Anchor Therapy

12/19/2025

Spruce up your spirit and have a treemendous day. ✨

12/18/2025

If you want to learn more about codependency, this blog is for you!

"Codependency is a behavioral and emotional condition where individuals prioritize others’ needs over their own, often leading to unhealthy relationships. Research shows that the four main types of codependency include the caretaker, enabler, controller, and adjuster. The caretaker constantly sacrifices their own well-being to care for others, often feeling needed as a way to gain self-worth. The enabler supports or covers for another person’s harmful behavior, such as substance abuse, to avoid conflict or guilt, indirectly allowing the destructive patterns to continue.

The controller type tries to manage or dictate the behaviors of others to maintain a sense of stability, often stemming from fear of chaos or loss. The adjuster, on the other hand, adapts their behavior to please others, suppressing their own emotions and desires to avoid rejection or disapproval. Recognizing these types is crucial for self-awareness and personal growth, as each can impact relationships differently and may require targeted strategies for healthier interactions and boundaries."



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Struggling with unhealthy relationships? Discover the four types of codependency and how codependency counseling in Jersey City with an attachment therapist can help.

12/18/2025

We’ll have you know it was years in the making!

12/17/2025

A gentle reminder for the holiday season: you don’t have to overspend, overextend, or overperform to be worthy. The moments that matter most are the ones that don’t cost a thing. 🎁✨

12/17/2025

Everything is going to be okay, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. You’re safe in this moment. You’re allowed to slow down, exhale, and let your shoulders drop. Life has a way of pulling us into worry, into what-ifs and worst-case scenarios, but you don’t have to live there. You’re allowed to trust that things can soften, that you can find your way through this season one small step at a time. You don’t need to have all the answers today. Just breathe. You are held, you are stronger than you think, and you’re going to come out the other side with more clarity, more resilience, and more peace than you can see right now. Keep going.
*TikTok credit to Elizabeth Ralph

12/16/2025

If you're dealing with holiday stress, this blog is a must-read!

"The holidays may be a time filled with nostalgia and celebration, but beneath the glitter lies a familiar tension many of us try to hide. From last-minute shopping to emotional family dynamics, stress shows up in wildly different ways and most of us fall into predictable patterns without even realizing it. That is where the idea of holiday stress archetypes comes in. These personality-driven patterns shape how we plan, react, and cope during the busiest season of the year, and understanding them can help you navigate the holidays with far more clarity and calm.

This year, instead of pushing through on autopilot, take a closer look at your holiday habits. Are you the over-planner who finds comfort in perfectly color-coded lists? The peacekeeper who smooths over every conflict and ends up emotionally drained? Or the procrastinator who waits until deadline pressure kicks motivation into high gear? Identifying your archetype is not about labeling yourself. Instead, it is about uncovering what you need to stay balanced, joyful, and grounded during a season that often demands more than it gives. Let us explore how recognizing your patterns can transform the way you experience the holidays!"



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Discover your holiday stress archetype—Over-Planner, Peacekeeper, or Procrastinator. Get guidance from a holiday stress specialist and holiday anxiety counseling in Hoboken.

12/16/2025

We’re with you kid!
*TikTok credit to Recess Therapy

12/15/2025

This holiday season, remember: you can’t pour from an empty cup. ✨ Take time to rest, breathe, and nurture yourself. Your well-being matters just as much as everything on your to-do list.

12/15/2025

Wishing a warm and joyful Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! May each night be filled with light, love, and moments of peace. 🕎

12/11/2025

If you're struggling with pregnancy stress, this is the blog for you!

"Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful and exciting time, but for many couples, it can also bring unexpected stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Hormonal changes, physical discomfort, financial pressures, and the anticipation of becoming parents can create tension, misunderstandings, or even feelings of isolation within a relationship. These stressors are natural, but if left unaddressed, they can affect communication, intimacy, and overall emotional well-being for both partners.

Working with a couples counselor here at Anchor Therapy offers you and your partner a structured, supportive space to navigate these challenges together. Through perinatal or couples therapy, partners can learn effective communication strategies, manage anxiety, and develop shared coping skills to handle the unique pressures of pregnancy. It is not just about resolving conflict, it is about strengthening connection, fostering mutual understanding, and preparing both partners emotionally for the transition into parenthood. By addressing stress as a team, couples can create a healthier, more resilient foundation for their growing family."



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Facing prenatal overwhelm? Weehawken perinatal psychotherapy and a skilled pregnancy stress therapist can help couples communicate, cope, and stay connected now

12/10/2025

Small steps count too. Proud of you for trying, even on the quiet days.

12/10/2025

Besties? Yes. Codependent? Also yes. Therapy? We’re working on it.
*TikTok credit to Sabrina Brier