Therapy With Emy

05/24/2024

Those in our generation who actually have ADHD were often undiagnosed, especially “smart kids” who found ways to compensate (at great cost) and women and girls, in whom it often presents differently. Untreated ADHD can lead to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and other difficulties later in life. This NYT article addresses ADHD in adults.

It’s one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. Yet there are no U.S. guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood.

10/08/2021

Join us tomorrow evening at 6 — I’ll be a panelist.

02/10/2021

Curious about “borderline personality”? Read my latest blog post to learn what it is... and what it isn’t.

Okay, let’s talk Borderline Personality Disorder. It's the ugly stepsister of mental health diagnoses, stigmatized by clients and professionals alike. It's also horribly named, unfairly maligned, and deeply misunderstood. So what are the stereotypes? Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, emotional blac...

01/12/2021

Confused about yours or your loved one's Bipolar diagnosis? Check out my latest blog post, which explains the types of Bipolar in plain English.

Many clients come to me knowing that they have been diagnosed with "Bipolar" but not really knowing what it means. And let's face it -- clinical jargon can be confusing. But in order to participate fully in your own treatment and wellness, it is important to understand your diagnosis (an issue I wil...

11/17/2020

Check out my latest blog piece, "Pass the Pie. Hold the Fat Talk, Please," about fat talk, body shaming, and the holidays. I discuss how and why we we need to pay attention to how we talk about food and bodies around the holiday table (or Zoom screen) and the impact it can have on our mental and physical health.

It’s that time of year again. The time when families gather around the table (or, this year, the Zoom screen), argue politics over turkey, stuffing, and pie, then retire to the living room to groan about how “bad” they were for eating so much and how they’ll have to work out tomorrow to “a...

11/04/2020

Check out my latest blog post about disclosing mental health and/or substance use issues at work!

My clients often ask me about whether to disclose their mental health and/or substance use issues at work. They worry about discrimination and wonder whether they might be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While every person and situation is different, there are some issues....

10/24/2020

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10/23/2020

My first post on my new blog, "On My Mind", looks at Portia Nelson's poem "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters" as a metaphor for growth and recovery.

Autobiography in Five Short Chapters By Portia Nelson I I walk down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalkI fall in.I am lost ... I am helpless.It isn't my fault.It takes me forever to find a way out. II I walk down the same street.There is

10/23/2020

Exciting news! I have updated my website to reflect a new focus in my private practice! My new focus is on high-achieving individuals with a significant mental health and/or substance use history. Check out my updated website! I am now seeing clients exclusively online and am able to take anyone in New York State.

Open the door to true recovery. Learn More Psychotherapy in NYC for high-achieving individuals with a significant mental health and/or substance use history Were you on a path to finding and reaching your dreams when