Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW

About

Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, is passionate about making education on emotions accessible to all people and sharing a practical and life-changing tool she calls The Change Triangle. She is the author of the award-winning book, It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self (Random House & Penguin UK, Feb. 2018). She received her BA in biochemistry from Wesleyan University and an MSW from Fordham University. She is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor. She has published articles in The New York Times, Time.com, Oprah.com and professional journals. Her blog, the Change Triangle, is read worldwide. Hendel was also the psychological consultant on AMC’s Mad Men. She lives in New York City.

Books by Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW

Recent Posts

Feeling Anxious? You Might Have an Internal Conflict

Experiencing opposite needs at the same time can make us feel stuck.

Recovering From My Body Perfectionism

A Personal Perspective: Most of us judge our bodies and obsess about being more perfect. How can we feel more comfortable in our skin?

Understanding and Healing Perfectionism

Struggling with perfectionism? Understanding the root emotions will ease this symptom.

5 Instant Benefits From Working the Change Triangle

Our dysfunctional society fails to provide us with an education in emotions. But learning a few basics can help reduce symptoms of buried emotions like anxiety and depression.

Easing the Guilt and Jealousy

We can be jealous and happy for others at the same time.

2 Things Not to Say When Your Child Says “I Hate You!”

Parents often think that children shouldn't use the word "hate." But the word itself isn't the problem, and how parents respond can make all the difference.

One Simple Fix to Combat Social Anxiety

Ever feel anxious walking into a social gathering? This tip will help!

Emotions Are Physical

Most people think emotions happen in the mind. But emotions, above all, are physical experiences.

Want to Feel More Authentic?

Defenses are the creative ways we spare ourselves emotional discomfort. They also adversely affect the feeling of being connected to ourselves and others.

Healing From Trauma Means Dealing With Disgust

Disgust is rarely written about, but it is crucial to name and validate it when treating trauma. Here's how to start.