by admin | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Sam Von Reiche, PsyDLicensed Clinical Psychologist | Co-Founder, The Center for Transformation Mindfulness is a gentle practice of returning your awareness to the present moment—again and again—without judgment. It is not about “emptying” your mind, but about...
by Stephanie Shapiro | Jan 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Stephanie Shapiro LCSW, PhD-Abd Partner/Private Practice, Psychotherapist, and Public Speaker. Specializing in ADHD-CCSP and Certified in Nutrition and Mental Health Did you know there are two types of addiction? It is defined in two distinct ways, physical dependence...
by admin | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Rethinking Care: Train The Brain, Heal The Day Your mental health care shouldn’t start with a prescription pad. We sit down with Ridgewood psychologist Dr. Sam Von Reiche, Psy. D. to unpack a holistic model that blends neurofeedback, sleep science, and everyday habits...
by admin | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every January, people promise themselves a fresh start: New Year. New Me. And by February? Most resolutions are already abandoned — not because of a lack of motivation, but because this approach works against how the brain actually changes. Psychological research...
by Stephanie Shapiro | Jan 5, 2026 | Negative Thoughts
by Stephanie Shapiro, LCSW, Ph.D. Candidate, Psychotherapist, Partner/Private Practice, and Public Speaker. Often, we find ourselves drifting off into what I call Lala Land, or more commonly referred to as the loop. What is the loop? Those intrusive, negative, and...
by admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Anxiety, CBT Therapy, DBT Therapy, Depression
By Dr. Sam Von Reiche, PsyDLicensed Clinical Psychologist | Co-Founder, The Center for Transformation CBT and DBT for anxiety are two evidence-based therapy approaches that help calm racing thoughts, regulate emotions, and build long-term emotional resilience. Anxiety...
by admin | Dec 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
The average American puts needles in the same category as stomach pumps androot canals. In fact, about 20% avoid medical care yearly just in order to avoidthem. Kids are clearly the most terrorized at the prospect. “Mommy, am I going toget a shot?” they quiver, like...
by admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Do you ever feel like your mind won’t stop running — replaying conversations, rechecking plans, or over-analyzing decisions? That invisible hum of overthinking can quietly drain your energy. Studies show that repetitive thought patterns — what psychologists call...
by admin | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of domestic violence on families in Bergen County and across the U.S.. Domestic violence affects millions of people each year—studies show: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience...
by admin | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hope, Health, Healing Every year, Suicide Prevention Week reminds us of the power of awareness, compassion, and connection.But here’s the truth: prevention can’t be limited to one week—it needs to be every day, all year. What You Can Do Today ✅ Share resources with...