Mattie Chein LCSW

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Writing on anxiety, depression, healing, and the quiet work of coming back to yourself.

mental health · anxiety support · therapy tips · emoitional wellness · life after drinking · online therapy · self-compassion & healing · April 25, 2025

"Hangxiety": Why You Feel So Anxious After Drinking

Woke up anxious after a night of drinking? You're not alone. Hangxiety is real, and it's not just in your head. Learn what’s happening in your brain and how therapy in California and New York can help you reset.

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Therapy for Entrepreneurs · Entrepreneur Mental Health · High Achiever Therapy · Therapy for Founders · Therapist · Mental Health Support · March 28, 2025

Why More Entrepreneurs Are Going to Therapy, Even After They’ve “Made It”

More high-achieving professionals and successful entrepreneurs in California are turning to therapy, not because they’re falling apart, but because success alone isn’t enough. Discover why therapy for entrepreneurs is becoming the next power move for mental clarity, emotional balance, and long-term fulfillment.

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December 1, 2024

Not All Thoughts Are True: How CBT Can Change Your Life

Have you ever caught yourself overthinking a situation, convinced that someone doesn’t like you or that you’ve done something wrong? What if I told you that those thoughts might not even be true? As a therapist offering virtual therapy in California, I’ve seen how negative thoughts can hold people back from living their best lives. I’ve been there too. In this article, I’ll share how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) changed my life by teaching me to question my thoughts, challenge cognitive distortions, and take meaningful action. Ready to learn how to stop believing every negative thought you have? Let’s dive in!

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Depression · Therapy · Therapist · NewYork · Depression Therapy · Mental Health Support · Overcoming Depression · Mental Health Recovery · Signs of Depression · Benefits of Therapy · Holistic Mental Health · August 13, 2024

Understanding Depression: How Therapy for Depression Works.

Finding hope and healing through therapy. Overcome depression and regain control of your life.

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