Lowey Psychological Services

10/28/2026

Ever caught a whiff of something and been instantly pulled back to childhood? 🌿

Our sense of smell is wired closely to the brain’s memory and emotion centers, which is why a scent can feel like time travel. This episode of The Science of Happiness explores the research, plus a simple “scent walk” you can try to feel more grounded and present. 👃☕🌸

Discover how our sense of smell can transport us back to meaningful memories, shape our emotions, and influence the brain systems involved in memory and mood.

10/22/2026

New beginnings feel a little less daunting with community. 🪢

Whether you’re entering a new stage of parenthood, heading off to college, or putting down roots in a new city, connecting with others can bring encouragement, perspective, and a sense of belonging. A few local organizations that can help:

👶 The Village and Nesting House: support groups and programs for new and expecting parents
🎓 Campus Philly: helps college students explore the city, meet peers, and build community
🌆 GoodThings PHL: social events to help you make meaningful connections around Philadelphia

No matter what season of life you’re entering, finding your people can make the journey a little easier.

The Village: https://www.thevillagesj.com/
Nesting House: https://nestinghouse.com/pages/community-groups
Campus Philly: https://campusphilly.org/
GoodThings PHL: https://goodthingsphl.com/

10/19/2026

You can finish every task and still wonder why work feels so flat.

Greater Good explores “rustout”: the strain of feeling underused or disconnected from meaningful work. It's a useful conversation starter if “busy” doesn't describe what you're missing.

You can be good at your job and still feel a lack of engagement, challenge, and meaning.

10/15/2026

We’re so proud to share that our CEO, Dr. Nicole Machinski, has been named one of Philadelphia Family’s 2026 Women of Influence! 🎉

Building on the foundation laid by our founder, Dr. Robin Lowey, Nicole has spent nearly two decades helping grow Lowey Psychological Services into a 30+ clinician practice, launching our forensic division, and mentoring the next generation of women psychologists, all with one goal: making high-quality care easier to access for Philadelphia families.

Read her full profile below!

Meet 2026 Philly Women of Influence award winner Nicole Machinski of Lowey Psychological Services.

10/07/2026

Your new habit shouldn't need a perfect day to happen.

One sentence in a journal. One stretch after brushing your teeth. A starting point you can repeat when life gets busy.

This Greater Good article explains why smaller beginnings can help a habit stick. 🌱

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_build_a_habit_by_starting_ridiculously_small

09/30/2026

When anxiety spikes, your thoughts can start moving faster than you can keep up with. Grounding techniques bring your attention back to the present moment and give your nervous system a chance to settle. Keep these in your back pocket!

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If your anxiety is making you feel disconnected from your body, you’re not alone. Here are some ways you can ground yourself in the present moment to soothe your body and mind.

09/28/2026

📢 Lunch & Learn: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Join Evelyn Shoop, MSN, PMHNP-BC, for a clinician-focused overview of psychedelic-assisted therapy! Evelyn will cover the current research and legal landscape, treatment frameworks, and practical and ethical considerations.

🗓️ Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Open to therapists within and outside of Lowey Psychological Services.

Registration required to receive the Zoom link. Scan the QR code or register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dEWh_HdiTpy2Rk_xAuCCIA #/registration

*Educational program only. Lowey Psychological Services does not currently provide psychedelic-assisted therapy.*

09/25/2026

🌟 Service Spotlight: Executive Functioning Coaching 🌟

For many students, challenges with planning, organization, time management, task initiation, follow-through, and working independently can make school and daily life feel overwhelming.

helps students build practical skills, routines, and strategies they can use at school, at home, and beyond!

At Lowey Psychological Services, Executive Functioning Coaching is led by Daniel Cherry, whose background as a school psychologist helps him understand the academic and organizational demands students face. Through supportive, personalized coaching, students can build confidence, independence, and long-term skills for success.

Learn more here: https://drlowey.com/executive-function-coaching/

09/23/2026

Family therapy isn’t just for crisis moments, though it can absolutely help with those too. It’s a space to work through communication breakdowns, behavioral struggles, and the everyday friction that builds in any household.

Our family therapists help create an environment built on trust, respect, and understanding, whatever your family looks like.

Learn more or schedule a consultation: https://drlowey.com/services/family-psychotherapy/

09/18/2026

🌟 Clinician Spotlight: Dr. Noa Glick, Psy.D. 🌟

Dr. Glick has more than 20 years of experience conducting psychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults. She works closely with families to better understand what may be contributing to a child’s challenges with attention, organization, behavior, learning, or emotional functioning.

Through ADHD Diagnostic Evaluations and Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations, Dr. Glick helps provide clarity, individualized recommendations, and support for treatment, school accommodations, and future planning.

For families who are unsure which type of evaluation is the right fit, our intake team is available to help discuss concerns and guide next steps.

Reach out to schedule with Dr. Glick! https://drlowey.com/contact-us/