FIND YOUR PATH!
Psychotherapy and wellness--
individuals and groups.
Stress management and trauma.
USE YOUR HEAD AND FOLLOW YOUR HEART!
dr.lynnsomerstein@gmail.com
license number 00149
NPN 1699804963
insurance accepted
Feeling stuck, frightened or confused? Are you depressed, anxious to step into your life, but don't know how? I concentrate on helping identify individual strengths and needs so you can develop comfortable solutions.
We will learn to manage stress along the way.
Find my article "Psychoanalytic benefits of Hatha Yoga" in the Fall,2008 Issue of Integral Yoga magazine.
www.iymagazine.org.
See my monthly column at GoodTherapy.org
This month: Scared Stiff- working with anxiety.
I have thirty years experience as a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher-- I'm trained in both western techniques and eastern methodologies, such as meditation and breathwork.
My fee scale ranges from $40.00 to $180.00.
Special consideration for artists, writers and yoga teachers.
Call 212-861-6818 for a free introductory thirty minute consultation
by phone or SKYPE.
In case of emergency please call 911, or 1-800-SUICIDE for immediate assistance.
Five tips to help feel less depressed.
1. Begin your morning with some luxurious useful stretches and deep breaths.
2. Then remember what you love and what makes you feel grateful. Have a good breakfast. Wake up early enough so you don't feel rushed.
3. If you're feeling bad, remember SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It's winter- get some sunshine or invest in a special light. Get some excercise.
4. Listen to your complaints- those nasty things you hear inside your head. Who is talking? Are they always saying the same things? Is there a pattern?
5. Start changing the pattern- remember-compassion for the self is the beginning of change.
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Scared Stiff
Emily’s boyfriend dropped her; he told her he wouldn’t ask her out again because she was like a parrot, she always agreed with him. “It’s like you’re not there, Em,” he said. About the same time her favorite teacher told her basically the same thing- she was smart, but didn’t seem to have a mind of her own; the teacher suggested Emily might need help, so Emily decided to see a psychotherapist–me.
for more, visit my page on GoodTherapy.com
What do mindfulness practices, like yoga, and psychotherapy have in common?
1. Yoga is a mindfulness practice-- together with therapy it settles the body and the mind.
2. The mindful self acts in the present moment-- therapy and yoga together develop the mindful self.
3. Yoga helps us feel connected. Therapy makes connections possible.
4. Psychotherapy and yoga help us see clearly.
5. Both together can help you find your place in the world of work, family and love.
6. To learn more about how I work, continue to "about me" page.
Are you more in touch with your true nature?
"ONLY CONNECT"
--E.M. Forster
How do you choose a therapist?
1. Ask questions. What are the therapist's qualifications?
2. Tell about yourself. Does therapist ask good questions?
3. Can you reach the therapist between sessions?
4. Trust your gut feelings. Do you feel comfortable?
5. Can you be playful?