Forget disorder-specific fixes: the Unified Protocol offers a single, research-backed roadmap for anyone whose emotions feel “too much,” from panic and anger to PTSD. Discover the core skills—and why they help teens and adults reach long-term goals faster.

Society tells men to hide their feelings—but bottling them up can fuel anxiety, depression, and isolation. In this post, trauma-trained therapist Dayna Stein, LCSW explains why specialized therapy for men matters and how her solution-focused approach helps clients get unstuck.

From “therapy is too expensive” to “my friends are enough,” TV tropes and stigma fuel plenty of myths. In this post, Red Bank therapist Dayna Stein unpacks nine misunderstandings and shows why professional, evidence-based help can be a smart, short-term investment in your wellbeing.

Movies show mind control, but real hypnosis is a brief, evidence-based tool that puts you in charge. Red Bank clinician Dayna Stein explains who can be hypnotized, how it feels, and why even skeptics can benefit.

From middle-of-the-night ruminations to everyday jitters, five clinicians reveal the simple habits—like Calm’s Sleep Stories, guitar breaks, and mindful self-compassion—that keep their own anxiety in check.

Spring’s been rainy, so the therapists of Red Bank Psychology turned pages instead of pedals. Here are six moving picks—from Irvin Yalom’s musings on mortality to Lori Gottlieb’s behind-the-couch memoir—that will carry you (and your clients) well into summer.

Is your partnership stuck on struggle-mode? From needs going unmet to family disapproval, Dayna Stein, LCSW, highlights eight warning signs that it may be healthier to walk away—and why the fear of being alone is often short-lived.

School flagged your child for ADHD testing? Get clarity fast. This post breaks down what happens during a neuropsychological assessment, why six hours of iPad-based tasks matter, who administers them, and how the 12-page report turns data into actionable school accommodations.

A spinal cord stimulator can ease chronic pain—but first comes a routine psych exam. Learn how the evaluation works, why anxiety or depression won’t disqualify you, and what extra support a psychologist can add to your pain-management plan.

Anger is a sneaky trap that keeps you chained to what hurts. Learn five evidence-backed ways—from minding your body’s stress signals to quietly choosing forgiveness—to defuse the heat, reclaim control, and show up calmer, healthier, and stronger in every relationship.