Even Just ONE Mindful Moment Matters

Many people have started to find their rhythm again after the hustle and bustle of the hectic season. Some are still looking to find their footing. Still, many others are looking to figure out the new normal for themselves amidst new goals. After so much activity and taming giant to-do lists, you might be finding it hard to focus on just doing ONE thing in this ONE moment. It might feel like it’s hard to see why just that ONE really matters unless it’s part of a bigger whole or has a grand agenda attached to it. READ MORE

Break Out of Your "Mental Rut" to Turbo Charge Your Life!

Have you caught yourself just whirling through your day, finding yourself at the end of it and just wondering where the hours went? Or maybe you’ve looked up from what you were “busy” with to find yourself puzzled by how it just got done without you even noticing that you were doing it. Sometimes, we find ourselves relieved that we just managed to get yet another item on our to-do list done. Yet, we might often feel like we’re on a fast spinning carousel ride that we can’t get off of. We might find ourselves overwhelmed, frazzled, or even just like we “miss” being a part of our lives. This is where that autopilot mode can take us – a life filled with days that are devoid of our awareness and participation. READ MORE

MORE Tips and Resources to Stay Mindful!

For many of us, the holiday season can be riddled with stressors, frustration, loneliness, or even disappointment. In the midst of that, we might even feel out of line because the holiday season is “supposed” to be filled with cheer and “should” have joy and merriment. This can lead us to feel even more frustrated, alone, and like we’re a bad person for our reactions.. READ MORE

Tips and Tricks On Becoming Mindful

As we get closer to the holi-daze, you might be finding yourself feeling more and more overwhelmed and your to-do list growing bigger and bigger. You might even find yourself tense and panicked with your thoughts racing and your inner critic on overdrive. And yet, you’re wishing for a break to catch your breath, slow down, and enjoy the spirit of the season to connect with your loved ones instead. READ MORE

Getting It Done!

Maybe you have been feeling overwhelmed by all the things on your to-do list. You might even find yourself holding your breath and rushing off from one thing to the next without even noticing. This time of year, in particular, you might feel like you are being swept up by all that you have to get done.  READ MORE

Gratitude and Thankfulness

Here in the United States, we shared a holiday focused on gratitude. We spent time with loved ones, with foods we cherish, and, for many, we spent time giving thanks for the abundance of our lives.  READ MORE  

Go Go Go!

For many of us, success and status are measured by how busy you are. The busier, the better. So busy that you can’t take time off. So busy that you carry your laptop with you everywhere. So busy that you check email right before closing your eyes and right after opening them. So busy that you work right through the weekend. So busy there’s no time to call your mom let alone have lunch with her.  READ MORE

Chrysalis Psychological Services Receives 2017 Best of Nyack Award

I wanted to share some exciting news! I was humbled earlier this fall to be the recipient of the Nyack Award Program’s 2017 Best of Nyack in the Mental Health Service category. Throughout the last year, it has been meaningful for me to help contribute to a greater day to day experience and creation of a celebratory life for not only the people that I work with in my practice, but also to those I cannot see personally through my blog, podcast, local presentations, and media contributions.  While making changes and healing can be difficult and take a great deal of courage, accessing resources to aid us in our transformations does not have to be a barrier to getting there. In fact, I am committed to ensuring that our greater community as well as the people I see have a variety of tools, resources, and support to draw upon.  READ MORE

Help for Depressed Teens and Their Families

I recently joined Inside Edition in discussing the devastating impact of a deeply disturbing trend amongst teens. While the horrors of teens struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts has increased, it is important to keep in mind that help and resources are available. READ MORE

Your Pet Loves You - More Than You Know!

For many of us, there is a furry-footed loved one that we call family. Or perhaps it is a feathered friend or fish that we love. We know that our heart warms at the thought of them and that we find ourselves comforted and soothed in their presence. In fact, we might find ourselves marveling at the ways that they know just how to brighten our day, especially when we are stressed. READ MORE

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