Dr. Monica Johnson

Dr. Monica Johnson |

Most people have heard of PTSD. Fewer people are familiar with Complex PTSD — a related but distinct condition that develops from a different kind of traumatic experience and produces

Dr. Monica Johnson |

If you have BPD — or if you’ve recently been diagnosed — you’ve probably encountered a lot of information about what BPD is and what the symptoms look like. What’s

A cartoon character holding her arms out around people, representing a boundary. Enmeshment trauma can affect your ability to set boundaries. Learn how trauma therapy in NYC, NY can help you build self-worth.
Dr. Monica Johnson |

Healing from enmeshment means building the thing your family system never made room for: a self. If you grew up in an enmeshment trauma dynamic, you already know what it

Dr. Monica Johnson |

BPD affects relationships in specific, consistent ways that are often the most impairing feature of the condition. The intense connection, the rapid escalation, the swings between closeness and distance, the

Trauma treatment mind-body approach at Kind Mind Psychology NYC
Dr. Monica Johnson |

Trauma doesn’t just live in your memories — it lives in your body. At Kind Mind Psychology, we’ve seen firsthand how trauma leaves imprints on the nervous system that talk

BPD vs. Bipolar — How to Tell the Difference, Kind Mind Psychology
Dr. Monica Johnson |

BPD and bipolar disorder are two of the most frequently confused conditions in mental health — and the confusion is not just semantic. A misdiagnosis in either direction leads to

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder — Symptoms, Misconceptions, and What It Actually Feels Like, Kind Mind Psychology
Dr. Monica Johnson |

Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most stigmatized diagnoses in mental health. It carries a reputation — in clinical settings and in popular culture — that is often more

Illustration of a therapist taking notes next to a search bar reading INSURANCE???
Dr. Monica Johnson |

Finding a therapist is hard enough. Finding one who takes your insurance can feel like a part-time job. The directories are overwhelming, half the listings are outdated, and calling around

Illustration of a therapist and client talking during a first therapy session
Dr. Monica Johnson |

Starting therapy is a significant step. It can also feel intimidating — particularly if you’ve never done it before, or if past experiences with therapy didn’t go well. One of

Illustration of a confused person shrugging under a cloud of question marks, choosing between IFS and EMDR
Dr. Monica Johnson |

If you’ve been researching trauma therapy, you’ve probably encountered both IFS and EMDR. Both are evidence-based. Both are used for trauma. Both are offered at Kind Mind Psychology. And both

What Is Sleep Hygiene?

Sleep hygiene refers to both your sleep environment and behavior. It’s the art of creating routines around healthy habits and avoiding things that can interfere

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