Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
This video blog explores the long-term effects of race-based trauma on body image and how we can begin to heal.
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Physical touch in relationships does not always have to be sexual. Learn how nonsexual touch can strengthen your relationship.
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Did you know there is a connection between food and your mood? Read this blog to learn about how healthy eating can improve mental health.
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This video blog explores how harboring guilt and shame when you hurt someone you love can harm your relationship.
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Have you ever wondered the impact marijuana has on your mental health? Read this blog to explore the benefits and consequences of marijuana.
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Do you ever find yourself asking, "Do I have ADHD?" Read this blog to learn about the signs of ADHD and what to do if you think you have it.
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This video blog explored how emotional neglect in childhood impacts adult mental health and how we can move toward healing.
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Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood sexuality. This blog explores the misconceptions about bisexuality and its stigma.
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Curious about kink but feel like you’re the only one? Discover how to find supportive, like-minded people and build your kink community.
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Do you find yourself getting easily distracted? This blog teaches us strategies for how to focus and improve concentration.
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Have you received a mental health diagnosis and wondered what it means? This blog explains how the DSM-5 defines mental health disorders.
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Curious about what is AEDP therapy? Learn how Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy helps people have deeper emotional connections.
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Do you fear getting older? This blog shares how we can age well and gracefully in a way that increases our self-worth.
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Do you ever wonder if your sexual behaviors are healthy? This video blog will help you answer the question, "Am I a sex addict?"
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While media has expanded queer representation, this blog explores how it still falls short in showing the Black queer experience.
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Couples often come to therapy feeling distressed about how they fight. Conflict with a partner can feel like a threat to the relationship. Couples sometimes fear that conflict is a sign of a relationship in decline. They may feel stuck and afraid that addressing the
The Difference Between Spontaneous and Responsive Sexual Desire [Transcript] One of the most common issues that couples face in and out of therapy is sex and one of the most common challenges about sex is differences in desire. Without being able to understand or communicate
How to Use Dating Apps in a Healthy Way [Transcript] In a world that app usage is becoming more and more prevalent, especially when it comes to dating, there is a growing concern around what is a healthy use and what isn’t. We are going
Mindfulness is a form of meditation, which has increased in popularity in the U.S. in recent decades. While it’s not a miracle cure, it’s a great tool for cultivating wellness, awareness, and acceptance in one’s own life. The basic lessons of mindfulness are the most
New York City is the most populated city in the United States, and at the same time, it can be a very lonely place. Gay men from all over the country flock to New York to pursue careers and dreams that just don’t exist anywhere
While enjoying dinner with a friend one evening, he shared a story with me that sounded all too familiar. My friend had met someone last month and it felt like one of those cliché movie moments. He, while at a birthday party, was instantly drawn to a
Bipolar condition is part of a classification of mood disorders and has a broad range of expression, which is defined as a “continuum” or “spectrum”. Millions of people in the country struggle with this genetic condition. This particular mood disorder is characterized by mood swings
The Difference Between Insight and Awareness [Transcript] We need both insight and awareness for our emotional and relational well-being. It is important to understand how awareness is different from insight. Let’s start with insight. Insight Insight is an understanding and explanation of our current behaviors, thoughts, feelings,
Miscommunications can happen when we lack awareness of how we use language. The responsibility we take for the words we choose in our communication with others can directly affect how in control we feel in our lives. When we are mindful of the words we
When times are tough, it can be hard to treat ourselves with the generosity and kindness of a best friend. Instead, we can find ourselves flooded with negative thoughts and feelings that won’t go away. Similar to the idea of self-love, treating yourself as a
The Difference Between External and Internal Validation [Transcript] What is validation? Validation is the confirmation or affirmation that someone’s feelings are valid or worthwhile. There are two types of validation: external and internal validation. External Validation This type of validation comes from others validating your individual
I would like to start out with a story; one particularly warm spring day I was walking into a luxury high-rise building, where my therapist’s office was located. I was coming from work so I was dressed in business casual attire. I went up to the
Even if you love your therapist, they are human after all. Chances are you’ve had the experience of expressing something to your therapist and finding that their response feels a little off. Their response might have rubbed you the wrong way and even offended you.
Understanding the Difference Between Wants and Needs in a Relationship [Transcript] I want to share with you the difference between relationship wants and needs in a relationship. So lets discuss the difference: Relationship Wants Relationship Wants. We all have them. We should have them.
Five Dating Red Flags [Transcript] Hindsight is 20/20. It is easy to identify problems in a relationship after break-up. You might ask yourself, ‘how did I not see that coming?’ So with that in mind, I’ve gathered five top dating red flags that might help you
