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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

Ask the Expert: A Fertility Specialist’s Take on Anxiety in NYC

Many of the patients I work with in NYC are powerful, dynamic, successful women (and men) in their 30s and early 40s whose focus has been career-building and who have significant anxiety about whether and when they will have an opportunity to have a family of their own, or whether they even want to at all. There are just so many factors to consider…

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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

Anxiety 101: Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety in NYC

Anxiety is a complex emotional and physiological response that arises in anticipation of a perceived threat or danger. It is a normal and adaptive part of the human experience, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

Common Causes Of Anxiety At The Start Of A Relationship

If you’ve been dealing with new relationship anxiety, there must be a reason—even if you’re not consciously aware of it. Anxiety doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a signal from your body that there is some kind of threat up ahead…

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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

Trying To Help An Anxious Partner? Avoid These 5 Mistakes

In our experience as anxiety therapists, it’s really challenging being in a relationship with someone who has unmanaged anxiety. When you try to provide helpful tips and advice, you can inadvertently trigger them if you’re not careful…

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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Smart Dating

When it comes to dating, we may dismiss people who aren’t intelligent in the same way we are which is unfortunate since different types of intelligence can be complementary. How can you start thinking outside of the box you’ve drawn?

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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

How Soon Is Too Soon To Move In Together?

According to a relationship therapist in NYC, the answer isn’t as simple as you’d think. But here’s a hint: it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been dating.

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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

Attachment Styles and How They Affect Relationships

Have you ever wondered why you approach relationships differently than other people do? It’s probably because of your attachment style. Your attachment style—which is primarily influenced by…

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Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R Erin McMaugh Tierno, LCSW-R

Are Fantasies Healthy Or Harmful? A Therapist Weighs In

If you’ve been daydreaming a lot, we have good news: the kind of fantasizing most people engage in is perfectly normal. In fact, we often recommend our patients give themselves permission to engage in adaptive (healthy) daydreaming to help them process difficult emotions and manage destructive impulses.

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