by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
People tend to resist therapy, like most activities that involve change. The idea of picking up and moving, seeking a new job or even changing the route you travel on your way into work can be enough to stress you out. When fear, worry, and anxiety is standing in the...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 9, 2017 | Blog
Choosing your therapist is important. This is someone with whom you’re going to be sharing some of the most intimate details of your life. It’s crucial that you can trust this person and are comfortable discussing the tough things. Going to the first therapist you see...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog
Decision making can be tough for anyone, especially with the number of options we have these days. You’ve probably either heard the following conversation (or had it yourself) at some point: Husband: What do you want for dinner? Wife: I don’t care – you choose...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Feb 2, 2017 | Blog
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating neuropsychiatric condition that can result in significant distress and daily disruptions for those affected. When people think of OCD, certain habits often come to mind first: compulsive hand washing, checking,...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 24, 2017 | Blog
There are several reasons why people with mental health concerns struggle to get into treatment, but fear may be the most dominating factor. Coming to the realization that you need to ask for help when your mind is telling you, “I should be able to do this on my own!”...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 19, 2017 | Blog
Do you know that three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced this stigma? Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. In this case, the stigma surrounding mental illness...
