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Social media “influencers” earn their title because of the powerful sway they hold over their followers’ beliefs, opinions, and lifestyles—for better or worse. While many aim to inspire or entertain, some may unknowingly promote harmful ideals. This is often because a lifestyle that works for one person can be unrealistic, unhealthy, or even dangerous to […]

The start of the school year can be a very exciting time for kids, with new teachers, different classmates, and fresh possibilities. However, for many children it can also cause a spike in anxiety. A child’s average school day is filled with potential stressors: navigating friends, separation from parents, academic expectations, and social pressures. Even […]

What is group therapy at GTLA? “Group therapy is like an art piece. You are putting together 8 different colors or patterns and watching the dance come to life. You witness how these individuals interact with each other and how that mirrors what they have described about their interactions in the real world” Group Therapy […]

On July 16, during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Andy Byron, CEO of the AI company Astronomer, and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the kiss cam. The two seemed to be sharing an intimate moment and, upon realizing they were being shown to thousands, quickly ducked and covered their […]

For many individuals, turning 50 can be daunting. It marks a time in your life when retirement may be close, your kids are getting older, your daily routine may feel monotonous. In many ways 50 feels like it’s time to give up on your dreams. Scratch that. 50 is a fresh start. At 50 you’ve […]

This past Thursday, The New York Times featured PEERS for Dating—an innovative UCLA program that equips autistic adults with the skills to form and sustain meaningful romantic relationships. As the founder of Group Therapy Los Angeles and Group Therapy New York, and as a parent to a son on the spectrum, I believed deeply in […]

What is intergenerational trauma Intergenerational trauma describes how psychological impacts of trauma can ripple across generations, affecting even individuals who did not experience the event. This concept first came to prominence when researchers began studying the children of Holocaust survivors and found that trauma experienced from the survivors manifested in their children. The effects of […]

Closure is one of those elusive things that we may seek unintentionally, without knowing how to name it. It is about understanding, accepting, and making peace with the unresolved—not just about endings. Closure helps us turn the page in our lives—whether it’s the aftermath of a breakup, the loss of a loved one, or the […]

What is digital burnout? Digital burnout refers to an exhaustion – emotionally, mentally, and physically – that is the result of too much time on our screens. A constant connectivity and pressure to remain “on” 24/7 – whether this be on top of reading emails or updated with the most recent news— may leave individuals […]