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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girl grieving during the holidays

Grief During the Holidays: How to Navigate Grief in a Season of Joy

Are you experiencing a loss and struggling to find joy this holiday season? Read this blog to learn about grief during the holidays.

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holiday shopping

Holiday Budgeting Tips: How to Enjoy the Season Without the Financial Stress

Do the holidays make you more stressed than merry? Read this blog to learn holiday budgeting tips to reduce your financial stress.

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race-based trauma and body image

5 Ways to Heal Body Image From Race-Based Trauma [Video]

This video blog explores the long-term effects of race-based trauma on body image and how we can begin to heal.

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