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!
Feeling shame or repression around your sexuality? Discover how shadow work can help you explore these feelings and embrace yourself.
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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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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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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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Do you struggle with depression in the workplace? Read this blog to learn more about managing mental health at work.
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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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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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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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Do you struggle with internalized homophobia? This blog explores how culture shapes our perceptions and shares what healing looks like.
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Have you been curious about psychedelics? Read this blog to learn about the benefits and risks of psychedelic therapy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
Find this video helpful?We would love for you to pass it along! Email | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn Ask a Therapist: Handling The Holiday Stress [Transcript] How do I deal with feeling isolated during the holidays? How do I deal with feeling isolated during the holidays? This can be really
The holiday season is generally a time for festivity and celebration, but it can be a particularly painful and sad time for those dealing with any type of grief or loss. Aside from the grief response following the death of an important loved one, grief
Find this video helpful?We would love for you to pass it along! Email | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Family During the Holidays [Transcript] How do I deal with getting annoyed or frustrated with family members? My first thought about this is to validate this for
If spending time with family during the holiday season stresses you out or triggers you, you’re not alone! For many of us, visiting family might mean spending time, energy, or money in ways that don’t align with our values. We might have radically different political
The holidays can be a wondrous and joyous time for relaxing, spending time with loved ones, and celebrating the passing of another year. For many people, though, the holidays can also be stressful and hectic. It can be a time full of event planning, last
3 Reasons Why You Don’t Really Miss Your Ex [Transcript] In this blog, I will talk about why you think you miss your ex in those moments of vulnerability while forgetting the reasons why the relationship ended in the first place. Picture this: You meet
Obsessive thinking can be a lonely struggle, but it is something most people experience at some point in their lives. Perhaps you have experienced a trauma, a loss, or a breakup that you can’t stop thinking about. Maybe you find yourself worrying over and over
Many of my clients come to me with fears or uncertainty around expressing their emotions. We learn most of our conscious and unconscious behaviors early on in life. If some or all of our emotions were not validated growing up, it can seem daunting and
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? [Transcript] By now, most of us have heard the terms narcissism and narcissist tossed around in conversation. Maybe we’ve even used it on occasion to describe ourselves or others. Most often, making reference to someone who is extremely self-absorbed, selfish,
As a therapist, nothing makes me happier than when a client comes to session to tell me about personal work they have done outside the office. Therapy once a week is a great start to one’s mental health journey. As with most things, however, the
