In the Press: What’s In a Name?
I was quoted in the online magazine Edge New York in a story about the power of language to both liberate and oppress. My quotes are copied here, or follow the link for the full article.
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In the Press: Gay Travel Safety
I was quoted in the online magazine EDGE NEW YORK in a story about safety precautions--both practical and emotional--for gay people when traveling. My quotes are copied here, or follow the link for the full article.
Expertise in Coming Out
June 2013: This post has been substantially updated here: http://chelseatherapy.com/2013/06/09/coming-out/
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Coming out is usually not a single day marked in red on the calendar. It’s a process that unfolds over time, involving multiple changes in how you relate to yourself, other people, and the world around you. Each individual’s coming out story is unique, and therapy may help you author that story in ways that feel most authentic and comfortable to you.
Increasing Relationship Satisfaction for Gay Men
June 2013: This post has been substantially updated here: http://chelseatherapy.com/relationships/
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The absence of a culturally-prescribed template for gay relationships provides an opportunity for gay men to define relationships in their own terms. While this opportunity holds potential for transcending narrowly defined, traditional relationships, it can also be fraught with uncertainty. Insecurity, jealousy, and controlling behavior are just some of the barriers to authentic, satisfying relationships.
Psychology students in training: Private practice is alive and well.
I gave a talk last week to the pre-doctoral internship class at Pace University’s counseling center on how to get started in private practice. All across the country little groups like this are running the last miles of the marathon that is doctoral training: internship, dissertation, post-doc hours, license exam. For many who aspire to become a psychologist, private practice is the ultimate destination. Yet seldom in doctoral training is anyone taught what to do once they reach that destination.
Insurance Update: PHCS/Multiplan Resignation
I have resigned from PHCS/Multiplan and its associated network of insurance policies. Clients insured by these plans continue to be welcome on an out-of-network basis.
In the Press: Psychology Today feature on Bringing Therapy Outdoors
I was quoted in the February 2008 issue of Psychology Today.
Individual Psychotherapy
The focus is on you in individual therapy. Many people seek individual therapy to gain an objective perspective on their life circumstances. You may have already sought the advice of friends or family and realized that a professional’s input is needed.
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Geoffrey Steinberg, Psy.D. 