Coronavirus — How we are protecting our patients: 

Due to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), for everyone’s safety, if you have any of the following symptoms please do not come to the office. You should also immediately contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing: 

• Fever

• Cough 

• Weakness 

• Headache 

• If you have had recent travel to China, Italy, Iran or any other European countries, please let us know as well. 

We are now offering our patients the option of video/phone sessions. If you are interested, please speak to the front desk to set this up. We are also asking if someone accompanies you to your session that they wait in the car to minimize exposure in our waiting room. We are disinfecting all surfaces daily and employees are practicing preventive measures as part of our normal protocol. 

As you know, the safety of our patients is our number one priority and with your help we can minimize potential health risks associated with coronavirus. 

Virtual Care Available: 

Telepsychiatry Telemedicine  Teletherapy Telemed Telehealth Psychology Services Online 

Virtual Care: Telepsychiatry Telemedicine Teletherapy Telemed Telehealth Psychology Services Online

Telepsychiatry connects our Psycologists, counselors, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals with our patients via online video sessions. With telepsychiatry, there is no need for either patient or physician to travel to an office.

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How to Improve Brain Fog | Long COVID | Psychologist Toms River NJ

Tackling Brain Fog From Long COVID

Suffering from COVID infection is an unpleasant experience in itself. But what can make this experience worse is the possible “brain fog” after one’s initial recovery. Many patients report that after recovering from COVID, they start to experience certain symptoms that medical experts refer to as “Long COVID” or Post-COVID Syndrome—and these symptoms may include cognitive problems that we commonly known as brain fog. So, let’s dig a bit deeper into this topic!
Cognitive Effects of COVID-19 Brain Fog | Psychologists | Toms River, NJ | Manahawkin, NJ | Freehold, NJ - Ocean County NJ

Cognitive Effects of COVID-19

All over social media and the news, COVID-19 brain fog is the talk of the town. But what causes the neurological effects? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, can affect brain health either directly or indirectly
Covid-19 Stress Management | Psychologist for Covid-19 | Psychologists | Toms River, NJ | Manahawkin, NJ | Freehold, NJ - Ocean County NJ

The Impact of Stress on Thinking Skills

Within the past year, the lifestyle changes associated with the Covid-19 pandemic have caused an increase in psychological stress for many individuals. Although public health initiatives including working remotely, engaging in virtual learning, and social distancing are beneficial for reducing the spread of the virus, these measures can result in individuals feeling isolated or overwhelmed by increased demands within the home. 
Parenting tips = Dealing with Covid-19 stress

Why Your Brain Feels Broken – Coping With Stress During Covid-19

I don’t know how else to put it, but lately it seems like my brain is broken. I’m not functioning with the mental quickness I’m used to. I find myself struggling to locate words I want to use, like “vigilant” (it took me a full day to remember it). Sometimes when I’m especially tired in the evenings, I will trail off midsentence, and when my husband asks a follow-up question I will have completely lost my train of thought — it drives him bonkers.
Controlling anxiety during the Coronavirus Pandemic -Coping With Anxiety after Quarantine

Coping With Anxiety after Quarantine

It is important to understand you are not alone in your feelings and it is normal to feel anxious. While no one has a magic remedy to the challenges that lay ahead, psychologists are sharing their advice on how to navigate our new normal and strategies to cope with the emerging fears and anxieties that might come with it:
8 Tips for a Consistent Meditation Practice

8 Tips for a Consistent Meditation Practice

So you’ve read the research on meditation and you’re ready to reduce your anxiety and stress, sharpen your focus and attention, and increase your compassion and self awareness. The experts say all you have to do is find some time in your day to sit and tune in to your breath. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, maybe not. Meditation itself is not always the challenge. Rather, incorporating this new practice into your routine and sticking with it long enough to achieve effective meditation is where things can get tricky. That’s why we’re here to help! Here are eight tips for developing a consistent meditation practice:
Ways To Help Increase Productivity And Decrease Anxiety During COVID-19

Ways To Help Increase Productivity And Decrease Anxiety During COVID-19

Are you finding it difficult to remain motivated and accomplish tasks that have been on your to-do list for months? Are other people’s posts about their accomplishments on social media making you feel sad and defeated? Our minds are always working, it does not stop in times of uncertainty. During these difficult times, our brains are more likely to process “what-if” scenarios. These types of scenarios make it difficult to relax or remain calm. Our brain is processing two key thoughts: