Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
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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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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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
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives in ways that none of us could have predicted. As we begin to adapt to new routines, habits, and ways of being, it is important to take time to reflect on what these changes mean for
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
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
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
“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
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
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
We all experience emotional distress. Whether the feeling is sadness, anger, or something else, sometimes emotions can be overwhelming. It can be challenging to find a way out of feeling this way. For many people, moments of emotional stress lead to wanting the feelings to
One great thing about the holiday season is the spirit of recognizing and giving back to the people and communities that enhance our lives. At myTherapyNYC, we are creating our own holiday tradition of giving back. Last year, our staff of therapists chose a list
How to Connect With Your Inner Child [Transcript] As adults, we typically don’t think about how our experiences as a child affect us in the present day. Generally, when we are feeling triggered or anytime we are feeling emotionally reactive to things, it usually stems
