Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates Psychological Services

Widespread uncertainty makes it hard for us to concentrate. Lack of focus makes everything take longer, and so we work more but accomplish less. For many, being productive during COVID-19 has proven much more challenging than during normal times. Here, discover how structuring your day can make a difference. Listing your top prioritiesand building your routine around themcan help you to accomplish your most vital tasks. #COVID19 #MentalHealth

Get to know us a little better! In the latest addition to our video series, owner and executive director Dr. Nicole Machinski shares about our practice, which has been offering #therapy, counseling and assessment services in #Philadelphia and surrounding areas for 30 years.

Announcing a new video series from Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates Psychological Services! Over the next few months, tune in to hear members of our team share about what they do. Kicking off the series is Dr. Nicole Machinski, our practice’s owner and executive director.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kai Syvertsen is our new Clinical Director! Dr. Syvertsen has been providing psychotherapy and psychological evaluations at Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates Psychological Services for 14 years, and it is a joy to welcome him to this new role. See below to learn more about him! #MentalHealth #Philadelphia #therapy

For many, #Thanksgiving will look different than usual this year. If you’re feeling sad and disappointed about your revised holiday plans, be sure to give this a read to discover helpful, science-backed ways to foster connection, positivity, and gratitude. We hope you have a safe, happy Thanksgiving!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Johnson to our team! Dr. Johnson is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in providing therapy and assessment to adults and young adults. Please join us in welcoming her and learn more about her expertise and experience here! #MentalHealth #Philadelphia #therapy

This week, #Philadelphia imposed new COVID-19 restrictions that have many feeling anxious and discouraged about an isolated winter ahead. Now more than ever, it’s essential to try to do small things each day that can improve #MentalHealth. This is a helpful resource with concrete actions you can take to boost "happiness" hormones! #COVID19

Have you spent the year struggling with setting and achieving goals? This has been the experience of many, as the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted many opportunities or created circumstances that made pursuing a goal feel impossible. The New Year is a good time to consider which of your goals might be worth letting goand which you may want to pursue as personally meaningful. Begin that journey of discovery here. #COVID19 #NewYear

New research shows one in five people who contracted and recovered from COVID-19 were diagnosed with a mental illness within three months of recuperating. Common diagnoses were #anxiety and #insomnia. Especially as COVID-19 cases surge in Philadelphia, it’s important to stay attuned not just to physical health but to mental health as well!

Feeling the #stress of this pivotal election week? While there’s nothing you can do to speed the results, there are many ways to reclaim some agency by staying calm in body and mind. Find some helpful strategies here! #MentalHealth

As #Philadelphia reels with civil unrest following a black man being killed by police, it’s important to prioritize #MentalHealth and how to begin to heal as a community. Here, find insights from mental health professionals. While this article dates back to June, its suggestions are relevant for those coping with what is transpiring in our city.

Stress from COVID-19 is seriously threatening the #MentalHealth of our country, particularly our youngest generation, according to a new national survey from the American Psychological Association. Other major stressors are related to health care, the economy, racism, and the presidential election. Read more about these findings and the specific ways we can support those who are most affected.

Why is it important to hope? Experts say hope can provide resilience against things like #anxiety, #depression and #PTSD. It can offer chemical benefits in the form of endorphins and lowered stress levels. It can even boost productivity. In times like these, it may be harder than ever to find hope. In this article, discover strategies for cultivating hope as an active coping strategy, even in difficult circumstances.

Meet the newest member of our team! Florencia Pahl, Psy.D., is a Doctor of Psychology focusing on adult mental health. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and able to work with clients in both languages. Multicultural psychotherapy and culturally sensitive interventions permeate Dr. Pahl's approach to psychotherapy. She is passionate about empowering individuals, working through experiences related to social justice, and the intersection of culture, gender and race. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Pahl to our team. Request an appointment with her here: https://drlowey.com/request-an-appointment/

Is it time to seek help for #MentalHealth? If the answer is yes, find it here: https://drlowey.com/

How stressful is your lifestyle? How much is it affecting you? The negative effects of prolonged, elevated #stress can be immense both physically and mentally. This quiz is a helpful tool for measuring how stressed you are and if it may be time to seek help.

September is #NationalRecoveryMonth. Celebrate the 23 million Americans in recovery from #addiction, and be sure to explore this great resource from Google about treatments, prevention, and how to seek support during COVID-19.

What we focus on shapes our mental narrative, which affects how we feel about work. Do you often feel stuck in a rut during your workday? Try changing your habits. Here are some strategies that can help you to feel happier, be intrinsically motivated, and perceive obstacles as a challenge rather than a threat.

Current research suggests about 25% of Americans are experiencing symptoms of #depression, a rate nearly three times what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the ongoing uncertainty it has caused, the pandemic is particularly distressing because it mandates social disconnectiona key factor in #resilience. Learn more about what makes this disaster so harmful to #MentalHealth and who is most likely to be affected.