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For those who’ve come a long way - but are still making sense of it all.
Life doesn’t come with a handbook, but if you’re writing your own, here are a few notes on anxiety, career moves, relationships, self-care, and the world around you.
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Work Online in New York?
Maybe you’ve heard of EMDR therapy, and you're wondering what it actually is. You might have seen it mentioned on social media, heard...
Attiya Awadallah
May 18, 20254 min read


How Art Therapy Helps with Anxiety, Trauma, and Self-Doubt
Feeling overwhelmed—but tired of talking in circles? If you’ve tried traditional therapy or struggle to put emotions into words, art...
Attiya Awadallah
Mar 30, 20253 min read


Living in 2026: Clocking In While the World Feels Unstable
Living in 2026 comes with a level of strain many people are carrying quietly. As we go about our daily routines, we're being flooded with disturbing information, constantly. The scale and volume of what we're exposed to right now is unprecedented. Stories and images of abuse, violence, war, human rights violations, censorship, institutional corruption, and the concentration of power among oligarchs move rapidly across screens, conversations, and social media feeds. Much of th
Attiya Awadallah
Feb 76 min read


Who Therapy Intensives Are For (Spoiler: It Might Be You)
You’ve been holding it together, but something hasn’t felt right. If you’ve been wondering whether therapy could help, you’re not alone. And a therapy intensive might be a better fit than you think. Why People Think Intensives Are Only for a Crisis Therapy intensives can sound intense. The name alone makes it easy to assume this format is only for people in crisis or dealing with severe trauma. For years, intensives were mostly associated with inpatient or retreat settings,
Attiya Awadallah
Jan 253 min read


Why Health Anxiety Feels So Hard to Control, and How Therapy Can Help
If you find yourself dreading or panicking about your next doctor’s appointment, or scrolling WebMD and Google wondering if your symptoms could mean something while also avoiding getting them checked, it could be a sign of health anxiety. Health anxiety can feel confusing and frustrating, especially when the reactions don’t seem to match what’s actually happening. Many people begin considering therapy because the anxiety shows up in specific health-related situations. This mi
Attiya Awadallah
Jan 35 min read


Navigating Loneliness and Family Stress During the Holiday Season
Many people feel lonely or emotionally overwhelmed during the holiday season. There's often pressure to feel joyful or connected, and when your internal experience does not match that expectation, it can feel disorienting. This is a common and real experience among young adults, especially those navigating transition, identity shifts, or complex family dynamics. Loneliness doesn't always look like being physically alone. It can show up even in a room full of people when you d
Attiya Awadallah
Nov 11, 20253 min read


How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Feels Overwhelming
You open your phone to check social media and yet again there is another catastrophic event in your feed. A violent incident, a tragedy...
Attiya Awadallah
Sep 12, 20256 min read


What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
Many people feel nervous before their first therapy session, especially when they don’t know what to expect. The good news is, you don’t...
Attiya Awadallah
Aug 20, 20255 min read


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