Dahlia Mayerson

Have you ever been nervous or anxious to broach an important topic with someone? Do you find yourself assuming the conversation will be negative? Do your assumptions prevent you from having the conversation at all? I often hear from clients that they are “bad at confrontation,” or that they find themselves worked up and riddled …

Confrontation vs. Communication: Why do we assume conversations will be negative?  Read More »

It is clear that there remains a perception that a person needs to have some sort of calamity or personal crisis to warrant going to therapy. Many clients report during their initial phone consultation that family and friends do not always understand why they’re seeking support. “Why are you airing your dirty laundry to a …

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After a year of internalizing the message, “Stay at home. Do not socialize. Keep 6-feet apart. Wear a mask,” how do we suddenly become comfortable re-adjusting again to a more familiar, integrated way of life? Many clients have recently expressed anxieties and fears over what life will look like as more people get their vaccinations, …

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