What exactly is anxiety? How long will anxiety symptoms be present for me? Why are these things happening to me? Anxiety is something that we all experience. It's a part of the human condition. Broadly speaking, anxiety can…

Recently, I participated in a Twitter chat with Dr. Richard Besser from ABC News in which we discussed what makes a phobia and the most effective treatments for them. The discussion was a pretty simluating one, in part because there is a frighteningly long…

“What is Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and What does it Mean about how I’ll Treat my Baby?" Postpartum depression has, for good reason, garnered more attention in the media and more resources in communities of late. However, postpartum…

Laura Paret, PhD is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) here at Union Square Practice. Part of her work using CBT—which centers on changing the way one thinks and behaves—involves teaching…