Cohesive Therapy NYC

The ability to overcome resistance, self-sabotage, and self-doubt is way more important than any talent you possess. Having the resilience to push through your challenges and face obstacles (including yourself!) will get you through anything. And the beautiful part? We all have that ability within us. Want to know more about therapy, or are you ready to take the next step? Head on over to our website at http://cohesivetherapynyc.com/. We'd love to speak with you!

Your chronic illness might mean that you have to make some changes in your life, but you have the ability to withstand the most difficult challenges! From how your illness affects your job and interpersonal relationships to how you approach day-to-day issues including pain, we can help guide you virtually from the comfort of your own home. We have therapists with specialties in chronic illness, so you can count on expertise. Life provides enough challenges, doesn't it? Chronic illness doesn't have to remove all the color from your life. You are stronger than you know, and we're happy to help you with approaches for dealing with your health! Want to know more about therapy, or are you ready to take the next step? Head on over to our website at http://cohesivetherapynyc.com/. We'd love to speak with you!

Loving-kindness is something that we all have within us, a natural capacity for loving-kindness or friendship that is unconditional and open, gentle, and supportive. Loving-kindness is a natural opening of a compassionate heart to ourselves and to others. It’s a wish that everyone be happy - including ourselves. It can be difficult sometimes to feel the loving-kindness for yourself, though. It can help to see yourself through the lens of someone who loves you, a beloved pet..., or your childhood self. In our most recent podcast, we go through a soothing guided meditation focused on cultivating loving-kindness. Tell us: what's something you love about someone you care about? Tag them in the comments! Meditate with us: https://cohesivetherapynyc.com//008-loving-kindness-medit/ Want to know more about therapy, or are you ready to take the next step? Head on over to our website at http://cohesivetherapynyc.com/. We'd love to speak with you!

Sometimes, opening up can be frightening. So, what does it mean to feel emotionally safe with your therapist? Emotional safety happens when you feel confident and secure in being able to talk about things you’re thinking and feeling. You feel like you can bring up the really hard stuff, the really difficult things, without having negative repercussions. However, emotional safety can happen with anyone else in your life! It is critical to success with a therapist, however, and... it can take a couple tries to find a therapist you really enjoy working with. We talk about all of this and more in our podcast! Listen in: https://cohesivetherapynyc.com//007-can-therapy-make-you-/ Want to know more about therapy, or are you ready to take the next step? Head on over to our website at http://cohesivetherapynyc.com/. We'd love to speak with you!

Everyone experiences negative thoughts about the world around us, but do you ever feel like you're stuck in a loop? In therapy, we know that thoughts create feelings, feelings create behaviors, and behaviors reinforce thoughts. For example, say you have social anxiety. Your worries about impressing others may make you feel nervous, causing you to shake and not be able to get the words out. Your mind may then interpret this reaction as, "Ah, that was scary! I was right to be... nervous!" This can lead to a continuation or worsening of those feelings! So, how do you break the loop? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) throws a wrench in this cycle by introducing ways to modify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. And it's helpful for a variety of issues! Want to know more about therapy, or are you ready to take the next step? Head on over to our website at http://cohesivetherapynyc.com/. We'd love to speak with you!

The truth is, you already have the keys to solving or coping with your stress - you just may not realize it. We all have the resilience to deal with difficult situations as they come up in our lives. Sometimes you've just got to flex that resiliency muscle a little to remember what's there, or hear another perspective to learn what you could be doing differently. Every problem has some kind of solution. Stress is no different. We can help you on your journey to live a more stress-free life. Want to know more about therapy, or are you ready to take the next step? Head on over to our website at http://cohesivetherapynyc.com/. We'd love to speak with you!

If something feels off, but you're not sure why, there's a chance you may have experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect. In The 'So, How's Therapy?' Podcast, we go over what it looks like and what you can do to process it. You are not in this alone, and we've got some great tips for how to cope! Want to know more about therapy, or are you ready to take the next step? Head on over to our website at http://cohesivetherapynyc.com/. We'd love to speak with you!

The end of the year is so close! We want to hear all about your goals for 2021 and what your plans are for the rest of the holiday season! And remember: if you're feeling alone this year, this season of our lives has been difficult on all of us. We'll get through the final stretch of this year together.

"Have you been holding your breath recently without even realizing it and as a result feel anxious with shortness of breath or tightness in the chest? These are stressful times and our bodies adapt in ways that feel familiar to us. For some of us, we have been coping by holding or clenching our bodies and breath which is a pattern that can sneak in as a way of coping. Let's dismantle this pattern by engaging in some breath practices that help with activating our parasympathetic nervous system." - Danielle DiCamillo, LCSW

Introducing "So, How's Therapy?" - a podcast that pushes beyond the traditional therapy format and presents psychotherapy in a way that's relatable, accessible, and easy to put into practice. Every week, we'll authentically connect to demystify and destigmatize all things therapy. Stay tuned for the first episode, launching in 2021! https://www.facebook.com/SoHowsTherapy/

Self-care might be the buzzword of 2020, and for good reason: we all need to show ourselves love and compassion, especially when things get tough! But when you cannot show yourself the love and generosity you show others, your "cup" empties until there's nothing left to give - and then, you may be hard on yourself about that too. You have so, so much compassion to offer others. Offer a little bit of that to yourself, too.

Mindset is so important during these uncertain times, especially when our culture and routines have been disrupted. When you are feeling upset, it can sometimes help to have a mantra. This can be a phrase or just a few words that make you feel better and remind you to keep your chin up. We like these: Wisdom. Abundance. Serenity. If you have a mantra and are willing to share, what is it? We hope you all have a healthy, happy, and SAFE Halloween!

Your brain and gut are deeply connected. Your emotions can affect how you feel physically, and how you feel physically can affect your emotions. Unfortunately, this connection can make things complicated when you have a chronic illness such as IBS, IBD, Crohn's, and other health issues. As a result, reteaching the brain how to interpret the signals received from the gut becomes very important to emotional healing! Gut-directed hypnotherapy is just one way to refresh the connection between your mind and body and restore balance.

If you’ve seen the reports on the news lately, you know all about the shocking triple-digit percentage increase in mental illness and thoughts of suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, we are here for you to help you through difficult times - whether you have experienced trauma, are having trouble with anxiety or depression, or have a different concern altogether. Maybe you just need to vent - we’re here for you all the way! Together, we will get through this. Our services are currently remote-only, but we can’t wait to see you (even if it is on your computer - for now!). In case you haven’t tried it, telehealth can actually be pretty great! (We’re looking at you, NYC commuters )

You ever think to yourself, My anxiety is causing me anxiety! Well, we get it. Anxiety can be hard to cope with, especially if you’re not sure why you’re feeling the way you do. The good news is that there are tools that can make you feel better. When you’re ready to stand up to your anxiety, let us know - we’ll give you the pointers you need so you can get the peace you deserve.

Therapist Danielle DiCamillo knows a thing or two about the mind-body connection. That’s because in addition to her extensive training, she’s also been a yoga teacher. In fact, she’s skilled in the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, a trauma-focused therapy technique that integrates the yoga framework with somatic therapy, a holistic approach that helps people to discharge trauma memories from the body by paying attention to physical responses that you may be experiencing while discussing your trauma. If you’re interested in exploring your emotions through movement or the body, we’re happy to help you!

Changes in your lifestyle, including your physical activity levels, can have a major effect on your mood. But did you know that some lifestyle changes that lead to depression can actually be changes that would otherwise be good for you? Our moods aren’t always straight-forward - it can get complicated! When you feel down after experiencing changes in your life, it can be hard to figure out how to get back to feeling good. Talking to a therapist can help.

Therapy can actually be a fun and enjoyable experience! This is what Owner of Cohesive Therapy NYC, Karen Conlon, believes. Although therapy is undoubtedly work and can be emotionally challenging, there are instances of real laughter and joy interspersed with plenty of aha! moments. #therapyworks #cbttherapist #Anxiety #trauma #chronicillness #IBD #IBS

Maybe you have high-functioning anxiety and can manage to get through the day just fine, but then night time comes You can’t sleep. Your thoughts might wander aimlessly from past event to past event, back to the current, and then you find yourself worrying about events that haven’t even come to pass! Eventually these episodes of insomnia will result in sleep deprivation that can make high-functioning anxiety not-so-high-functioning anymore. Catch it early - before you have to worry about picking up the pieces left in the wake of sleep deprivation. We’re happy to guide you through strategies for dealing with anxiety so you can get some more Zs ASAP!

You may be going through a period of anxiety or depression due to childhood emotional neglect, a meaningful loss, an impactful crisis, or difficulty coping with a new diagnosis or chronic illness. Our therapists, like Rachel Kaplan (shown here!), will explain to you why you may be feeling the way you do, and guide you through techniques to help you move forward. If you are ready for change, we're here for you.

The symptoms of IBS are often worsened by stress. However, the symptoms themselves can cause stress. Figuring out how to break the cycle can be difficult! The fresh perspective on your life that a therapist can bring can help you to figure out what next steps you can take so you can finally feel better again.

Being on the front lines of this epidemic comes with a mix of strength and vulnerability that is not easy to explain. If this happens to be you, you understand the pressures of patients counting on you to make it through illness, colleagues counting on you to keep yourself focused, and your family wanting to be there for you but perhaps not knowing how to best support you. From July 1st to November 30, 2020, Cohesive Therapy NYC will be spearheading a deeply-discounted and... targeted four-session program to help you, our essential front-line workers, better cope during this strenuous time. Each session will provide you the opportunity to confidentially discuss any acute COVID-19 related issues that you may be struggling with and by the end of each session, you will also have the opportunity to learn practical coping skills to help you better manage your day-to-day: Session One: Dealing with loss, grief, and the impact of COVID-19. Session Two: Anxiety management skills when you feel it in your body and it affects your mind. Session Three: Reframing techniques and changing perspectives: Addressing the thoughts that are keeping you from coping and managing better. Session Four: Establishing self-care for the future: Concrete formation of a self-care plan Confidentiality is of the utmost importance to us, so you can be assured that our conversations will stay between us. If you are interested in learning more about this time-limited program, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/2DepUNK

Trauma is about not having a choice. Healing is about learning that you do. Therapy is an opportunity to learn how to work through your past traumas so you can finally feel motivated to accomplish your goals again.

Our therapists always make time to get together (live or virtually) to discuss techniques, the therapy profession, and current events that might affect our clients. Even though it sounds heavy, we always have a good time.