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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two women practicing anger management

Anger Management: What We Get Wrong About Anger [Video]

Do you find yourself getting angry easily? Watch this video blog to learn what anger is telling us and how to practice anger management.

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man at a political protest engaging in activism and mental health

Activism and Mental Health: Ways to Balance and Avoid Burnout

Do you try to stay politically active but find you're getting burnt out? This blog explores how to protect your mental health as an activist.

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woman struggling with anxiety

High-Functioning Anxiety in Women: The Hidden Cost of Always Holding It Together

Do you struggle with high-functioning anxiety? Read this blog to learn what high-functioning anxiety in women looks like and what to do.

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