Our Mental Health & Wellness Blog

myTherapyNYC Blog

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

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Why We Need to Listen More and Give Less Advice [Video]

This video blog explores why we need to give less advice. It teaches us the power of listening and how to be an active listener.

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Grief & Loss: Understanding the Purpose of Grieving

Have you experienced loss and the painful experience of grief? This blog helps us understand grief, why we experience it, and how to cope.

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Understanding Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is frequently misunderstood or stigmatized. This blog explores the signs of PPD and how to approach treatment.

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Every Body is a Beach Body: Navigating Body Image During the Summer

Are you having a difficult time with your body image this summer? This blog shows us how to let go of expectations and improve our body image.

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Emotions 101: What Are Emotions? [Video]

Do you ever feel confused by your emotions? This video blog gives us the basics of emotions and answers the question, "What are emotions?"

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The Wisdom of Trauma: How Hard Times Change Your Brain

Have you experienced trauma and struggled to heal? This blog explores how trauma changes the brain to reduce stigma and encourage healing.

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Tips for Improving Social Anxiety

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Read this blog to learn tips for improving social anxiety through wellness practices.

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Signs of Avoidance Anxiety [Video]

Do you find yourself avoiding tasks? This video blog explores signs of avoidance anxiety and how to break the cycle.

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How Can I Begin a Meditation Practice?

Have you wanted to meditate but don't know where to start? This blog teaches you how to start your own meditation practice.

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Overcoming Dating Anxiety: How to Enjoy Dating Again [Video]

Do you experience dating anxiety? Watch this video blog to learn how to enjoy dating and cope with the fear of rejection!

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The Weight of Self-Image: Anxiety, Depression, and Body Image

Do you struggle with your body image? Read this blog to know what factors contribute to body image issues and tips for body positivity!

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What Are Psychedelics and Why is Everyone Talking About Them?

How you been curious about psychedelics? Read this blog to learn about how psychedelics can be used in mental health treatment.

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Parenting After Trauma [Video]

Are you a parent who has experienced trauma? Watch this video blog to learn how to overcome your past and be the best parent for your child.

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You’re Not Lazy! Understanding Why You Feel Lazy

Do you often describe yourself as a lazy person? Read this blog to learn why you're not lazy and how to deal with burnout.

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Your Wealth-Being: What is Financial Wellness?

Do you struggle with your relationship with money? Read this blog to learn how to improve your financial wellness.

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Healing Money Wounds: Nurturing Financial Wellness

Money, an essential aspect of our lives, often carries more emotional weight than we realize. Our experiences and beliefs about money can be deeply ingrained, influencing our behaviors, relationships, and overall well-being. When these experiences are negative or traumatic, they can lead to what is

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Embracing Sex Without Shame

Sex. The word itself can generate any number of responses within us when our eyes glance upon it. Take a moment to notice what comes up for you. Every human being has their own unique sexual desires and ways they express them. This blog explores

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Embracing Wellness Through Nature-Based Practices

Many children enjoy being in nature. They enjoy chasing after the birds, running on the grass, or climbing rocks. It appears as though children are on cloud nine when they are outdoors. Why is that? Nature contains many healing elements that can ground us and

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BIPOC Strategies to Heal From Intergenerational Trauma

Intergenerational trauma and the lasting effects of systemic oppression affect many people; and BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) are disproportionately affected due to a long history of inequity throughout the world. Intergenerational trauma is psychological damage (such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD) caused

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Helping Loved Ones with Depression

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the emotional well-being of those around us. But when a friend is struggling with depression, being a compassionate ally can make all the difference. One in fifteen people are likely to experience depression in a given year,

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When is it Time for Couples Counseling?

Couples grow over time, changing their relationship dynamics. This can create tension within a connection that once served as a sanctuary. When these relationship dynamics change, it’s important to come together as a couple to reconnect and commit to adapting to the change that’s occurring.

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Take PRIDE in Your Mental Health: LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Wellness

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Risks Today, members of the queer community face a mental illness risk 2.5 times higher than their straight counterparts. This staggering statistic underscores the need to prioritize and provide services for LGBTQ+ mental health. The LGBTQ+ community faces significant cultural challenges, notably

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What’s the Difference Between Fear and Anxiety?

The terms fear and anxiety are often used interchangeably, creating a belief that they are one and the same. In fact, they are quite different. Though seemingly similar, each has unique features that are beneficial to understand. Recognizing the difference between fear and anxiety can be

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Why Am I So Angry?

Why am I so Angry? Anger has a bad reputation. As a society, we want to eliminate it, judge people for their displays of it, and micromanage the angry outbursts of others. Do we ever stop to think, however,  “Why am I so angry?”  The

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