Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
This video blog explores how harboring guilt and shame when you hurt someone you love can harm your relationship.
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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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Do you ever find yourself asking, "Do I have ADHD?" Read this blog to learn about the signs of ADHD and what to do if you think you have it.
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This video blog explored how emotional neglect in childhood impacts adult mental health and how we can move toward healing.
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Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood sexuality. This blog explores the misconceptions about bisexuality and its stigma.
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Curious about kink but feel like you’re the only one? Discover how to find supportive, like-minded people and build your kink community.
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Do you find yourself getting easily distracted? This blog teaches us strategies for how to focus and improve concentration.
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Have you received a mental health diagnosis and wondered what it means? This blog explains how the DSM-5 defines mental health disorders.
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Curious about what is AEDP therapy? Learn how Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy helps people have deeper emotional connections.
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Do you fear getting older? This blog shares how we can age well and gracefully in a way that increases our self-worth.
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Do you ever wonder if your sexual behaviors are healthy? This video blog will help you answer the question, "Am I a sex addict?"
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While media has expanded queer representation, this blog explores how it still falls short in showing the Black queer experience.
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Does ADHD make it harder to navigate your life? This blog teaches us about why we experience ADHD symptoms and what we can do to live well.
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Have you experienced long-term consequences of trauma? This blog helps us in understanding trauma and teaches us about PTSD and CPTSD.
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The change triangle is a way to understand and process our emotional health. This video teaches us how to use it to improve mental health.
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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
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
Trauma impacts the trajectory of our lives in a number of ways. One often overlooked effect of trauma is how it can change the ways we attach to and engage with others. Our early relationships are the foundation for our relationship patterns later in life.
How do gay men learn to bottom? Without easy access to gay role models or sex education specifically geared toward them, a lot of gay men never learn good skills for bottoming. Even those who feel they know how to bottom may never come to
How to Date During a Pandemic [Transcript] Hi, my name is Alea DiGirolamo. I am a psychotherapist at myTherapyNYC and today I am going to talk about dating during a pandemic. I will touch on some common fears that come up with dating during this
It’s 2020 and social media platforms have become a big part of our everyday lives. Did you wake up today and immediately check your phone? Did you go to bed checking your Instagram feed before falling asleep? For most people, no matter what a given
As humans, our lives are ever evolving. The person we were a few weeks ago may not be the exact same person we are today. This can be true on a small scale or on a larger scale. We are constantly confronted with different obstacles,
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
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
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
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,
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
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
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety is normal. Many people are feeling worried, afraid, or are struggling with boredom and isolation. Loss of income, disconnection from social support networks, and other factors make it difficult for us to rely on our usual sources of
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
