Content from Bassy Schwartz, LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

You walk into the children’s clothing store, excited to pick out a few outfits for the new school year and the upcoming holidays. But before long, the excitement dips. You…

Elul carries a certain electricity. The air feels charged with urgency and possibility. We all know the messaging this time of year: it’s time to grow, to change, to take…

We’re all chasing happiness. We want it for ourselves, our kids, our marriages, our homes. We want a life that feels good: peaceful, joyful, settled. We try to create that feeling…

As summer winds down, many of us welcome the return of routine— alarm clocks, carpools, and bedtimes that actually stick. The structure can feel like a relief after the unstructured…

It’s 10:37 p.m. The night before school starts. You’re still peeling stickers off brand-new notebooks, hunting down a missing pair of navy socks, and trying to figure out how your…

People often talk about therapy with a mix of curiosity and confusion. It’s become something people either swear by or completely avoid. Some imagine it as an emotional deep dive that only certain…

If I could rename Cheshvan, I’d call it Burnout Month. The whirlwind of the Chagim is finally behind us. The sukkah has been taken down, the endless meals have been eaten,…

Unfortunately, there are far too many causes and campaigns for those who are suffering on every level. We could cry endless tears over our personal, communal, and national tragedies, which…

This time of year, the theme of “newness” is everywhere—new year, new me. Renewal, rejuvenation, and reset are powerful, but I’ve found that some of the most transformative changes don’t come…

Let’s talk about the “E” word—the one almost no one says out loud, even though it’s everywhere. Our friends, extended family members, coworkers, neighbors, even the woman in front of…

I opened Zusha’s Instagram story on Sunday and stopped scrolling. There was a picture of their candles, glowing softly, with one short caption underneath: Burning the darkness away. I felt moved. I…

Life is moving faster than ever. Everything seems instant these days—except personal growth. Unfortunately, we can’t snap our fingers and undo long-standing patterns, ingrained dynamics, or unwanted thoughts and behaviors.…

We get a lot of calls from people who feel like something is off, but can’t quite explain why. Because on the surface, they’re functioning well. Their lives are full.…

Something changes for many parents once their daughters hit the teenage years. Conversations that used to feel natural now feel loaded. Innocent comments spark irritation. A daughter who once talked…

Most of us learned very early that being “nice” was a good thing. Nice meant being thoughtful. Nice meant being helpful. Nice meant noticing other people’s needs and making sure…

Some shows sneak up on you. You think you’re just in for a story about a complicated relationship—and suddenly, you’re glued to the screen, maybe even a little surprised at…

Is the Therapist–Client Relationship Real?How secure connection in therapy shapes relationships beyond the therapy room There’s a question that quietly lives in the minds of almost everyone who sits down…

If you’re human, the pre-Pesach period tends to come with a flood of urgent-feeling thoughts and emotions: “Where are we going?”“Where are we staying?”“With who?”   “I feel so anxious being…