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recommended readings

“Lean Into Negative Emotions. It’s the Healthy Thing to Do.”

by Melinda Wenner Moyer

I recommend this article to clients because it encourages self-compassion and emotional acceptance as effective tools for reducing stress, improving mood, and fostering a healthier relationship with oneself. This approach can be particularly helpful in therapy for those struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-criticism.

"Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Confidence"

by Kristin Wong

This article discusses the benefits of shifting from confidence to self-compassion, emphasizing that self-compassion can lead to greater resilience, realistic self-awareness, and improved motivation. Especially for NYC women, practicing self-compassion can be a powerful tool for personal growth, reducing self-criticism and fostering emotional well-being.

"Many Couples Struggle With Infertility in Silence"

by Jennifer Wolff Perrine

This article offers an in-depth look at the emotional, social, and political aspects of infertility, highlighting how deeply it affects individuals' mental health and well-being.

“When One Partner Wants Sex More Than the Other”

by Catherine Pearson

This article explores the commonality of desire discrepancies in long-term relationships and emphasizes the importance of open communication and new ways of understanding intimacy. It highlights how therapy, particularly couples therapy and sex therapy, can help partners navigate different levels and types of desire, improve emotional connection, and manage feelings of frustration or inadequacy.

“You’re Addicted to What?"

by Marty Klein

This read is important because it encourages us to think critically about how labels like “sex addiction” are used to stigmatize, control, or simplify complex human behaviors.

“Why Every Man Should See a Therapist”

by David McGlynn

This article highlights how attitudes toward therapy are evolving, especially among men, who increasingly see talking about their feelings as a vital part of overall wellness.

“Does Anyone Have the Right to Sex?”

by Amia Srinivasan

This article explores how sex, desire, and gender are deeply intertwined with social and political power, emphasizing that both individual preferences and societal norms shape our understanding of sexuality.

Laura Roemer (she/her/hers)
MFA | LCSW

15A East 10th Street
(917) 592-6890
office@lauraroemer.com

Therapy for individuals, couples, and groups. In-person and online sessions available.