Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester and Manhattan

08/01/2025

"How have you been feeling?

August is , which means it's time for you to check in on your mental health.

Don't forget to take time to practice self-care — whether that means taking time to manage your stress, exercise, eat well, socialize, just or anything else that helps you promote your own wellness.

07/29/2025

With temperatures rising in the summer months, it is important to remember that some psychotropic medications, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics can affect the way your brain and body regulate temperature. Dehydration and overheating can increase the risk of serious conditions such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

If you or someone you know takes psychotropic medications, be sure to:
-Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
-Wear breathable clothing
-Seek shade and avoid peak heat when possible
-Look out for signs of fatigue, excessive sweating, dizziness, or confusion
-Consult with your psychiatrist or physician about potential risks associated with your medication.

07/27/2025

At times, parent/child relationships can be tricky, complicated and taxing. But positive parenting can also be immensely rewarding — and make a real difference in helping children who are struggling with mental health disorders.

Every fourth Sunday in July, celebrates and recognizes outstanding parents, teamwork and the process of raising children.

Celebrate positive parenting today!

07/25/2025

07/25/2025

Meet our new social worker, Sophia Miller, LMSW!

Sophia is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), providing individual, family and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults at CBC. Sophia specializes in mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders. Please see contact info below to make an appointment.

07/25/2025

Meet our new social worker, Janina Gunderson, LMSW!

Janina is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specializing in mood, anxiety and related disorders. Janina is providing individual, family and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults at CBC. See below for contact details to make an appointment.

07/24/2025

Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants is excited to announce our upcoming virtual Fall Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Group.

The group will meet weekly (virtual) for 10 weeks, starting Monday, October 20th from 11:45am - 1:00pm (EST). The group is indicated for and open to any of children (4-18) with anxiety, including separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Please scan the QR code below or see our website for more details: https://www.cbc-psychology.com/events/supportive-parenting-for-anxious-childhood-emotions-space-2025

07/18/2025

"In , we recognize that a big part of talking through a problem is actually the absence of talking — .

Active listening is the art and science of carefully listening to the verbal information and non-verbal cues being shared by the speaker, accurately paraphrasing what is said, and conveying openness, warmth, and empathy so that the person speaking feels understood and heard, says Dr. McGinn, co-founder and co-director of CBC.

Today, celebrate by being an active listener for your friends and family, whether they are coping with a severe mental health disorder or simply want someone to talk to.

According to the , you can practice and during a mental health crisis by:

✅ Focus on conveying empathy
✅ Slowing down down the conversation to process thoughts and feelings
✅ Using a relaxed but approachable body posture

07/09/2025

Transitions for Parents of Young Adults (TPYA) is a DBT skill-based parenting program that helps parents respond more effectively to their young adult children's more challenging emotions and behaviors. In addition to the skills taught, TPYA provides a built-in support network of other parents struggling with young adults who have not launched as hoped or expected, thus reducing feelings of isolation in parents. The young adults do not need to be in treatment, though this group was designed as a companion program to CBC's SAGE program. See more details here: https://www.cbc-psychology.com/treatment-wellness/treatment-programs/transitions-for-parents-of-young-adults-group

TPYA meets Tuesday mornings, virtually, from 9:30-11:00am (EST), for 14 weeks, with entry points every 7 weeks. The next entry point is on Tuesday, July 22nd

07/01/2025

"We are welcoming the start of with some for National .
According to the United States HHS Office of Minority Health, racial and ethnic minority groups may face more barriers to receiving .

During normal times, these factors can contribute to poor mental health outcomes, including ***de (for 8.3% of non-Hispanic blacks and 9.2% of Hispanics among young adults aged 18-25 in 2017). When feelings of stress or anxiety may be elevated, it's especially important to ensure those who need care receive it, especially in communities that may be facing additional challenges.