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Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!

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The Evolution of Anxiety: How 2 Million Years Shaped Your Mind

Have you ever been anxious for seemingly small things? This blog explains how evolution has shaped how we experience anxiety today.

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3 Ways the Erotic Blueprint Will Improve Your Sex Life

Do you want to better understand your sexuality? This blog explores how to use the erotic blueprint to increase pleasure and satisfaction.

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When Loss Lingers: How to Recognize Ambiguous Loss [Video]

Have you experienced a loss without closure? Watch this video blog to learn how to navigate ambiguous loss and find ways to heal.

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How Will I Know if Therapy is Working For Me? [Video]

Are you feeling stuck in your therapy? Watch this video blog to identify if your therapy is working and what to do if it's not!

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Thriving in Polyamorous Relationships: What You Really Need to Know

Are you interested in polyamory but don't know where to start? This blog explores how to be successful in your polyamorous relationship.

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Power Exchange in Relationships: A Crash Course

Do you have fantasies about sexual submission or dominance? Read this blog to learn more about power exchange relationships.

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Forget Resolutions: Choose a Word for the Year Instead!

Tired of making New Years resolutions that are impossible to follow through with? Try a new approach - choose a word for the year!

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Understanding Parental Burnout: Effective Coping Strategies

Does parenting take a physical and mental toll on you? Read this blog to learn how to navigate parental burnout!

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From Fear to Freedom: How to Overcome Phobias

Do you struggle with intense fear or phobias? This blog provides strategies and treatment options for overcoming phobias.

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Is Porn Healthy For Your Relationship? [Video]

Do you watch porn while in a relationship? Watch this video blog to learn if watching porn is healthy for your relationship.

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How to Enjoy Being Alone During the Holidays

Are you spending this holiday season alone? Read this blog to learn how to make the most of this holiday season and cherish you alone time!

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How to Navigate Family Stress During the Holidays

Does your family experience high conflict? Read this blog to explore how to navigate family tension during the holidays.

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How to Help Someone With Trauma

Do you have a loved one with trauma? Read this blog to learn the impact of trauma and how to help someone with trauma.

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5 Tips for Trauma-Informed Intuitive Eating

Have you struggled with intuitive eating? This blog explores how trauma can impact intuitive eating and gives us tools for healing.

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5 Tips for Executive Functioning with ADHD

ADHD can cause executive dysfunction. Read this blog to learn more about ADHD and how to improve your executive functioning.

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Use Self-Compassion to be Your Own Friend

For many of us, being kind to other people comes naturally. Being kind to ourselves, however, is a different story. I often hear clients tell me about how compassionate, and supportive they are to their loved ones. I also often notice how these same people

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A Guide to Navigating the Holidays after a Difficult Year

The holidays often bring up emotions ranging from joy and excitement to depression and loneliness. This happens any year, but 2020 has been particularly rough for many people. Even the cheeriest of people may be finding it difficult to get in the holiday spirit. Between

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Body Image and Mental Health [Video]

Body Image and Mental Health [Transcript] We all have different definitions of what body image is. In this blog, I will break body image and mental health down into three parts: Affective: This is the way that you feel about your body. We all may

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What is Internalized Homophobia?

All members of the LGBTQ+ community have experienced some form of oppression, either directly or indirectly, related to their sexuality. The messages we in the community receive from society, family, religion, etc. about being “different,” “wrong,” “bad,” or “sinful” can have negative impacts on our

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4 Benefits of Virtual Therapy

Since COVID-19 has forced people to stay inside as much as possible, most therapists and their clients have been meeting virtually. While this did require some adjusting, many people are surprised by how happy they are with virtual therapy, or teletherapy. There are certainly advantages

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Why Should I Join a Therapy Group? [Video]

Have you ever wondered if joining a therapy group might be helpful? In this video blog, psychotherapists Weston Clay and Ashley Mead explore the various benefits of group therapy so that you can make an informed decision about whether it may be right for you!

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Race and Trauma: How to Begin Healing Racial Trauma

In late May, the police killing of George Floyd erupted into a surge of national protests. Though media coverage has waned, the effects of this traumatic incident and the events that followed are still lingering for many. Racial trauma has been experienced by people of

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Book Review: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Recently, the staff psychotherapists at myTherapyNYC met to discuss the book How to be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. As mental health counselors and social workers, we are trained to be lifelong learners in order to better serve the needs of any client

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Navigating Hesitation About Starting Therapy [Video]

Navigating Hesitation About Starting Therapy [Transcript] In this video blog, I will talk about the hesitation people often feel about starting therapy for the first time. “I don’t have enough time.” One of the first hesitations about starting therapy that I often hear people share

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