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Thriveworks recently welcomed Amy Pearlman, MSW, LICSW, to the role of senior vice president of clinical strategy. An experienced behavioral health executive and licensed clinician, Amy brings deep expertise in advancing evidence-based practice and data-driven solutions, which she’ll apply to her work of defining what “quality” means in behavioral health,…

I want to acknowledge how difficult this family dynamic is. This situation stirs up complicated emotions, and it’s easy to get trapped in these harmful relationship patterns with your mother. You might also have family members or friends offering their opinions on what you should do. Let’s cut through that…

You might notice shifts in your child’s eating habits or a sudden fixation on specific body parts. Maybe they’re often scrolling fitness influencers’ profiles, lamenting “perfect” bodies, or pushing to try some new diet that’s alarmingly low in calories for their active growth stage. Sometimes it’s just a gut feeling:…

This is a common question, as many people feel uncertain about couples therapy. Is it a dealbreaker? The answer isn’t always straightforward. While refusing to attend couples therapy can be a red flag, it doesn’t always mean the relationship is doomed. Every couple’s situation is unique, and there are other…

Boundaries are a popular topic right now, especially on social media. But if you consider yourself a people pleaser, you might find it stressful—if not impossible—to set them. I’m here to convince you that setting healthy boundaries is worth the effort, both for your own well-being and your ability to…

“Take your thoughts less seriously.” I was scrolling through Instagram one day when I came across this quote from Dr. Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and author of Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes.  It stopped me in my feed. Her broader message was that…