Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
ADHD can cause executive dysfunction. Read this blog to learn more about ADHD and how to improve your executive functioning.
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Do you think narcissism is a bad quality? Watch this video blog to learn the benefits of healthy narcissism and self-focus.
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Music has many benefits beyond being entertaining. Read more to learn how you can use music in therapy to improve your mental health!
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Read this blog to learn how your surroundings impact your wellbeing is an important factor in improving your quality of life.
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Uncover the impact of eating disorders on mental and physical health. Explore the nuances of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
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You never know what someone is going through and what is behind their smile. Read this blog to learn the signs of high functioning depression.
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Are you going through or preparing for a breakup? Read this blog to learn how to break up well and cope with the loss.
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Do you have a fear of public speaking? Read this blog to learn public speaking tips and overcome this fear.
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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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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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Postpartum depression is frequently misunderstood or stigmatized. This blog explores the signs of PPD and how to approach treatment.
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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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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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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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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Read this blog to learn tips for improving social anxiety through wellness practices.
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It is no surprise that talking about racism can be uncomfortable. When diving into a topic that holds centuries of painful history, emotions are bound to arise. As a white person, I know firsthand how easy it is to ignore racism. I have the ability
At what point does our job as parents become easier? Some would argue that the hardest stages are when our children are younger. They require the utmost attention, love, affection. And don’t even get me started on the psychoanalytic developmental life stages – talk about
Going on a date can feel like you are embarking on the most intimate interview of all time. It can feel awkward, physically and emotionally uncomfortable, and very vulnerable. If you are dating with social anxiety, these sensations can feel even more intense. Social anxiety
The point at which one decides they are ready for substance abuse treatment varies from person to person. Some enter treatment after reflecting on the ways alcohol or substance use is detracting from their quality of life. They may notice their drinking or drug use
When we think of grief, we often conjure an image of someone feeling deep sadness after a loved one has died. We picture the funeral, the wake, sitting shiva, spreading ashes, observing important anniversaries, and so on. But for many people, grieving begins long before
March 2020 marked such a significant time of change. The whole world plunged into a collective health crisis. At the same time, the world was also plunged into a socio-cultural crisis propelled through racism. Xenophobic violence and discrimination has always been a current issue within
Grief and Relief: Is it Wrong to Feel Relief When Someone Dies? [Transcript] Today I’m going to be discussing grief and relief. I’ll be answering the question: is it wrong to feel relief when someone dies? Spoiler alert, it’s not wrong. It can be very natural
Having a good friendship is something that we all treasure and adore. Friends are essentially our chosen family. We usually can share anything and everything with them at any time of the day. Friends get to know us very well over time. Some of our
As a therapist, I have come to work in a specific manner. This can best be described as experiential psychotherapy. This is also true for many of the therapists working in our practice. In this post, I will explore what makes therapy experiential. What is
Negative thinking affects the way we feel, think, and behave. It impacts our personal and professional relationships, which can leave us feeling unappreciated and defeated. Negative thinking also makes us question our self-worth; it can cause us to fall into the rabbit hole of wondering
Need help falling asleep? Try this guided sleep meditation that will help you slow down your mind and tune into your body.
What’s happening in our surroundings impacts our mental health and our sense of self. It’s especially easy to see examples of this in the present moment. COVID has created ongoing uncertainty. As a result, many of us are anxious and less happy. A key reason
If you are drawn to open relationships, you may feel overwhelmed at first. Unlike monogamy, open relationships have no default set of norms or expectations. Building relationship structure from scratch can offer a rare opportunity to reflect on one’s own needs and desires. Sometimes we
The window of tolerance can help you work towards change safely. Learn more about how the window of tolerance relates to trauma in this video!
We’ve made some changes here at myTherapyNYC! Read this blog to learn about our new office space, new logo, and practice values!
