Hypnosis: Forget What You've Seen on Screen
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.
How Mental Health Care Pros Beat Anxiety
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.
What Local Therapists are Reading
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.
How to Know When It's Time to Let Go of Someone You Love
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.
So, Your Kid Needs a Neuropsychological Evaluation for ADHD: 5 Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Why Do I Need a Psychological Examination for a Spinal Cord Stimulator Surgery?
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.
Five Ways to Escape Falling Prey to the Anger Trap
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.