Searching for the Best Queer Therapists in NYC? Here’s How to Find Affirming Care
If you’re looking for a therapist who doesn’t just “accept” you but more deeply understands queer, trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse experience, you’re not alone. Finding the right match in New York City can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
The Benefits of Therapy Twice a Week: When Once Just Isn’t Enough
Some people go to therapy twice a week because things are falling apart. Others go because they’re finally ready for things to come together.
You probably think of therapy as a once-a-week thing. You show up, talk about your feelings, make a few breakthroughs, and spend the next seven days metabolizing and making sense of it all.
Looking for the Best Therapists in Midtown NYC? Here’s What to Know.
If you’ve typed “best therapist in Midtown NYC” into Google, you’ve probably seen hundreds of results - from therapy directories to sleek clinics that all start to sound the same. So how do you actually find a therapist who’s the right fit for you?
What to Say When You Don’t Know How to Start Therapy
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your therapist, unsure what to say, you’re not alone. Many people struggle to know how to start therapy sessions or what to talk about first — especially when every thought seems to vanish the moment the session begins.
Moving Past the Hunch: What a Real ADHD Evaluation Can Reveal
Having a hunch and having a diagnosis are not the same. And moving past the hunch can actually change your life.
Different Together: How Therapy Can Support Interracial and Multicultural Couples
In today’s world, more couples than ever are building meaningful relationships across lines of race, culture, and identity. These relationships are often filled with richness, depth, and strength—but they can also come with challenges that others may not fully understand.
Neurodiverse Relationships: How Couples Therapy Can Help You Connect
Learn how therapy supports neurodiverse couples in building stronger communication, routines, and connection in their relationships.
When to Quit Self-Helping and Start Therapy
You’ve been doing the work. You read the books. You’ve journaled about gratitude. You’ve downloaded the meditation apps and listened to the podcasts. You’ve maybe even yelled affirmations at your bathroom mirror.
And still… you feel stuck.
Welcome to the moment many of us hit: when self-help hits its limit. When journaling about your inner child just turns into a list of “stuff I should probably talk to a real therapist about.”
That’s not failure. That’s progress.
The Myth of the Together Person (and Why Your Lists Aren’t Helping)
You look like you’re doing fine.
You’ve got a system—sort of. You keep things moving, mostly. But behind the scenes?
You stare at your inbox like it’s a haunted house.
Your to-do list isn’t a list. It’s a self-replicating anxiety machine.
You avoid opening mail because one envelope might break you. And when you finally sit down to start? Suddenly it feels urgent to alphabetize your spices like your future depends on placing paprika in its perfect alphabetical spot.
What to Talk About in Therapy When You Have ‘Nothing’ to Talk About
What to Talk About in Therapy When You Have ‘Nothing’ to Talk About
Not sure what to talk about in therapy? Feeling stuck is more common, and more productive, than you might think. Here’s what to say when you feel like you have “nothing.”
10 Common Reasons People Avoid Therapy (And Why We Get It)
10 Common Reasons People Avoid Therapy (And Why We Get It)
Letters of Support: A Trans-Centered Guide to Surgical Consultations
Letters of Support: A Trans-Centered Guide to Surgical Consultations
If you’re a trans or non-binary adult in New York preparing for gender affirming surgery, chances are someone has told you: You’ll need a letter. That phrase alone can stir up anxiety, anger, or just a deep sigh. This “mental health letter” can be a hurdle, or worse—like you need someone else’s permission to make decisions about your own body.
This guide is for anyone navigating the mental health letter requirement—what it is, why it exists, and how it can be approached in a way that centers your needs and affirms your experience.
Top 3 Signs You’re Neurodivergent (and Didn’t Know It) — And How the Right Therapist Can Help
Ever had the thought: “Wait… what if this isn’t just anxiety?” More and more adults- especially women and folks socialized to fit in - are realizing they’ve been masking neurodivergent traits for years.
You don’t have to be “officially diagnosed” to start exploring what might be going on with symptoms of ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits. Sometimes, just naming it helps everything make more sense.
Here are a few signs that might hit close to home:
Why Am I So Hard on Myself?
Why Am I So Hard on Myself?
Your inner critic isn’t the enemy. It’s a protective voice that learned its job long ago. With curiosity, reflection, and the support of a therapist— especially one trained in psychodynamic therapy— that voice can loosen its grip.
Is Brooklyn the Most Self-Aware Borough?
Is Brooklyn the Most Self-Aware Borough?
Has Brooklyn quietly become the most emotionally fluent, self-analytic borough in New York City?
We think… maybe.
How to Find a Therapist in NYC
How to Find a Therapist in NYC
Searching for Therapy in NYC? Here's what to know.
Therapy Buzzwords: The Essential Guide for the Emotionally Curious
Therapy Buzzwords: The Essential Guide for the Emotionally Curious
CBT? DBT? EMDR? Is this a therapist directory or the lineup at a music festival?
If your search history includes the phrase “what type of therapy is best for me” and you’ve abandoned more Psych Today tabs than unread newsletters in your inbox, this guide’s for you.
How to Find the Right Korean-Speaking Therapist in NYC
How to Find the Right Korean-Speaking Therapist in NYC
Language isn't just about words—it’s about nuance, emotion, and connection. When you're trying to untangle the complexities of your thoughts and feelings, it can be a relief to speak to someone in your native language.
Why Am I Struggling to Get Things Done? Understanding Executive Functioning and How Coaching Can Help
Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt like your brain just short-circuited? You know what needs to get done—but somehow, the day slips away, and the list remains untouched. Maybe it’s missed deadlines, running late (again), or realizing you’ve been so locked in on one task that suddenly it’s three hours later and everything else has fallen by the wayside. Or maybe it’s the opposite: just thinking about your to-do list gives you a pit in your stomach, and you don’t even know where to start. That constant, gnawing feeling of falling behind—no matter how hard you try—is exhausting.
What It’s Like to Be in a Therapy Group in NYC: A First-Timer’s Guide
What It’s Like to Be in a Therapy Group in NYC: A First-Timer’s Guide
In New York City, it’s easy to be surrounded by people and still feel profoundly alone. Group therapy offers something rare in a fast-paced city—it offers a chance to slow down, speak honestly, and be seen.
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