Three offices in New Jersey! Telehealth services are available. We now accept Aetna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and Oxford with most providers. Contact us for more information.
Relaxing isn’t just about resting the body; it also means calming the mind. It lowers blood pressure, reduces the production of stress hormones and heals muscle pain. Adopting mindful techniques is crucial, especially amid a raging pandemic. Work deadlines, which need to be juggled with household responsibilities, children and even pets can get the best…
Our founder and former Clinical Director, Dr. Margie Nichols, is a pioneer in the field of queer-affirmative psychotherapy. After leaving IPG, she distilled forty years of experience into a book that was recently published, titled The Modern Clinician’s Guide to Working with LGBTQ+ Clients. It is a comprehensive handbook of information, personal experiences, techniques, and case…
A healthy marriage plays an important role in a person’s overall well-being. You tend to be more confident, have better focus, sleep better, and keep stress levels under control when you share a fulfilling relationship with your partner. It is a life-long commitment of forgiveness, respect and happiness. However, every relationship runs into speed bumps…
Eating disorder is quite common. It is known to affect 9% of the global population and 28.8 million Americans are likely to suffer from this in their lifetime. The condition itself is quite baffling at times, which makes it difficult to tell fact from fiction. Further, low levels of mental health literacy have added on…
Challenges are a part and parcel of life. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to cope during tough times. One effective way is positive thinking. Studies have found that it reduces the risk of several serious diseases, including stroke, respiratory complications and heart issues, while ensuring better psychological health and lower rates of depression, according…
Good social skills mean a lifetime of healthy interactions. It helps a child develop better social skills, interpret feelings of others and learn to cooperate. In fact, the development of the brain depends on environmental stimulation, which further enhances cognitive, language and emotional skills, according to an article by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)….
The SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to wreak havoc across the world. On January 8, 2021 alone, America reported 4,000 deaths. Plus, the new UK coronavirus strain is highly infectious and is likely to lead to increased transmission of the infection. This medical emergency has not only impacted the global economy, it has had ripple effects on…
We’re excited to announce two online support groups starting up at IPG in 2021, run by IPG therapists. One is a group for People of Color ages 21 and up, called “Black, Brown, and In Between”. There will be a men’s group and a women’s group, and both groups will come together every third session….
Sadly, discrimination and mistreatment have been a way of life for the LGBTQ community, although organizations like the Society for Human Rights strive to promote social acceptance. Federal agencies have also laid down laws to protect gays and transgenders. But millions of Americans still fear embarrassment due to their sexual orientation. If you or someone…
Beyond the regular “blues,” children often suffer from clinical depression. They tend to become unusually irritable, angry, or quiet, which disrupts their lives. Worldwide, 10%-20% of the children experience psychological disorders and depression is often called the “common cold” of mental illnesses. In fact, 3 in 4 children aged 3-17 with depression also suffer from…
