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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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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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Healthy Narcissism: Why Self-Focus Can Be Good for You [Video]

Do you think narcissism is a bad quality? Watch this video blog to learn the benefits of healthy narcissism and self-focus.

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Using Music in Therapy: How to Find Harmony in Healing

Music has many benefits beyond being entertaining. Read more to learn how you can use music in therapy to improve your mental health!

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Sustainable Self-Care Tips for Environmental Wellness

Read this blog to learn how your surroundings impact your wellbeing is an important factor in improving your quality of life.

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Understanding the Complexities of Eating Disorders

Uncover the impact of eating disorders on mental and physical health. Explore the nuances of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.

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LGBTQ family building

The Basics of LGBTQ Family Building [Video]

The Basics of LGBTQ Family Building [Transcript] Hi my name is Pamela and I’m a psychotherapist at myTherapyNYC. Today I want to talk to you about the basics of LBGTQ family building. You might have some ideas about ways that building a family as an

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Feeling Pride During the Pandemic

It’s hard to believe that, just one year ago, New York City was preparing to celebrate 50 years of Pride. This year, as Pride celebrations are cancelled or taken online, that worldwide celebration that brought millions of people in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies

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We Stand with the Black Lives Matter Movement

To our beloved community, The staff therapists at myTherapyNYC have all been shaken by the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade at the hands of the police officers, as well as the murder of Ahmaud Arbery by militant citizens. These are

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self esteem

Building Self-Esteem in Therapy

Exploring and stabilizing self-esteem is often at the heart of psychotherapy. Clients share a great deal with their therapist over the course of treatment. Over time, this experience can allow the client to feel a sense of genuine acceptance and respect. In the therapeutic relationship,

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Refresh Your Relationship by Renegotiating It [Video]

Refresh Your Relationship by Renegotiating It [Transcript] Today I’m here to talk to you about refreshing your relationship by renegotiating it. We all grow and change. With that being said, it’s normal to grow and change while being in a relationship. There’s this unspoken belief

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Reduce Work Stress Through Mindfulness

We live in a world where the boundaries of work and life are blurring. The term “work-life integration” has become the norm and the stress of the 24-hour connection to our jobs can take a toll on our wellness. Especially during this time in which

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What is a Trauma Trigger?

Trauma triggers are a well-researched phenomenon. However, the word “triggered” can make people uncomfortable. For some, to say that a person is “triggered” is a shorthand way of saying that they are weak, dramatic, and far-too-sensitive. This common misuse can have devastating impacts for those

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Managing Anxiety Using Scenes of Nature

Many people living in New York City have a love/hate relationship with their environment. On one hand, New York City is an exciting place that always has something entertaining to offer. Yet, on the other hand, living in “the city that never sleeps” can be

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Survive with Self-Soothing; Thrive with Self-Care

We can experience immense pressure in our day-to-day lives. We want to show up as our best selves for our work, relationships, and ourselves. We can do so with regenerative practices in the form of self-care that contribute to a life worth living. There may

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Depression in Marriage: It’s Okay to Not be Okay

Depression is often a very unexpected, unwelcome guest that forces its way into our lives. It affects what we may be thinking, feeling, and how we handle the tasks of our everyday life. One of the first signs of depression is loss of interest in

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What is Radical Acceptance? (And What is Not)

“Radical Acceptance rests on letting go of the illusion of control and a willingness to notice and accept things as they are right now, without judging” – Marsha M. Linehan  What is one way that we can reduce our suffering while also increasing our sense

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love and relationships

Ask A Therapist: Love and Relationships [Video]

Ask a Therapist: Love and Relationships [Transcript] In this video, I answer some common questions that I receive from clients about love and relationships. The purpose of this is to help people understand their thoughts and feelings about love and relationships. My hope is that

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How to Be Grateful Without Ignoring How You Feel

We tend to place a high value on the concept of gratitude – and for good reason. Research suggests that practicing gratitude can be an effective way to reduce anxiety and depression by intentionally holding positive information in focus. While there are a number of

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