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The Most Important Relationship

The Most Important Relationship The only company you are guaranteed throughout the entirety of your life—immersed in every thought, decision, dream, celebration, and obstacle—is your own. The way you manage the relationship you have with…

Lucy KaczmarskiSeptember 6, 2025

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Back-to-School Stress Isn’t Just for Kids—It Hits Parents Too

Back-to-School Stress Isn’t Just for Kids—It Hits Parents Too When we think “back to school,” we picture kids adjusting to new teachers, homework, and routines. But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough: this season…

Wellness CounselingAugust 30, 2025

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Why Gen Z Says ‘I Need to Heal My Inner Child’, Therapist Reacts

Why Gen Z Says ‘I Need to Heal My Inner Child’, Therapist Reacts If you’ve spent even five minutes on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube lately, you’ve probably heard someone say, “I’m working on healing my…

Wellness CounselingAugust 16, 2025

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Understanding Avoidant Attachment Style: A Path to Healing in Relationships

Understanding Avoidant Attachment Style: A Path to Healing in Relationships Attachment theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby, has become a valuable framework in understanding how we connect with others. Of the 4 attachment styles (secure,…

Gianna DiLauraJuly 16, 2025

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How to Find the Right Therapist in New Jersey: Your Questions Answered

Looking for a therapist in NJ? Learn how to choose the right therapist, understand out-of-network benefits, and explore counseling services in Ramsey, Hoboken, Montclair, or virtually across NJ & NY. Finding a therapist can feel…

Wellness CounselingJune 18, 2025

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Parenting in the Age of Sharenting: What Parents Need to Know

A thoughtful exploration of how parents navigate social media sharing and the digital footprint of their children — including mental health professionals' insights.

Wellness CounselingMay 16, 2025

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Breaking the Stigma: How to Know When It’s Time to Get Help

Recognizing when you need help is tough, especially when everything feels “normal.” You think, “I can handle it”, because that’s what everyone else seems to be doing. But just because you can carry it doesn’t…

Wellness CounselingMay 12, 2025

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Why the World Needs More Skilled Therapists: Mental Health in the Age of Awareness

Once upon a time, therapy was whispered about or not mentioned at all. You went through tough times, brushed it off, and just kept going. That was the norm for generations. But somewhere along the…

Wellness CounselingMay 5, 2025

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Three-Year-Old Milestones

A thoughtful exploration of how parents navigate social media sharing and the digital footprint of their children — including mental health professionals' insights.

Wellness CounselingApril 28, 2025

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The Power of Pretending: How “Acting As If” Fuels Confidence and Growth

Sometimes wisdom sneaks up on us from the most surprising of places—like an animated movie about pets. In The Secret Life of Pets 2, Max, a nervous city dog, ventures to the country and meets…

Felipe Alexandre, MA, LACApril 8, 2025

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