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Bisma Anwar, LMHC

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Bisma Anwar is a Licensed Mental Health counselor. She has a Master of Education and a Master of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her areas of expertise include depression and anxiety, stress management, and cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy. Bisma has extensive experience counseling children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds and helping them deal with various life issues. Bisma currently works at Mount Sinai Hospital in the Psychiatric Department as a therapist and has a podcast called Therappuccino where she addresses various issues related to mental health.
How to Deal With Grieving the Loss of a Spouse
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Published on: 21 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

How to Deal with Grieving the Loss of a Spouse

Published on: 21 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Feb 21, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW
The death of a spouse is one of life’s most difficult and painful experiences. Losing a spouse can…
Pretty Woman walking down the street, frowning
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Published on: 10 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

How to Deal with Being Sexually Assaulted or Raped

Published on: 10 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Feb 10, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Content Warning: Sexual violence and assault are discussed in this article. If you or a loved one is…
Therapist and group of patients in milieu therapy
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Published on: 02 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

What is Milieu Therapy?

Published on: 02 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Feb 02, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Milieu therapy (MT) is a therapeutic treatment approach for mental health conditions. This therapeutic modality relies heavily on…
Couple after fight, not talking
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Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Self-Sabotaging in a Relationship: Signs, Causes, & How to Stop It

Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Jan 27, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
As humans, we all crave intimacy and social connection. For some people, though, intimacy can be a source…
man yelling at woman
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Published on: 04 Oct 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

How to Communicate Better in a Relationship

Published on: 04 Oct 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Oct 04, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Even though communication is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship, it’s something that many people — and couples…
family eating together
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Published on: 03 Oct 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

How to Deal with Verbally Abusive Parents

Published on: 03 Oct 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Oct 03, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Abuse can take many forms — this includes (the often-ignored) verbal abuse. Although you may not get physical…
woman crouching down and man sitting next to her
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Published on: 26 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

3 Different Types of Stress & How to Tell the Difference

Published on: 26 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Sep 26, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Stress is the body’s natural response to challenges, pressure, and threats. While it is a normal part of…
man sitting with head in hands
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Published on: 24 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Stress Therapy: A Helpful Guide

Published on: 24 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Aug 24, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
While stress is a normal part of life, it can have serious, adverse effects when not properly managed.…
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Published on: 23 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
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Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Anticipatory Grief: Signs, Causes, & Coping Tips

Published on: 23 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Aug 23, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
Whether it is disenfranchised grief, prolonged grief disorder, or even pet grief, everyone experiences grief at some point…
woman with red hair sitting at table
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Published on: 27 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

The Asexuality Spectrum: Understanding the Different Types of Asexual

Published on: 27 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Jul 27, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Updated on 1/11/2023 Discussions about sexual orientation are often focused on sexual attraction toward a specific gender. However,…

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