Anxiety
Fear of Elevators: What’s Important to Know
If you get anxious or panicky while on an elevator, or you go out of your way to avoid taking elevators altogether, you are not…
Leah Walsh, Ph.D.
Leah Walsh is a postdoctoral research fellow in cancer prevention and control at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and existential treatment approaches.
DBT
DBT for OCD: Pros and Cons of an Unusual Treatment Choice
Understanding OCD What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by repetitive intrusive thoughts, images, or urges or compulsive behaviors. The intrusive…
Anxiety
Why Do I Need Constant Reassurance? What You Need to Know
The Reassurance Cycle Definition and explanation Asking for reassurance is a natural thing to do. However, constant reassurance seeking can become an unhealthy way to…
DBT
Radical Acceptance in DBT – A Subtle and Important Skill
Radical acceptance is a critical concept and skill as taught in DBT therapy. Read on to learn about how it can help you. What Is…