Insomnia
4 Science-Based Hacks That Will Help You Sleep Better
Has sleep become a source of frustration and dread? Try these four sleep hacks to maximize your chances of sleeping well. Sleep Hack #1: Keep…
Dr. Paul Greene
Dr. Paul Greene is the Director of the Manhattan Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in New York City. His academic and research background is in anxiety, mindfulness, and the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy in medical populations. He previously served as a research faculty member at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and as a postdoctoral fellow and consultant at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
DBT
The ABC PLEASE Skills: How to Be Happy
The ABC PLEASE skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are important for anyone who wants to improve their emotional health. The skills help set us…
OCD
POCD Arousal: What Does It Mean?
Sexual arousal can feel terrifying when it happens in the context of POCD. Learn how to understand this nuanced phenomenon. Updated: August 28, 2023 What…
Your Easy Guide to DBT’s TIPP Skills
When emotions are out of control, you can use TIPP skills to bring down the intensity. There are four TIPP skills described in dialectical behavior…
OCD
Is it POCD or Denial? Will You Really Ever Know For Sure?
It’s one thing to be told you have POCD. It’s another to feel comfortable that your fears are “just OCD.” So is it POCD, or…
OCD
What is ERP Therapy? And What is ExRP Therapy?
ERP therapy (exposure and response prevention) and ExRP (exposure and ritual prevention) are psychotherapies used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). ERP was pioneered in the…
OCD
Do You Need to Confess All the Time? It Could Be OCD
Updated: August 17, 2023 OCD and Confessing A rarely discussed symptom of OCD is an overwhelming need to confess “sins,” even when the transgressions are…
Mindfulness and meditation
How to Meditate for College Students Stuck at Home
Meditation: A Great Habit to Start During the Coronavirus Lockdown College students nationwide are feeling the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re stuck at…
Anxiety
How to Find the Right Psychotherapy for You in NYC
Deciding to seek help is a big first step. From there, it’s important to find the right therapist. But with so many psychotherapy options in…
Depression
Depression After a Painful Breakup and How to Deal
Depression after a breakup can be a profoundly painful experience. Read below for tips from a psychologist on how to navigate this struggle. When does…
PTSD
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and Trauma
What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy? Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by psychologists in the Department of Veterans Affairs….
Mindfulness and meditation
Negative Meditation Experiences: Is It Safe to Meditate?
Background: Meditation’s health benefits Meditation and mindfulness practices have become more accepted in Western cultures since the late 1990’s. There are several reasons for this. A…