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You Matter: Reflections for Suicide Prevention Week
No matter what you’re going through, there is help, there is hope, and there are people ready to listen. Our clinicians are here to walk alongside you with compassion and evidence-based care. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out — you don’t have to carry this alone.
How Intergenerational Trauma Shapes Relationships—and What We Can Do About It
Many of us carry and inherit stories, wounds, and pains we didn’t personally live through. More than just eye color or temperament from our families—we also inherit patterns of relating, coping, and surviving. This is the heart of intergenerational trauma: when the impact of trauma experienced by previous generations affects family systems/attachments, and intimate relationships.
Stuck Between “I Want To” and “I’m Not Sure”: Working Through Ambivalence with Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a flexible, evidence-based technique that can be integrated into almost any therapeutic approach and focuses on the process of change itself.
Support Between Sessions: A Safer Way to Use AI in Your Healing
This article is about how to approach using ChatGPT thoughtfully and safely—especially if you're someone navigating emotional challenges between therapy sessions. It’s not an endorsement of AI as therapy, but a guide for harm reduction.
Understanding Complex PTSD
Because of its complexity and the ways it impacts multiple areas of a person’s life, C-PTSD typically requires a comprehensive and long-term treatment approach—one that goes beyond addressing trauma memories to also support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and relational repair.
Understanding Addiction Through the Lens of Attachment Disorders
Beyond brain chemistry, addiction is also relational. Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and expanded by contemporary researchers, helps us understand how early emotional experiences shape our ability to connect with others—and with ourselves.
Integrative Psychiatry: A Journey Toward Wholeness
When I think about integrative psychiatry, I picture it as a bridge. On one side is the robust science of modern medicine—the carefully studied pharmaceuticals, cutting-edge therapies, and neuroscience-backed insights. On the other side are the timeless wisdom traditions, practices that have supported human flourishing for millennia, including meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, and plant-based healing. The bridge is built when we see the value in both approaches, using them in harmony to support the unique needs of each individual.
Tools for Navigating Anxiety
Anxiety can negatively affect our quality of life, strain relationships, and make it difficult to cope with daily stress. The good news is that there are many effective ways to work with anxiety, helping to regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of calm and balance.
A Flourishing Journey: Beyond Medication at New York Integrative Psychiatry
While medication can be a valuable tool in mental health treatment, it's not the only path to well-being. At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we believe in exploring all avenues for healing, offering a comprehensive approach that goes beyond medication management. Let's delve into the diverse options we provide.
Healing the Echoes of the Past: How Ketamine Integration Supports Recovery from Childhood Trauma
A recent study finds promise in a new approach to tackling the often-debilitating grip of childhood trauma: ketamine-assisted therapy, coupled with expert integration support. At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we're committed to exploring these innovative avenues to empower individuals to break free from the limitations of the past and embrace a brighter future.
Understanding Your Nervous System: Why It Matters and the Role of Trauma-Informed Care
At our practice, we are deeply committed to being trauma-informed in every aspect of our care. We utilize a wide range of approach treatments such as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in order to offer a holistic healing approach that addresses the root causes of trauma.
Self-Compassion: an Entry Point to Healing
Self-compassion means turning inward and treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you'd offer a friend in difficult times. It involves being supportive when you're facing challenges, feeling inadequate, or making mistakes.
What is a Therapeutic Alliance and Why is it So Important When Choosing a Therapist?
When seeking therapy, the therapeutic alliance between you and your therapist is a crucial element for effective treatment. This relationship, built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect, forms the foundation for a therapeutic process to unfold.
A Holistic Approach to Healing Trauma and Cultivating Mental Well-Being
Recovering from trauma involves healing both the body and the mind. As I navigate this journey alongside you, I believe it's essential to explore a range of therapeutic techniques, including somatic approaches that address the physiological imbalances trauma can cause.