From Worry to Courage: Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety (A Parent’s Playbook)
Your child is scared to sleep alone or nervous about tomorrow’s school trip—sound familiar? If you’re a parent navigating the ups and downs of childhood anxiety, you’re far from alone. Anxiety in kids is more common than many realize, and while it can be overwhelming for the child, it can also leave parents feeling helpless […]
Creative Healing: How Art Therapy Helps Children Express Emotions in Brooklyn’s Fast-Paced World
In a city as vibrant and fast-paced as Brooklyn, it’s easy for both adults and children to feel overwhelmed. For kids especially, big emotions—like fear, sadness, anger, or anxiety—often show up in ways that are hard to explain or control. At Resilient Mind Psychotherapy, we understand that not all children express what they’re going through […]
Why Do We Delay? 7 Surprising Psychological Causes of Procrastination
We all procrastinate sometimes—putting off that email, avoiding the gym, waiting until the last minute to start a project. While occasional delay is normal, chronic procrastination can interfere with your productivity, relationships, and mental health. At Resilient Mind Psychotherapy, we help clients uncover the deeper emotional and psychological reasons behind why they avoid important tasks—and […]
From Overwhelmed to Organized: How Anxiety Fuels Procrastination and What to Do About It
We’ve all put things off—whether it’s responding to an email, finishing a project, or finally booking that therapy session. But if you’re stuck in a cycle of chronic avoidance, there may be more going on beneath the surface. At Resilient Mind Psychotherapy, we often see clients who think they have a time management issue, when […]
Grief Counseling Explained: Understanding the 5 and 7 Stages of Grief
Grief is a complex yet natural experience that helps us process the pain of loss and move toward healing. Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, going through a painful divorce, or facing a major life change, you may find yourself experiencing a range of emotions. Mental health professionals often talk about “stages […]
The Invisible Weight: How Anxiety Manifests as Fatigue and How to Recharge
We often think of anxiety as racing thoughts, a pounding heart, or a sense of impending doom. But for many people, anxiety doesn’t show up as panic—it shows up as exhaustion. You wake up tired, push through the day in a fog, and collapse in bed feeling drained yet restless. If this sounds familiar, you […]
Why Anxiety Makes Your Stomach Hurt: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
If you’ve ever felt nauseous before a big presentation or experienced stomach cramps during stressful times, you’re not alone. Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind—it can wreak havoc on your digestive system, leading to stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, or even conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But why does this happen? The answer lies in […]
When Anxiety Feels Like a Heart Attack: Understanding Anxiety-Related Chest Pain
You’re sitting at your desk or walking down the street when suddenly, your chest tightens. Your heart races. Breathing feels harder. A sharp or aching pain grips your chest—and the first thought that hits is: Am I having a heart attack? While it’s always important to take chest pain seriously, many people experiencing these symptoms […]
Avoiding the Meaning Crisis in Private Practice: How to Build a Business That Aligns with Your Values
Starting and running a private practice is an exciting journey, offering therapists the opportunity to create a meaningful impact on clients while building a sustainable business. However, many practice owners find themselves overwhelmed by administrative burdens, financial pressures, and the need to attract and retain both clients and clinicians. This often leads to a meaning […]
Managing Administrative and Operational Demands Without Overwhelm
Running a successful mental health practice in Brooklyn, NY requires more than just clinical expertise. Managing administrative tasks, operational efficiency, and team coordination can quickly become overwhelming, especially as your practice grows. Without the right systems in place, mental health professionals often struggle with burnout, inefficiencies, and lost revenue. At Resilient Mind Consulting, we specialize […]
