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10/09/2026

Some of us didn’t choose the overthinking life, it chose us.
*TikTok credit to itsamagicallife

10/08/2026

It's National Depression Screening Day. Screening matters because depression can be easy to dismiss as just being tired, stressed, or "off," and a quick, confidential check-in can help you tell the difference. Early awareness makes it easier to get support before things start to feel unmanageable. If any of this sounds familiar, we're here.

To take the Depression Screening Quiz, click this link: https://www.anchortherapy.org/quizzes

10/08/2026

Wondering how being raised by a narcissistic parent has impacted you?

"Maybe you spent your childhood reading a parent's mood before you walked in the door, adjusting your voice, your plans, even your personality to keep things calm. Maybe you're an adult now with your own apartment and your own job, and you still flinch a little every time your phone lights up with their name. Growing up with a narcissistic parent means being raised by someone whose need for admiration, control, or validation consistently came before your own emotional needs, and the effects of that don't stay in childhood.

This post walks through ten of the most common patterns adult children of narcissistic parents carry, from how you talk to yourself to how you learn to trust the people you love. Some of these might sound exactly like you. Others might describe a sibling who had a noticeably different role in the family than you did. Either way, recognizing the pattern is usually the first real step toward changing it."



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Adult children of narcissistic parents often carry patterns from growing up with a narcissistic parent. Our Hoboken, NJ therapists break down 10 of them.

10/07/2026

We've all been there… Some days you just need to hand over the "I'm on vocal rest" sign. 😅 Therapy works best when you show up as you are, difficult questions and all (but hey, we'll take the silence too).

10/07/2026

Mental health support is a group effort. Some days you’re the one keeping your friend steady, other days you’re both going down together. 😂
*TikTok credit to chelley.from.the.rock

10/06/2026

If you're thinking about going no contact, this blog is for you.

"Maybe it's the third holiday in a row you've spent bracing yourself before a phone call. Maybe you've rehearsed what you'll say to a parent who never lets you finish a sentence. If you've started quietly wondering whether the relationship is worth what it costs you, you're not the only one asking. No contact with parents means deliberately ending communication with a parent, usually after other ways of managing the relationship haven't worked, and even considering it can come with guilt before you've made any decision at all.

This post walks through what no contact means, why so many adult children are choosing it right now, and how to tell whether it might be the right move for you. We'll also get into what the research shows about how common this really is, what tends to happen to these relationships over time, and how to go about it if you decide that's where you're headed."

Click this link for the full blog: https://www.anchortherapy.org/blog/no-contact-with-parents-hoboken-nj-therapist

Thinking about going no contact with parents? Here's what it means, why so many people choose it, and how our Hoboken, NJ therapists can help.

10/06/2026

This week (Oct 4–10) is Mental Illness Awareness Week which is a time to talk openly, break down stigma, and remind each other that support is always within reach. Mental illness touches far more lives than most people realize, and a diagnosis is never the whole story of who someone is. Recovery doesn't look the same for everyone, and there's no wrong way to take care of yourself. If this week is speaking to you, we're here when you're ready. 💙

10/05/2026

Meet Courtney Glashow, LCSW our owner and psychotherapist!

As part of our Meet the Therapist series, our therapists share the songs they’re playing on repeat. Courtney’s pick is “Take My Heart With You” by The Lost Boys Musical.

Courtney specializes in:
⚓ADHD
⚓Attachment Issues
⚓Behavioral Issues
⚓Career Counseling
⚓Couples Counseling
⚓Depression
⚓Family Issues
⚓OCD
⚓School Issues
⚓Self-Esteem
⚓Trauma and PTSD

To learn more about Courtney, click this link: https://www.anchortherapy.org/courtney-glashow

10/05/2026

Some days aren’t about thriving. They’re about staying in it. If you’ve been carrying more than usual lately, this is your reminder that showing up counts, even on the hard days. Send this to someone who’s been pushing through. 💙

10/02/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a reminder that kindness is something we can all keep practicing, at school, at home, and everywhere in between. If your child is struggling with bullying, or you're not sure how to start that conversation, we're here to help.