Author: Matt Cartwright, LCSW - NYC Therapist

shame

4 Steps to Combat Shame

Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are bad, wrong or broken and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. It

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Steps to Finding a Relationship

3 Steps to Finding a Relationship

Dating and looking for a relationship can be a difficult and daunting experience. The nature of dating sites and apps promise you will find the

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shame

4 Steps to Combat Shame

Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are bad, wrong or broken and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. It

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how to understand your emotions

Make Friends With Your Feelings

How many times has someone asked you ”what are you feeling?” You answer, “I don’t know; I guess I’m fine.” Fine is really not a feeling. Our

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How to Let Go of Perfectionism

Is perfectionism an issue for you? Are you struggling with the idea that you must do everything perfectly? If you do it perfectly then you

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emotional intimacy during sex

Unlocking Emotional Intimacy: How Therapy Can Transform Your Sex Life

Are you struggling with intimacy? This blog explores how therapy can unlock your emotional intimacy which will improve your sex life.

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Black woman's mental health

BIPOC Women’s Mental Health and the Cost of Being ‘The Strong One’

For BIPOC women, the expectation to always be the “strong one” creates an invisible burden that deeply affects BIPOC women's mental health.

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woman of color with imposter syndrome

Imposter Syndrome in Women of Color: How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud

Do you ever feel like a fraud? This blog explores how imposter syndrome hits different for women of color, and how to reclaim confidence.

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