Our Mental Health & Wellness Blog

myTherapyNYC Blog

Our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics, including blogs on anxiety,

depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!

myTherapyNYC Blog

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

doing shadow work for sexuality

Shadow Work for Sexuality: Moving Beyond Shame and Repression

Feeling shame or repression around your sexuality? Discover how shadow work can help you explore these feelings and embrace yourself.

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joy in therapeutic relationship

Finding Joy in the Therapeutic Relationship [Video]

While we process emotional pain in therapy, there is also positivity. Watch this video to learn about joy in the therapeutic relationship.

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couple with sex drive

Concerned About Your Sex Drive? 5 Things to Ask Yourself

Are you worried about your sex drive being too low? Read this blog to learn how our sex drives fluctuate and what is/isn't cause for concern.

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adults being playful

4 Surprising Ways Adult Playfulness Improves Life Satisfaction

When was the last time you did an activity just for the fun of it? Read this blog to learn how to embrace adult playfulness.

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man depressed at work

Depression in the Workplace: When Work Feels Impossible

Do you struggle with depression in the workplace? Read this blog to learn more about managing mental health at work.

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two women practicing anger management

Anger Management: What We Get Wrong About Anger [Video]

Do you find yourself getting angry easily? Watch this video blog to learn what anger is telling us and how to practice anger management.

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man at a political protest engaging in activism and mental health

Activism and Mental Health: Ways to Balance and Avoid Burnout

Do you try to stay politically active but find you're getting burnt out? This blog explores how to protect your mental health as an activist.

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woman struggling with anxiety

High-Functioning Anxiety in Women: The Hidden Cost of Always Holding It Together

Do you struggle with high-functioning anxiety? Read this blog to learn what high-functioning anxiety in women looks like and what to do.

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healing internalized homophobia

Healing Internalized Homophobia and Transphobia in Black Communities

Do you struggle with internalized homophobia? This blog explores how culture shapes our perceptions and shares what healing looks like.

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psychedelic mushrooms

Should I Try Psychedelics? Questions to Ask Yourself First

Have you been curious about psychedelics? Read this blog to learn about the benefits and risks of psychedelic therapy.

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building self-esteem

How to Build Self-Esteem [Video]

Do you struggle with feeling confident? Watch this video blog to learn how to build self-esteem and start to have more self-love.

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girl in a codependent relationship

Are You in a Codependent Relationship? Learn about the Signs.

Do you think you're in a codependent relationship? Read this blog to learn more about codependency and how to foster healthy relationships.

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lgbtq flag and church

When Love Became Conditional: Religious Trauma for LGBTQ+ People

Have you experienced religious trauma as an LGBTQ+ person? Read this blog to learn more about how you can move toward healing.

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people protecting mental health

5 Tips for Coping With Political Stress

Is the political climate taking a toll? This blog explores ways you can protect your mental health when experiencing political stress.

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why is dating hard

Why is Dating So Hard? It’s Not Just You

Do you struggle with dating? This blog explores why dating is so hard and shares how we can find meaningful and lasting relationships.

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gender-identity

A Guide to Exploring Your Gender Identity

Our understanding of gender identity has become increasingly nuanced. Exploring our gender identity can be an important starting point for understanding the ways privilege and oppression touch us. As our understanding of gender deepens, there are a growing number of resources to help us explore

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grief-in-the-workplace

Managing Grief in the Workplace

Managing Grief in the Workplace [Transcript] When experiencing grief in the workplace, it can be tough to make room for the painful emotions that we might feel. With all of the demands of work (meetings, deadlines, emails to write), it can often even feel like

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find-comfort-in-discomfort

Building Tolerance to Find Comfort in Discomfort

“To stay with that shakiness—to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge—that is the path of true awakening.”  -Pema Chodron, When Things Fall Apart It has been a challenging time. Quarantine, necessary civil

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Reasons to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 [Video]

Reasons to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 [Transcript] It has been over one year since the start of the pandemic. Finally, we are in the stage of getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Many people feared that a vaccine for COVID-19 would be years away. Thankfully, it is

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managing-grief

Understanding and Managing Grief

Grief is a complex emotional response to something or someone you love being taken away. The pain of the loss can often feel overwhelming, coming in intense waves, and managing grief can be a real challenge. You may experience all kinds of painful and unexpected

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Practicing Compassion to Reduce Stress And Build Resilience [Video]

Practicing Compassion to Reduce Stress And Build Resilience [Transcript] Today we’ll be exploring how practicing compassion to reduce stress can help build resilience. I’ll be drawing from a number of sources today, but want to name the researcher clinicians Kristen Neff, Christopher Germer, Ruella Frank,

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navigating open relationships

A Guide to Navigating Open Relationships and Jealousy

Polyamory and open relationship structures have gained significantly more attention in the past few years. More and more couples are interested in having an open relationship and challenging society’s expectations of seemingly traditional couples. However, navigating open relationships can also be challenging at times. Opening

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Gestalt therapy

What Can I Expect from Gestalt Therapy?

It can be hard to choose a therapist. When perusing profile after profile online, peppered with different psycho-babble that might not ring a bell, you may not know which therapist is right for you. Wouldn’t it be nice if these profiles came with a key

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self compassion

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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