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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice

White Plains, NY

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I'm generally anxious and compulsive, but how do I know if it's serious enough that I need medication?

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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice) answered

HI Anon, I couldn't agree more about seeking psychotherapy first. A very useful tool, that I implement in my practice, is ...

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Sometimes I feel like I have to be everything to everyone. How can I learn to say “no” to people?

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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice) answered

In addition to Lisa's great insights, might I suggest that you reflect on your possible need to be needed? What would happen if you could BE...

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Why am I only attracted to emotionally unavailable guys?

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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice) answered

Hi Anon, My heart goes out to you. If you were wounded by your relationship with your dad, it would be wonderful if you could co...

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I'm in a really good place with my anorexia recovery but every once a while I binge eat. Is this a common problem during recovery?

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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice) answered

Please remember to trust yourself--and know that your history of believing that you could not have all that you wanted (my guess is, this we...

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I take Vicodin recreationally with alcohol about twice a month. I'm not worried about addiction, but should I be worried about my liver?

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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice) answered

Hi there--I think the fact that you asked this question belies the truth: you know that, liver function aside, taking prescription medicatio...

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I feel like I'm starting to get into a constant pattern of eating or shopping to fill an emotional void. How can I break out of this pattern?

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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice) answered

In addition to the wonderful responses, I would add one thought of preparation--

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What can I do about my boyfriend’s anger problems? He loses his temper easily, and while he's never physically harmed me, he can be really mean and seems to lose control.

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Andrea Labis, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Private Practice) answered

This is an older post but an even older issue in relationships. If you feel uncomfortable with the way you are treated, you know every...