How Stress Affects Your Physical Health
Although most people get stressed occasionally, prolonged stress can harm your physical well-being. Many people don’t realize how much stress can impact their current and long-term health. The experienced team at Thriving Center of Psychology can offer various services to help you learn how to control your stress and prevent it from hurting your physical […]
Couples Who Communicate Well Can Find Happiness — Couples Counseling Can Get You There
Good communication is necessary for preserving a fulfilling, happy relationship. The professionals at Thriving Center of Psychology are experienced in working with couples in improving their communication and enhancing their partnership. Their therapy services help individuals and couples meet their unique needs. Difficulties in Couple Communication A relationship consists of two people who think and […]
The Importance of Self-Confidence
Life is much more enjoyable and meaningful when you have self-confidence and a positive self-image. Nevertheless, many social and situational influences can prevent you from appreciating your true self-worth. At Thriving Mind Psychology, the caring specialists provide several treatment options that can help you restore your self-confidence and pursue all that life has to offer. […]
Is Fear of Flying Keeping You Grounded? We Can Help
Aviophobia, or the fear of flying, affects about 40% of the population to some extent. While some people experience mild generalized anxiety at the thought of boarding a plane, others are almost entirely incapable of flying. If your fear of flying keeps you from taking vacations, traveling for work, or visiting loved ones, you might […]
Why Women are More Prone to Depression and Anxiety and What You Can Do About It
Depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are among the most debilitating mental health problems. Furthermore, twice as many women as men suffer from these conditions. Emotional, societal, and hormonal differences are typically to blame for this gender disparity. Our compassionate team at Thriving Mind Psychology offers help to patients in Midtown Manhattan in New York […]
Living With OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common anxiety disorder that afflicts millions of Americans. The American Psychiatric Association reports that more than two million people get an OCD diagnosis each year. A person with OCD often has obsessions (thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors) that take over and disturb most aspects of their life. Whether it’s excessive […]
When Adult ADHD Goes Undiagnosed and Untreated
If you think you might have adult ADHD, you’re not alone. Experts estimate that 10 million U.S. adults have it. While many children with ADHD get a diagnosis and proper treatment, many grow into adulthood without knowing they suffer from this condition. Untreated ADHD can impact virtually every part of your life. It can affect […]
4 Drug-Free Treatments for Anxiety
Anxiety can disrupt work, relationships, and lifestyles. It’s one of the most prevalent mental health problems in the U.S. Anxiety has many causes, such as demanding workloads, trauma, and constant social media presence. When anxiety becomes too overwhelming, it can seem necessary to self-medicate with drugs, alcohol, or even doctor-prescribed medications. Dr. Alexander Alvarado, Dr. […]
The Benefits of Telemedicine
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been long-lasting. One outcome has been the need for medical providers to postpone elective procedures and substitute office appointments with video chat. Although these changes were significant adjustments for patients and the medical community, they did much to reduce the spread of coronavirus. The slowdown of COVID-19 cases […]
It’s Not About You
Your partner wanting, and making, a decision to have a fulfilling experience, whether it be with friends after work or a jog alone, is not a rejection of you—unless it is. When we get into relationships there is a tendency to assume that because you chose each other as life partners that all your needs […]