Uncategorized Archives - Dr. Kristin Pleines, LCSW, DSW

By Jaey Silva
April 30, 2026
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Trauma-Informed Therapy for C-PTSD: A Deeper Approach to Healing

Trauma-Informed Therapy for C-PTSD: A Deeper Approach to Healing You may already have a sense of what you’ve been carrying. What’s often less clear is where to begin. When patterns have been present for...

By Jaey Silva
April 23, 2026
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When Work Stress Starts Turning Into Burnout in NYC

When Work Stress Starts Turning Into Burnout in NYC Work stress is often part of life in New York City. Long hours, constant demands, and a fast pace can make pressure feel normal. You...

By Jaey Silva
April 16, 2026
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High-Functioning Anxiety: When You Seem Fine but Feel Overwhelmed

High-Functioning Anxiety: When You Seem Fine but Feel Overwhelmed You might look like you have everything under control. You meet deadlines, stay organized, and keep moving forward. From the outside, things can seem steady....

By Jaey Silva
April 11, 2026
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Complex PTSD in Adults: How Trauma Shows Up Over Time

Complex PTSD in Adults: How Trauma Shows Up Over Time For many adults, trauma is not always tied to a single event. It can develop gradually, shaped by repeated experiences that were difficult, overwhelming,...

By Jaey Silva
March 26, 2026
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How Out-of-Network Therapy Works in NYC

How Out-of-Network Therapy Works in NYC If you’ve started looking for a therapist in New York City, you may have come across the term out-of-network therapy and felt unsure what it actually means. For...

By Jaey Silva
March 22, 2026
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What It Means to Work with a Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapist

What It Means to Work with a Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapist For many adults, recognizing that they may be neurodivergent often begins with a self-discovery process rather than a formal diagnosis. It often begins with a...

By Jaey Silva
March 11, 2026
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Psychodynamic Therapy for Trauma in NYC: How It Supports Deep Healing

Psychodynamic Therapy for Trauma in NYC: How It Supports Deep Healing When people begin therapy for trauma, one of the first questions they often ask is what kind of therapy might actually help. Many...

By Jaey Silva
March 6, 2026
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Adult Autism Diagnosis: Why Some Adults Begin Questioning Later in Life

Adult Autism Diagnosis: Why Some Adults Begin Questioning Later in Life For many people, the idea of an adult autism diagnosis doesn’t appear suddenly. It often begins with small moments of recognition. You might...

By Jaey Silva
February 26, 2026
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Starting Therapy as an Adult: You Don’t Need a Crisis

Starting Therapy as an Adult: You Don’t Need a Crisis Perhaps the thought has been quietly returning. You’re not in the middle of a breakdown, but something feels unsettled. Certain emotional patterns keep repeating....

By Jaey Silva
February 19, 2026
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Break Negative Thinking Patterns: How Therapy Helps

Break Negative Thinking Patterns: How Therapy Helps Negative thinking patterns rarely begin intentionally. More often, they develop quietly over time. A thought that once helped you stay cautious or prepared can slowly become automatic....