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What is Addiction and Why Do We Get Addicted to Substances?

Addiction is a confusing and devastating experience for everyone. Read this blog to learn why we get addicted to substances, and how to help.

June 12, 2025

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Tips for Improving Social Anxiety

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Read this blog to learn tips for improving social anxiety through wellness practices.

July 18, 2024

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Understanding Anger Management

Are you interested in learning about how to manage your anger? This blog post covers common anger cues and coping strategies.

March 30, 2023

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What is Addiction and Why Do We Get Addicted to Substances?

Addiction is a confusing and devastating experience for everyone. Read this blog to learn why we get addicted to substances, and how to help.

Alyssa Pokorny June 12, 2025

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Tips for Improving Social Anxiety

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Read this blog to learn tips for improving social anxiety through wellness practices.

Alyssa Pokorny July 18, 2024

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Understanding Anger Management

Are you interested in learning about how to manage your anger? This blog post covers common anger cues and coping strategies.

Alyssa Pokorny March 30, 2023

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Biphobia Explained: What It Is and How It Affects Mental Health [Video]

Do you struggle with feeling valid in your bisexuality? Watch this video blog to better understand biphobia and bi erasure.

By Emily D'AmoreJune 25, 2026

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Four Ways to be an LGBTQ+ Ally Beyond Pride Month

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community can be more than showing up during Pride month. This blog includes how to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year long.

By Don McCarthy - NYC TherapistJune 18, 2026

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How to Cope with LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Microaggressions

Have you experienced LGBTQ+ discrimination or microaggressions? Read this blog to learn how to better cope and receive support.

By Kuzé DavilaJune 11, 2026

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Biphobia Explained: What It Is and How It Affects Mental Health [Video]

Do you struggle with feeling valid in your bisexuality? Watch this video blog to better understand biphobia and bi erasure.

By Emily D'Amore — June 25, 2026

LGBTQ ally

Four Ways to be an LGBTQ+ Ally Beyond Pride Month

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community can be more than showing up during Pride month. This blog includes how to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year long.

By Don McCarthy - NYC Therapist — June 18, 2026

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How to Cope with LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Microaggressions

Have you experienced LGBTQ+ discrimination or microaggressions? Read this blog to learn how to better cope and receive support.

By Kuzé Davila — June 11, 2026

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5 Signs Political Stress Is Impacting Your Mental Health [Video]

Do you find yourself reading the news and feeling overwhelmed? This video blog shares signs that political stress is impacting mental health.

By Andrew Gordon — June 4, 2026

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Can AI Therapy Replace a Real Therapist?

Have you ever used chatGPT as your therapist? This blog explores AI therapy and how it can be helpful, but it can't replace a real therapist.

By Sam Fogarty — May 28, 2026

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Can Trauma be Passed Down? Understanding Intergenerational Trauma

Have you noticed the impacts of intergenerational trauma? This blog explores how trauma can be passed down in families and how to heal.

By Julie Hoffmann — May 21, 2026

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