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myTherapyNYC Blog

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

what is internalized homophobia

What is Internalized Homophobia?

All members of the LGBTQ+ community have experienced some form of oppression, either directly or indirectly, related to their sexuality. The messages we in the community receive from society, family, religion, etc. about being “different,” “wrong,” “bad,” or “sinful” can have negative impacts on our

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4 Benefits of Virtual Therapy

Since COVID-19 has forced people to stay inside as much as possible, most therapists and their clients have been meeting virtually. While this did require some adjusting, many people are surprised by how happy they are with virtual therapy, or teletherapy. There are certainly advantages

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Why Should I Join a Therapy Group? [Video]

Have you ever wondered if joining a therapy group might be helpful? In this video blog, psychotherapists Weston Clay and Ashley Mead explore the various benefits of group therapy so that you can make an informed decision about whether it may be right for you!

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racial trauma

Race and Trauma: How to Begin Healing Racial Trauma

In late May, the police killing of George Floyd erupted into a surge of national protests. Though media coverage has waned, the effects of this traumatic incident and the events that followed are still lingering for many. Racial trauma has been experienced by people of

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Book Review: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Recently, the staff psychotherapists at myTherapyNYC met to discuss the book How to be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. As mental health counselors and social workers, we are trained to be lifelong learners in order to better serve the needs of any client

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starting therapy

Navigating Hesitation About Starting Therapy [Video]

Navigating Hesitation About Starting Therapy [Transcript] In this video blog, I will talk about the hesitation people often feel about starting therapy for the first time. “I don’t have enough time.” One of the first hesitations about starting therapy that I often hear people share

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How to bottom

How To Bottom With Ease

How do gay men learn to bottom? Without easy access to gay role models or sex education specifically geared toward them, a lot of gay men never learn good skills for bottoming. Even those who feel they know how to bottom may never come to

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How to date during a pandemic

How to Date During a Pandemic [Video]

How to Date During a Pandemic [Transcript] Hi, my name is Alea DiGirolamo. I am a psychotherapist at myTherapyNYC and today I am going to talk about dating during a pandemic. I will touch on some common fears that come up with dating during this

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social media and mental health

Social Media and Mental Health: The Good and the Bad!

It’s 2020 and social media platforms have become a big part of our everyday lives. Did you wake up today and immediately check your phone? Did you go to bed checking your Instagram feed before falling asleep? For most people, no matter what a given

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Goal Setting and Goal Adjustment: The 4 R’s

As humans, our lives are ever evolving. The person we were a few weeks ago may not be the exact same person we are today. This can be true on a small scale or on a larger scale. We are constantly confronted with different obstacles,

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LGBTQ family building

The Basics of LGBTQ Family Building [Video]

The Basics of LGBTQ Family Building [Transcript] Hi my name is Pamela and I’m a psychotherapist at myTherapyNYC. Today I want to talk to you about the basics of LBGTQ family building. You might have some ideas about ways that building a family as an

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Feeling pride

Feeling Pride During the Pandemic

It’s hard to believe that, just one year ago, New York City was preparing to celebrate 50 years of Pride. This year, as Pride celebrations are cancelled or taken online, that worldwide celebration that brought millions of people in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies

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Anti Racism Resources

We Stand with the Black Lives Matter Movement

To our beloved community, The staff therapists at myTherapyNYC have all been shaken by the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade at the hands of the police officers, as well as the murder of Ahmaud Arbery by militant citizens. These are

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self esteem

Building Self-Esteem in Therapy

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,

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