Our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics, including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics, including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community can be more than showing up during Pride month. This blog includes how to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year long.
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Have you experienced LGBTQ+ discrimination or microaggressions? Read this blog to learn how to better cope and receive support.
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Do you find yourself reading the news and feeling overwhelmed? This video blog shares signs that political stress is impacting mental health.
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Have you ever used chatGPT as your therapist? This blog explores AI therapy and how it can be helpful, but it can't replace a real therapist.
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Have you noticed the impacts of intergenerational trauma? This blog explores how trauma can be passed down in families and how to heal.
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Have you wondered if you may have unconscious bias? This blog explores ways cognitive bias impacts our decisions, empathy, and relationships.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the third part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the second part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the first part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.
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Are you curious about holistic healing practices? Read this blog to learn how smudging, crystals, and reiki can help your spiritual energy.
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Are you struggling with intimacy? This blog explores how therapy can unlock your emotional intimacy which will improve your sex life.
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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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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
Ask a Therapist: How to Manage the Holiday Season During a Pandemic [Summary] The holidays are going to be a bit different this year, and we want to support you! In this Q&A, you’ll hear from our therapists about how to cope through handling stress
How to Celebrate the Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Transcript] As we enter into the holiday season, we must be mindful of our safety and the safety of others. In order to be mindful of this, we have to think about the things
Being in a relationship with someone who has a trauma history can be uniquely challenging at times. In many cases, individuals who experience trauma may behave in ways that are hard for their partner to understand. For instance, they may escalate quickly to anger, express
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
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
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
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!
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
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
