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 […]
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 […]