms, formed in childhood chaos, are activated by everyday stress today. Understanding that your ...

10/29/2025

The central dilemma for Gen Z is not a lack of relational desire, but the avoidance of emotional vulnerability. I was recently so honored to share these insights with , discussing the profound shift in how this generation approaches intimacy and the psychological cost of appearing “unbothered.”

If you’re a young woman who has ever felt like you’re holding your breath in a relationship, this is for you.

As a therapist working with Gen Z women and couples in NYC, the same question keeps coming up: Why does true emotional openness feel so risky?

The short answer is, your avoidance isn’t a flaw, it’s a defense mechanism you built to stay safe in a high-speed, high-exposure world. But that wall designed for protection ends up blocking the very connection you crave.

Swipe through this carousel to unpack why control feels like safety, and then find the full, expanded article that inspired my interview in the link in bio.

Let’s begin the work of letting go of the “unbothered” performance and learning how to be truly seen! 🧡

10/27/2025

When we feel profoundly alone, our first instinct is to chase external relationships, access, or validation to fill the sudden absence. But the feeling is often less about being disconnected from others, and more about the internal distress of being disconnected from our own essential needs and inner life.

As a therapist specializing in young women and relational health, I view loneliness not as something that we need quick to fix but as a critical compass pointing you inward. It’s an insightful invitation to slow down, notice where you’ve been outsourcing your emotional safety, and start showing up fully for the most important relationship you have…the one with yourself.

So, please remember. The desperate need is not to be found by someone else. The desperate need is to actively reclaim the self you’ve left behind. Start there! ✨

10/27/2025

I'm excited to share a vital conversation I had with the medical/health writer, Catherine Wong, on a topic that is often overlooked: the intricate link between depression and jealousy.

As a mental health expert, I had the opportunity to provide insight on how underlying mood disorders can influence our relationships and the manifestation of complex emotions like jealousy.

Understanding this connection is a powerful step toward greater emotional health. This article, 'Can Depression Cause Jealousy: What You Need to Know,' is a must-read resource.

Thank you, Catherine, for bringing this important discussion to the forefront!

Click the shared post below to read the full article. 👇

Studies already have answers – why it's a global phenomenon, and how to cope with it Are depressed people even allowed to feel negative emotions? Perhaps you’ve been blaming yourself for feeling depressed in the first place. Then jealousy shows up — and now you’re overwhelmed with guilt and ...

10/25/2025

Why does emotional vulnerability feel so hard for Gen Z? As a NYC therapist, I explore how social media, fast-paced dating, and early emotional experiences shape how young adults connect—and how therapy can help you build real intimacy and emotional safety in relationships.

Why is emotional vulnerability so hard for Gen Z? Learn how modern dating, attachment, and social media have shaped Gen Z’s relationships and how therapy can help you build emotional safety and connection.

10/04/2025

Living with anxiety can trigger brain fog—slowed thinking, poor memory, and difficulty focusing. In this blog, NYC therapist insights and neuroscience explain why this happens and practical tools to restore mental clarity, reduce stress, and feel like yourself again.

Struggling with anxiety and brain fog in NYC? Learn how they're connected, what’s happening in your brain and body, and what practical steps can help you find clarity and relief

09/23/2025

Ever feel a tug-of-war between wanting to connect and a deep-seated need to be right? That inner conflict is often the ego, quietly whispering doubts and fueling defensiveness. In my latest blog post, I explore the critical difference between ego and self-esteem, how ego creates distance, and how therapy can guide you back to a place of genuine connection.

Learn the difference between ego and healthy self-esteem, how defensiveness damages intimacy, and what steps you can take to build stronger, healthier relationships.

09/05/2025

Your 20s are often sold as freedom and possibility. But when women in their 20s sit across from me in therapy, I often hear a version of the same sentence: “I feel like I’m falling behind”, “I’m doing what’s expected, but I don’t feel like myself, or doing enough.”

This is the quiet weight of a quarter-life crisis. A stage of doubt and disorientation that’s actually much more common than most people realize. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re in transition, figuring out who you are and what matters to you.

In my latest blog, I share why this stage feels so heavy, what psychology tells us about it, and how you can move through it with more clarity and compassion. Link in bio to read 🧡

08/28/2025

We’ve been taught to confuse chaos with chemistry. The butterflies, the highs and lows, the drama. It all gets framed as passion. But intensity isn’t the same as intimacy.

In my practice, I often see young women mistaking anxiety for love. The constant uncertainty, the emotional rollercoaster, the waiting for the next high. It feels addictive, but it’s definitely not sustainable.

Healthy love is calm, and steady. It feels safe, consistent, and grounding. It creates the space to be fully yourself, without performing or shrinking.

If you’ve only known love as chaos, it may feel unfamiliar at first. But calm isn’t boring. It’s actually the soil where deep and healthy connection can grow.

08/28/2025

If you’re in your 20s and feel like you’re falling behind, you’re not alone. Many young women experience what in therapy we call a quarter-life crisis. In my latest blog, I share what this stage is really about, why it’s so common, and how therapy can help you move through it!

Learn what a quarter-life crisis really is, why it happens, and how therapy can help young women navigate career, love, and identity.