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Micah B. Engel, NP-P Brooklyn, NY 11201, USAMicah B. Engel, NP-P is a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry providing medication management and person-centered therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. His specialties include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, trauma disorders, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. He is currently employed at Four Winds Hospital and Mosaic Mental Health. Mr. Engel also sees clients at his private practice. Mr. Engel is licensed to treat clients located in NY, NH and NM.
Dear Therapist:
I recently realized that I am never happy with myself. I used to think that if I learned well, did a good shidduch, was top of my class, and was successful, then I would finally feel worthwhile. I was recently complaining to a friend and he pointed out to me that objectively things are really good right now and if I feel so bad all the time, I should probably get help. It was a bit jarring to me honestly. I am starting …
Dear Therapist:
Recently there have been few shocking tragedies in my area. Each one has been very sudden, unexpected, and jarring in its own way. This is on top of the overall tzaros that have been happening in Eretz Yisroel since Succos. I find that for the last few weeks I am constantly on edge. Of course, I have been taking hisorerus from rabbonim and I try to be mechazek myself as much as possible. I find that I …
Dear Therapist:
I have a friend at work that was acting strangely and my coworkers are saying he "snapped." I am not sure what this means. Someone said this means he has psychosis. What is the meaning of psychosis? Is this something that can happen suddenly to someone without warning? I myself have gone to therapy in the past for anxiety and baruch Hashem I am doing very well but I am worried about something like this happening to me. I …
“Can I Become Spontaneously Psychotic?”
Lili Bernstein Goralnick, LCSWR-CCTP
It’s a question people are asking right now, and they are seeking concrete, concise and reassuring answers. Here is a guide for clinicians to help educate their clients, and for clients seeking information.
We’re living in a quick-and-easy solutions society, so here’s the quick answer: it depends… on VERY specific and mostly co …
Dear Therapist:
As we begin the season can you please share your general recommendations as to how parents should talk to their children about safety in the summer. Many parents (hopefully) know the basics, but I wonder if, based on your experiences, there are ways to discuss things that people don't know. Or maybe there are some things that people don't realize they should talk about with their kids. I think this would be a public service …
Dear Therapist:
I really appreciate your weekly column. What happens if a someone goes through trauma at home and doesn't take care of it—meaning, go for help. If they're fine, could they stay fine? I am worried because many people say it comes back in later years. Thank you!
Response:
The simple answer is yes; someone who experiences a “trauma” can be fine. However, this depends on a number of f …