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Midtown Psychotherapy Associates

A diverse community of clinicians from all disciplines, including Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, LPCs, and LCSWs.

Providing services to individuals, couples, and families in a supportive environment to facilitate growth.

12/29/2025

Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution that you’ve kept until the end of the year? If not, you are not alone. Studies estimate that about 80% of people abandon their resolutions within the month, with only 10% of people achieving their resolutions by the end of the year. So this year, we encourage you to embrace New Year’s intentions instead.

What’s the difference between intentions and resolutions? A resolution is, essentially, a statement to change something you want to fix about yourself or your lifestyle. On the other hand, an intention is does not imply something is wrong with the way you currently live, but instead, it motivates you to live even better. Resolutions are strictly defined, whereas intentions give you the grace of making small steps in the right direction, rather than setting yourself up for disappointment if you do not achieve a specific goal.

MPA's co-founder, Meg McLeroy, LMFT, has further advice: "Try focusing on a single word to guide you through the year. Talk about it with your loved ones, like 'This year our word is Honesty, Bravery, or Curiosity,' Each one of you can decide how best to apply that intention to their actions in a way that serves them."

Whatever you intend for yourself in 2026, personalized therapy can help you achieve your goals. Visit MidtownPsychotherapy.org or call 404-685-1600 to learn more.

12/22/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful holiday! We will be back next week with more tips and information to support your mental health journey. In the meantime, you can visit our website https://midtownpsychotherapy.org/ or call us at 404-685-1600

12/19/2025

While most people see holiday dinners as a time to celebrate and connect with their loved ones, the holiday can be difficult to navigate for those of us who struggle from eating disorders or disordered eating. But with a little planning and support, the holidays don’t have to be so daunting. Here are some tips from eating disorder professionals to help you have an enjoyable and healthy holiday.
Treat the dinner just as any other meal. For many people, there is an urge to “save up” or restrict eating before the big meal, but that approach can disrupt both your physical and emotional balance. Sticking to your regular meal plan before, during, and after the holiday is the best way to maintain stability and care for yourself. The holiday may feel special, but the dinner is usually the same dishes year after year. This allows you to plan ahead of time what you will or will not eat.
Identify a Support Person - Ask someone who will be at the meal with you (or easily accessible by phone) ahead of time to be your backup. Your support person could help distract you from a triggering moment with relatives or help change the subject during an awkward dinner conversation about food or weight. Make sure you discuss with them ahead of time exactly what would be helpful to you in specific situations. Perhaps decide on a code word you can use to let your support person know that you need them to step in.
Identify coping strategies to use before, during, and after the meal. Come prepared to the gathering with your “toolbox” full of coping skills that you and your therapist have identified as helpful for soothing your anxiety.
Plan for time-outs. Give yourself mini-breaks throughout the day. This can be going for a short walk, or even just stepping outside and taking a few deep breaths.
Set a Goal (that has nothing to do with your eating disorder!)- Anxiety about holiday meals can be all-consuming. To ensure that the festivities don’t pass you by while your thoughts are on your meal plan or blocking symptoms, try setting a goal for yourself that has nothing to do with food. Perhaps you want to make it a point to ask your grandmother about her favorite memory or offer to read a bedtime story and tuck your nieces and nephews into bed. Working to meet your positive goal for the day will help to distract you from the anxiety, and it can also create a positive memory you can associate with the holiday for years to come.
If you need more advice and support for your recovery journey, please reach out to us at https://midtownpsychotherapy.org/
or by phone at 404-685-1600

12/17/2025

Read Now: Gabbie Perez, MA, MS, LAMFT, considers common reasons that you may not feel "merry and bright" this season, and strategies that might help you cope with those difficulties.

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12/15/2025

You are not perfect, and nobody else is, either. This holiday season, and beyond, Midtown Psychotherapy Associates wants to remind you to give yourself the grace to be human. Reach out to us at MidtownPsychotherapy.org or by phone at 404-685-1600 to take the first step to knowing your limits and embracing your imperfections.

12/12/2025

Boundaries are limits that we set with ourselves and others. They ensure that we take care of ourselves. Without boundaries, we run the risk of spending all our time, energy, and money making other people happy without considering our own needs. Empower yourself to establish boundaries this holiday season and to remove yourself from anyone who chooses to overstep them.

To learn more about your boundaries and how to communicate them, check out MidtownPsychotherapy,org or call us at 404-685-1600

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12/10/2025

The ways autistic adults cope with everyday stress may look different than generalized mental health advice would have us believe. Fortunately, research has been done on the unique coping strategies employed by autistic adults. Here, Dr. Drew DK breaks down some of those techniques. Read now at MidtownPsychotherapy.org/Blog

12/08/2025

Call 404-685-1600 or visit Midtown Psychotherapy Associates at MidtownPsychoTherapy.org to learn how we can help you through your mental health journey.

12/05/2025

While social media can be an amazing tool for connection and communication, it can also be a source of stress and painful comparison. Add that to the inherent stress around the holiday season, and the endless scroll can lead to irl blues.

Mental health experts recommend practicing mindfulness regarding your social media use, particularly during this time of year. Social media can promote unrealistically high expectations, making us feel mundane and flawed in comparison.

This holiday season, try to focus on the social activities available to you in real life. If you use social media, check in with yourself periodically. Is your social media use helping you find connection, or keeping you from real feelings of togetherness and worth, which come from in-person gatherings?

To find more resources on practicing mindfulness, visit us at MidtownPsychotherapy,org or call 404-685-1600

12/03/2025

The United Nations (UN) recognizes December 3rd as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.

Midtown Psychotherapy Associates recognizes the struggles that persons living with disabilities, both physical and mental, face every day. We offer inclusive and accessible services for all clients, both at our offices and via telehealth counseling. To be connected with a therapist who will help you navigate life with chronic illness or disabilities, please reach out to us at: MidtownPsychotherapy.org or 404-685-1600

12/01/2025

If you have noticed significant changes in your mood or behavior when the seasons change, it is possible that you are experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD is a type of depression characterized by a recurrent seasonal pattern, with symptoms lasting about 4−5 months out of the year. Though the effects of SAD are temporary, they can be serious. There are treatments that can help, however.

Light therapy and vitamin D are treatments for winter-pattern SAD, whereas psychotherapy and antidepressants are used to treat depression in general, including winter- and summer-pattern SAD. There are no treatments specific to summer-pattern SAD.

To talk to a health care provider about the potential benefits and risks of different treatment options and which treatment is best for you, we encourage you to reach out to us at

MidtownPsychotherapy.org

or by phone at 404-685-1600

11/28/2025

To conclude our series on Native American leaders in the field of mental health, we are honoring Dr. Carolyn Attneave today.
Dr. Attneave was the first Native American woman to earn a Ph.D in psychology. After getting her doctorate at Stanford, Attneave went on to become one of the most prolific scholars in the field of psychology. As a descendant of the Delaware Indian tribe, Attneave founded what is now the Society of Indian Psychologists. The Society continues to "advocate for the mental well-being of Native peoples by increasing the knowledge and awareness of issues impacting Native mental health."
Dr. Attneave's work was foundational to the field of culturally competent mental health care. After she passed away in 1992, the American Psychological Association created an award in Attneave’s honor that recognizes the promotion of diversity in family psychology or special contributions to the lives of diverse families. In 2019, the Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford University renamed its primary building after Carolyn Lewis Attneave, in acknowledgement of her impactful life and career.
If you are interested in embarking on a therapy journey with a provider who will respect the unique circumstances of your situation, we hope you will reach out to us at MidtownPsychotherapy.org

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