Why Do High-Achieving Women in NYC Feel Anxious Even When They’re Successful?
High-achieving women across New York City often look successful on the outside, yet carry persistent anxiety beneath the surface. In my Brooklyn practice, I work with women who manage demanding careers, relationships, and expectations while quietly questioning whether they are doing enough. I am Dr. Harari, PhD, a psychologist and founder of New Heights CBT, […]
Why Do Brooklyn Women Feel Stuck Despite Doing Everything Right?
I work with many women across Brooklyn who appear successful yet feel quietly stuck. In my practice, I see clients who have earned degrees, built careers, maintained relationships, and still question why fulfillment feels out of reach. As Dr. Harari, I specialize in individual therapy focused on anxiety, burnout, and identity transitions, bringing a practical, […]
What’s the Difference Between Self Esteem and Self Confidence?
Self-esteem and self-confidence often get used interchangeably, but in my work with adults and young professionals, I see how differently they operate. As a psychologist practicing in New York City, I often meet people who value themselves yet hesitate when facing new challenges, or who perform well while quietly doubting their worth. I focus on […]
How Is Therapy for Insomnia Different from Self-Help Sleep Strategies?
I’m Nellie Harari, a psychologist in Brooklyn, New York, and I work with adults struggling with insomnia and restless nights. Many people try sleep tips on their own, but it’s often unclear why some changes stick and others don’t. In my practice, I focus on understanding how your routines, worries, and expectations about sleep interact […]
CBT vs DBT – What’s the Difference?
If you’re searching for CBT or DBT therapy in New York, you’ve likely seen both terms and wondered what actually separates them. At New Heights CBT, I work with adults across New York using evidence-based approaches tailored to anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion regulation challenges. Choosing a therapy model is not about picking the trendiest […]
Why Is CBT Effective for Depression?
If you’re looking for effective treatment for depression in New York, cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is often a first-line option. I’m Dr. Nellie Harari, a licensed psychologist providing CBT to adults in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and across New York State via telehealth. In my work, I focus on practical, structured treatment that helps you understand […]
Stress in the City: A Compassionate Approach to Managing Stress
Stress shows up for most of us on a daily basis. It might look like rushing out the door to make it to work on time, juggling responsibilities at work and at home, or trying to recover after a difficult conversation with someone you care about. Some days, it’s all of those things at once. […]
Managing Loneliness in the New Year
You’re feeling disconnected from yourself and others in your life. The loneliness feels acute and biting. Others seem to easily connect, to be lighthearted and engaged, while you stand back, observing rather than participating, doubting and questioning why it feels so different for you. The pain of loneliness can feel impossible to overcome. It feeds […]
Making it Through the Holiday Season
For many, the holiday season is a time of deep ambivalence. A mix of feelings may be present, all equally powerful and fighting for attention at the fore of one’s consciousness. There’s excitement about seeing loved ones that have not been physically present in some time, a pull toward embracing them, eagerness to hear more […]