Refresh Psychotherapy Blogs

How identity can be a complex issue for people of multiracial backgrounds By Mike Chee Race in America has always been, and continues to be, a complex issue. Yet, most of the country’s discussion around race is still framed in

By Olivia Alvizo We often hear folks describe themselves as compassionate human beings and it is comforting knowing there are truly good people in this world. However, the moment is fleeting because we also encounter those same people can be extremely

By Chianne Greene, LMSW They say your twenties are the most enjoyable time of your life. You have little to no responsibilities or obligations and as a result are free to explore all of what the world has to offer.  However,

By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW Many seemingly easy tasks can be surprisingly difficult. Finding the right psychiatrist is one of those challenges. For a plethora of reasons, it seems a good shrink is hard to come by! Many don’t take insurance and

After reading the matchmaker blog article on the Refresh website (https://www.refreshtherapynyc.com/matchmaker-matchmaker-make-me-a-match/) I was intrigued. I did some investigative work and once I realized how much hiring a matchmaker costs (think $9,000+) I decided to do the next best thing. I

By Olivia Alvizo, LMSW Do you ever wake up imagining different scenarios you would rather be in than going to work? For example, swimming with sharks in open water sounds way more appealing than having to co-exist with a boss or

By Chianne Greene The holidays can be a joyous occasion but let’s face it, the holiday season can also bring feelings of sadness and loneliness. You may begin to reflect on your current situation and this past year, the highs and lows as well as the heartbreaks

By Chianne Green  As 2019 is coming to an end, you may begin to reflect on this past year, your accomplishments, heartbreaks, and everything in between. But have you reflected on the state of your friendships? Your social circle is so imperative, and

By Keeley Teemsma English     Hi everyone, my name is Keeley. And I am old.  Okay, not that old. But old enough to have had a rotary landline in my home and old enough to remember when 347 first became a NYC

By Rachel Parodneck   These days, the odds of simply running into your soul mate serendipitously seem next to impossible, hence the popularity of dating apps. It seems you can’t even take the subway without seeing multiple singles glued to their phones