Alisa Hafkin, LCSW

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Alisa Hafkin, LCSW

Dedicated to helping clients sort through life's issues with sympathetic and motivational support. My specialty include helping individuals and couples.

Working through life's transitions can lead us down paths of uncertainty. We may experience anxiety and sit with depression when stuck with difficult decisions or uncomfortable circumstances. I started my therapy practice to help you through these times. With significant experience as a doula I also deeply understand the emotions and changes that occur during pre and post partum times and counsel individuals and couples with infertility, baby blues, depression and family adjustment.

08/19/2025

Supporting a partner through depression can be emotionally difficult, but it’s possible to be there for them while also caring for your own mental health. You can encourage them to seek professional help, as well as seek out therapy for yourself. Keeping your mental wellness at the forefront will allow you to show up more fully for your loved one.

When your spouse or partner is depressed, your relationship will be affected, and you may have to take some proactive steps.

08/13/2025

Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you'd offer a friend. Oftentimes, we treat others with more compassion than we do ourselves, but inner kindness is vital for mental health. This article shares simple, meaningful ways to practice self-kindness, and therapy can offer support in reinforcing these habits.

We show you how to practice self-compassion and be kinder to yourself.

08/07/2025

Having perfectionist tendencies isn’t always a bad thing, but it can be problematic when it fuels anxiety. The constant pressure to meet unrealistic standards can lead to overthinking, fear of failure, and a harsh inner critic. Through therapy, you can learn to accept mistakes and focus on progress, which will help ease your anxiety and promote emotional well-being.

Perfectionism can lead to anxiety, and anxiety can lead to perfectionism. How can you break this anxiety/perfectionism cycle?

07/29/2025

Whether you experienced neglect, lack of support, or any other type of abuse at the hands of your parents, your choice to be estranged from them is valid. When your own children begin asking questions about their grandparents, discuss the situation with them in a way that is age-appropriate and honest. By approaching these conversations with clarity and understanding, you can build trust and emotional safety for your children.

Going no contact with a parent is hard—explaining it to your kids can be harder. Here's how to share the truth with honesty, compassion, and emotional safety.

07/24/2025

According to various studies and long-term research, roughly 60-70% of all married couples experience significant conflict or dissatisfaction at some point in their marriage. The most beneficial step to work through these periods of turmoil is seeking couples counseling. During this journey, you can develop an appreciation of your partner’s positive traits, practice forgiveness, and reconnect over shared interests.

What can you do to shake off the bad times and bring back the good times in marriage? Here are several steps you can take to a happier marriage.

07/16/2025

Worrying is a natural part of being human, but it becomes problematic when it feels constant and uncontrollable. If you struggle with anxiety and the persistent worry that it brings, there are ways to ease those challenging thoughts. Through therapy, you can develop and implement mindfulness skills that will allow you to manage thoughts and behaviors.

Mindfulness is well known for its calming effects, but researchers now propose that different types of mindfulness practices may be more effective for specific types of anxiety.

07/08/2025

Amid today’s social and political turbulence, many people are struggling to manage feelings of depression and anxiety. One powerful way you can boost your mood is by shifting your focus toward community and building positive connections. Volunteering encourages positive social interaction and can be an impactful way to ease feelings of depression, while also supporting your fellow community members.

Counselors and psychiatrists have known for years that volunteering and serving others can help improve mental health and decrease depression symptoms.

07/03/2025

If there’s one thing we can be certain of, it’s that uncertainty is inevitable. Not knowing what the future holds or how to prepare for what’s next can cause feelings of discomfort, sadness, and frustration in some people. This article outlines seven ways to help you cope with uncertainty, teaching you to focus on the things you can control and finding peace with the things you cannot.

What should we do when everything feels so out of control?

06/25/2025

The old adage about sticks and stones breaking bones, but words never hurting, is a fallacy. If you were bullied in childhood, it’s very likely that those hurtful words left a lasting mark on you. Although bullying may have shaped the way you view yourself, therapy can help you to begin reframing your thoughts so that you are better able to show yourself love and kindness.

Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy can help people get past the effects of childhood bullying.

06/19/2025

Setting boundaries is a powerful way to protect your mental health while showing up for others in a way that feels safe and sustainable. Without clearly defined boundaries, you may experience burnout, resentment, and a loss of identity. If you have not created these limits for yourself, it’s never too late to establish boundaries and put them into effect in your personal and professional life.

You may have heard everywhere you have to set clear boundaries, and sometimes how, but here's why.

06/10/2025

Being the spouse of an individual who struggles with ADHD can be exhausting because it might feel like you are responsible for parenting them. Unfinished chores, forgotten appointments, and late bills are just some of the effects of attention disorder, and they can cause stress in a marriage. If you are grappling with how to address your partner’s lapses, there are techniques you can both learn through therapy that will allow you to find balance.

Studies show that, while symptoms may decrease in adulthood, only 15-35% of children with ADHD completely outgrow the full disorder.

05/28/2025

If you are someone who suffers from chronic pain, you may be experiencing symptoms of depression as well. Many individuals who live with daily discomfort find that the constant battle to feel well takes a toll on their mental health. Through therapy, you can develop methods to combat depression while tending to your physical needs, allowing you to feel more balanced.
https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/chronic-pain-and-mental-health-interconnected

Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. In fact, research suggests that chronic pain and mental health problems can contribute to and exacerbate the other.

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http://alisahafkin.com/

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