DBT
DBT: IMPROVE the Moment — How to Make Crises Bearable
“Improving the Moment” refers to a set of strategies recommended in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you get through emotionally trying situations. These skills…
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.
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…
DBT
ABC PLEASE DBT Skills
The ABC PLEASE skills are DBT emotional regulation skills designed to reduce emotional vulnerability by improving self-care, coping skills, and positive experiences. The acronym stands…
OCD
POCD Arousal: What Does It Mean?
Last updated: August 28, 2023 Sexual arousal can feel terrifying when it happens in the context of POCD. Learn how to understand this nuanced phenomenon….
DBT
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
Last updated: June 14, 2025 OCD and Confessing A rarely discussed symptom of OCD is an overwhelming need to confess “sins,” even when the transgressions…
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….