Graduating from high school and preparing for college is an exciting milestone. While much of the focus is on greater independence, new opportunities, and personal growth, one important aspect of the transition is often overlooked: mental health. The move from high school to college is...
Relationships thrive on communication, emotional safety, and trust. But when one partner struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), even everyday interactions can become emotionally charged, confusing, or exhausting for both people involved. OCD is often misunderstood as simply being about cleanliness or organization, but in reality,...
There’s a particular kind of quiet distress that often goes unnoticed. On the surface, everything appears to be in place: a stable career, financial security, perhaps even achieving accomplishments that once felt like distant dreams. From the outside, it can look like success has been...
The Emotional Landscape of Senior Year There’s a particular kind of emotional complexity that comes with the final year of college—one that often starts quietly and grows more noticeable as graduation approaches. This season is filled with milestones: finishing classes, celebrating accomplishments, and preparing for...
As a psychologist in New Paltz, I frequently work with high-achieving adults, college students, professionals, and creatives who quietly struggle with imposter syndrome. Outwardly, they are capable and accomplished. Internally, they worry they are “faking it” and fear being exposed as incompetent or deeply flawed....
“Failure to launch” is a term many families use to describe a young adult who seems stuck — unable to move toward independence, maintain steady employment, pursue education, or take meaningful steps into adulthood. While it is not a formal mental health diagnosis, the experience...