Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
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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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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Do you struggle with health anxiety? Read this blog to learn what health anxiety is and how to manage it with mindfulness.
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ADHD is everywhere in the media, but we are still getting it wrong in how ADHD shows up in women. Watch this video blog to learn more.
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Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.
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Worried about being an overprotective parent? Read this blog to learn how to keep your kids safe without being a helicopter parent.
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? This blog teaches us how to stop people pleasing and why honoring our needs improves relationships.
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Racial trauma is not just a present-day issue. This blog teaches us how the historical roots of slavery have led to systemic racism.
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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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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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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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Physical touch in relationships does not always have to be sexual. Learn how nonsexual touch can strengthen your relationship.
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Did you know there is a connection between food and your mood? Read this blog to learn about how healthy eating can improve mental health.
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This video blog examines how holding onto guilt and shame after hurting someone you love can widen the gap between you.
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Have you ever wondered the impact marijuana has on your mental health? Read this blog to explore the benefits and consequences of marijuana.
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It is no surprise that talking about racism can be uncomfortable. When diving into a topic that holds centuries of painful history, emotions are bound to arise. As a white person, I know firsthand how easy it is to ignore racism. I have the ability
At what point does our job as parents become easier? Some would argue that the hardest stages are when our children are younger. They require the utmost attention, love, affection. And don’t even get me started on the psychoanalytic developmental life stages – talk about
Going on a date can feel like you are embarking on the most intimate interview of all time. It can feel awkward, physically and emotionally uncomfortable, and very vulnerable. If you are dating with social anxiety, these sensations can feel even more intense. Social anxiety
The point at which one decides they are ready for substance abuse treatment varies from person to person. Some enter treatment after reflecting on the ways alcohol or substance use is detracting from their quality of life. They may notice their drinking or drug use
When we think of grief, we often conjure an image of someone feeling deep sadness after a loved one has died. We picture the funeral, the wake, sitting shiva, spreading ashes, observing important anniversaries, and so on. But for many people, grieving begins long before
March 2020 marked such a significant time of change. The whole world plunged into a collective health crisis. At the same time, the world was also plunged into a socio-cultural crisis propelled through racism. Xenophobic violence and discrimination has always been a current issue within
Grief and Relief: Is it Wrong to Feel Relief When Someone Dies? [Transcript] Today I’m going to be discussing grief and relief. I’ll be answering the question: is it wrong to feel relief when someone dies? Spoiler alert, it’s not wrong. It can be very natural
Having a good friendship is something that we all treasure and adore. Friends are essentially our chosen family. We usually can share anything and everything with them at any time of the day. Friends get to know us very well over time. Some of our
As a therapist, I have come to work in a specific manner. This can best be described as experiential psychotherapy. This is also true for many of the therapists working in our practice. In this post, I will explore what makes therapy experiential. What is
Negative thinking affects the way we feel, think, and behave. It impacts our personal and professional relationships, which can leave us feeling unappreciated and defeated. Negative thinking also makes us question our self-worth; it can cause us to fall into the rabbit hole of wondering
Need help falling asleep? Try this guided sleep meditation that will help you slow down your mind and tune into your body.
What’s happening in our surroundings impacts our mental health and our sense of self. It’s especially easy to see examples of this in the present moment. COVID has created ongoing uncertainty. As a result, many of us are anxious and less happy. A key reason
If you are drawn to open relationships, you may feel overwhelmed at first. Unlike monogamy, open relationships have no default set of norms or expectations. Building relationship structure from scratch can offer a rare opportunity to reflect on one’s own needs and desires. Sometimes we
The window of tolerance can help you work towards change safely. Learn more about how the window of tolerance relates to trauma in this video!
We’ve made some changes here at myTherapyNYC! Read this blog to learn about our new office space, new logo, and practice values!
