“I cry out for magic, I feel it dancing in the light, it was cold, lost my hold, to the … More
Author: Leon Garber, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Psychotherapist, based in Brooklyn and New York, NY, with specialties in Existential Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The Toxicity of Self-Esteem: Why It Never Works
A Better Way to Love Ourselves Self-esteem has always been a prominent concept throughout our lives. We were taught that … More
My Love for James Cagney: A Tribute to the Man Who Taught Me Authenticity and Compassion
When I think of authenticity, the first person that comes to mind is Jimmy Cagney. Eminent actor, director, and producer, … More
All of the Words We Can’t Say: A Story of Domestic Violence
Trauma. What the hell is trauma? How does one define it and make sense of it? How do you live … More
Self-Esteem and Sex Addiction: How Men Use Pornography and Womanizing to Feel Good about Themselves
I frequently write blog posts about the effects of our beliefs on our thoughts, feelings, and actions, exploring the links … More
Becoming One’s Own Mother and Father: The Difficulty of Growing Up
The most challenging aspect of individuation, of growing up, is the groundlessness breadth our feet, the fact that the universe, … More
Freedom to Change: Examining the Extreme Perspectives of Mental Illness
Existential therapists frequently encounter the ultimate questions of freedom and change, deliberating on how much of each is actually possible. … More
Body Positivity: How Our Culture Makes It Impossible for Us to Love Ourselves
The other day, I watched, what for some reason was the highly controversial film, I Feel Pretty. I liked it … More
The Girl in the Red Dress – A Poem about Beauty and Loss
In a room, she walked in with an assertive gait The woman in a red dress, whose eyes radiate Who … More
Mental Illness Is More Than a Brain Disorder (Updated w/ New Information)
Why We Need a More Nuanced Understanding of Mental Health The biological model of psychiatry is the dominant model of … More
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