Katherine Cullen MFA, LMSW

About

Katherine (Schreiber) Cullen, MFA, LMSW, is a psychotherapist and writer based in New York City. Her work has been featured by Psychology Today, where she was previously an editor, Time, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Weight Watchers Magazine, Rehabs.com, mindbodygreen.com, PsychCentral.com, and Greatist.com. She has also appeared on ABC Nightline, NY1 News, and CBS.

Books by Katherine Cullen MFA, LMSW

Recent Posts

7 Secrets to Liking Yourself More

We can't will ourselves into higher self-esteem. We need to act in ways that warrant and cultivate it. Increasing self-compassion and doing good for others are two ways to start.

The Dirty Trick Your Anxious Brain Plays on You

When our bodies enact the stress response, our brains fail to differentiate between possible and probable negative outcomes.

Can Poor Communication in Relationships Harm Our Health?

Poor communication in relationships doesn't just make us upset. It can also impair our immunity. Here's how to improve communication to protect your and your partner's health.

How to Use Social Media Without Losing Your Mind

Six tips to prevent online interactions from making you miserable.

Should You Try Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?

7 answers to common questions about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), from an expert.

Suppressing Emotions Can Harm You—Here's What to Do Instead

A primer on how to acknowledge and make space for our emotions without letting them rule us.

Protecting Youth From Cannabis Marketing

Here's how you can help bolster teens' mental health and media literacy skills to improve their resistance to cannabis product ads.

4 Reasons Couples Keep Repeating the Same Arguments

The same spats with our partners can deplete our relationship of satisfaction, trust, and safety. Here's why they crop up over and over—and how to stop the cycle.

5 Myths About Trauma

Trauma has become an increasingly popular topic in recent years. But its widespread recognition risks diluting the truth about what it actually entails. Here's some clarification.

The Ancient Mental Health Hack No One Has Time For

Here's why sharing meals helps alleviate stress and how we can reap its benefits, no matter how busy our schedules are.