What Triggers Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Generalized anxiety disorder can make worry feel constant, even when there is no clear reason for alarm. As a psychologist in Brooklyn, New York, I often work with adults who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, second-guessing, and persistent anxiety that seems to follow them through daily life. One of the most helpful steps is […]
Is Burnout Considered a Disability?
Burnout can leave you feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your work, and exhausted in ways that rest alone does not seem to fix. As a psychologist in Brooklyn, New York, I often work with adults who are trying to balance demanding careers, relationships, and personal responsibilities while feeling overwhelmed by chronic stress. One of the […]
Taking Risk: How Healthy Risks Can Lead to Growth, Confidence, and Meaningful Change
Taking risks can feel uncomfortable, especially when staying with what’s familiar seems safer. Yet many of the people I work with in Brooklyn and across New York City find themselves feeling stuck because fear, self-doubt, or overthinking keeps them from moving toward what matters most. At New Heights CBT, I often help people look at […]
Why Perfectionism Keeps You Stuck in NYC
Perfectionism often looks like ambition, especially in New York City, where high standards and constant achievement are part of daily life. But in my work with adults across NYC, I often see perfectionism creating stress, self-doubt, procrastination, and burnout rather than success. When every decision feels like it has to be flawless, it becomes difficult […]
How ERP Helps You Break Free From OCD Cycles?
OCD can trap you in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors that provide brief relief but keep the obsession going. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is one of the most effective treatments for OCD because it helps break that cycle. In my practice in Brooklyn, New York, I work with adults struggling […]
How Does CBT Help You Stop Overthinking
If your mind constantly replays conversations, predicts worst-case outcomes, or gets stuck in self-doubt, CBT can help you break that cycle. In my practice serving adults in Manhattan and across New York City, I work with people who feel mentally exhausted from overthinking, anxiety, and perfectionism. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify […]
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 […]