Allison Abrams LCSW-R

About

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R, is a licensed psychotherapist and mental health advocate in NYC, author and contributing writer for Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, Verywell, Thrive Global, and Good Therapy. She is a media expert for outlets such as USA Today, Women's Day, Reader's Digest, Prevention, Yahoo, Washington Post, Business Insider, NBC, Elite Daily, and Livestrong. Allison is passionate about empowering men and women to overcome adversity and gain the confidence needed to thrive and achieve success.

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Books by Allison Abrams LCSW-R

Recent Posts

The Toll of Toxic Workplaces on Mental Health

The quality of your work life has a direct impact on your psychological well-being. Many organizations report a commitment to employee mental health, but is it just lip service?

How to Create a More Introvert-Friendly Work Culture

It is not always the loudest people in the room who have the best ideas. When introverts are given the floor, everyone benefits.

“My Colleagues Were Laid Off. Am I Next?”

Have you been affected by the recent tsunami of layoffs? Here are some ways to mitigate anxiety and find stability in an unstable job market.

Finding Joy and Engaging in the Dance of Life

If you struggle to find joy in your life, these practical exercises could help lift your spirit and raise your baseline levels of happiness.

How to Break Up With Your Therapist

Are you thinking about breaking up with your therapist? Here are some thoughts about how to go about it.

Languishing in the Time of Covid

Languishing, that elusive "blah" feeling, has been one of the most prominent psychological effects of the last year and it is a risk factor for major depression, researchers say.

Is a Mental Health Crisis the Next Pandemic?

According to a new study, physical and mental health continue to decline even as we approach the end of the pandemic.

Keeping Calm Amidst Global Chaos

If it feels like the world is spinning out of control, here are some simple yet powerful steps to help cultivate inner calm.

6 Depression Hacks

Sometimes a depressive episode can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Here are a few quick, on-the-spot tools to ease its symptoms.

Coping With the Psychological Effects of Social Distancing

We know ways to boost our immune system to fight a virus. But how do we build up immunity to the psychological effects of social distancing? Here are a few suggestions.