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Healing Sexual Shame and Fear Through Psychotherapy

Healing Sexual Shame and Fear Through Psychotherapy

Sexuality is an integral part of who we are, yet for many, it is a source of shame, fear, or discomfort. These emotions can stem from cultural messages, religious upbringing, past trauma, or personal insecurities. When left unaddressed, they can create barriers to...

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Intention Setting For Spring: Planting Seeds of Growth

Intention Setting For Spring: Planting Seeds of Growth

Spring is a season of renewal, a time when nature reminds us that growth is cyclical and ever-evolving. Just like the changing seasons, our personal growth unfolds in its own rhythm—sometimes in blossoming moments of joy, sometimes in shedding what no longer serves...

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Coping with Betrayal and Infidelity: A Path to Healing

Coping with Betrayal and Infidelity: A Path to Healing

Betrayal in relationships, especially through infidelity, can shake the foundation of trust and emotional security. Whether you are healing individually or navigating the aftermath as a couple, therapy can provide a supportive space for processing emotions and finding...

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Unlocking Healing with EMDR: How It Transforms Trauma Recovery

Unlocking Healing with EMDR: How It Transforms Trauma Recovery

 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a unique and powerful therapy, especially for those healing from trauma. By blending mind-body techniques with targeted memory reprocessing, EMDR provides lasting relief from emotional distress. What Makes EMDR...

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Grieving Life’s Changes: Healing from Non-Death Loss

Grieving Life’s Changes: Healing from Non-Death Loss

When we hear the word "grief," we often associate it with death. But grief extends far beyond that—it can emerge from any significant change or loss in life. Whether it’s the end of a relationship, a move away from a familiar home, a shift in identity, or a loss of...

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Navigating Different Boundaries for Different Relationships

Navigating Different Boundaries for Different Relationships

Boundaries—a word we hear often but might not fully understand. Whether it's in the workplace or within friendships, boundaries are essential to maintaining our mental well-being and fostering healthier relationships. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we believe in the...

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What to Expect in Therapy at Holistic Psychotherapy NYC

What to Expect in Therapy at Holistic Psychotherapy NYC

Embarking on a journey of therapy is an act of courage and self-care. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we’re here to guide you through a transformative process tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, healing from trauma, or...

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Welcoming the New Year with Reflection and Intention

Welcoming the New Year with Reflection and Intention

As the year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves naturally reflecting on what has been and looking forward to what could be. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we believe this transitional period is a powerful time to pause, reflect, and set intentions that guide...

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Navigating Holidays With Self-Care

Navigating Holidays With Self-Care

The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, togetherness, and celebration. But let’s face it—it can also be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Between work deadlines, family gatherings, and social commitments, the...

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Winter Self-Care: Embracing Coziness and Wellbeing

Winter Self-Care: Embracing Coziness and Wellbeing

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter offers a unique opportunity to slow down and focus on nurturing yourself. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we view this season as a time to cultivate warmth and connection, both within and around us. Inspired by...

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Navigating Thanksgiving with Boundaries and Gratitude

Navigating Thanksgiving with Boundaries and Gratitude

The Thanksgiving holiday often brings a mix of emotions. For some, it’s a time of joy and togetherness, filled with shared meals and cherished traditions. For others, it can be a season of stress, overwhelm, or complex feelings tied to family dynamics, personal...

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Finding Connection in a Disconnected World

Finding Connection in a Disconnected World

In today's world, loneliness has become a shared experience for many, impacting people in early adulthood and beyond. Major life transitions, work pressures, and the challenges of maintaining relationships can intensify these feelings, making it easy to feel isolated...

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Navigating Uncertainty: Building Your Toolbox For Coping

Navigating Uncertainty: Building Your Toolbox For Coping

At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we understand how overwhelming it can be to face uncertainty. Whether it’s the ambiguity of a new phase of life, a shift in relationships, or navigating a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, we’re here to offer practical...

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What is DBT? And How Can I Use it at Home?

What is DBT? And How Can I Use it at Home?

By Ivy Campbell, LMSW Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. Originally designed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), it has since been adapted for various mental health...

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How Therapy Can Improve Your Dating Life

How Therapy Can Improve Your Dating Life

Dating can be exciting, but it can also come with a fair share of pressure, anxiety, and uncertainty. Many of us find ourselves repeating unhealthy patterns, struggling to communicate effectively, or dealing with emotional baggage from past relationships. The good...

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Understanding Holistic Psychotherapy and Its Benefits

Understanding Holistic Psychotherapy and Its Benefits

Holistic psychotherapy is a comprehensive approach to mental health that considers the mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. Unlike traditional therapy, which often focuses solely on the mind, holistic psychotherapy addresses a person’s physical, emotional,...

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Reintroducing Holistic Psychotherapy NYC

Reintroducing Holistic Psychotherapy NYC

At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic approach that nurtures the whole person. As we continue to grow and evolve, we’re excited to reintroduce our practice, reaffirming our commitment to providing integrative and...

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Sleep Hygiene: Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep

Sleep Hygiene: Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep

Ever feel like you hit the snooze button on life? Tossing and turning all night can leave you feeling foggy and drained the next day. But what if there were some simple things you could do to create a sleep sanctuary and drift off to dreamland more easily?  Enter...

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Creative Expression: Use Art to Process Your Emotions

Creative Expression: Use Art to Process Your Emotions

We all experience a rollercoaster of emotions - joy, sadness, anger, frustration (think of it as the built-in spice rack of life!). Sometimes, these emotions can feel bottled up and hard to express. But what if there was a fun and healthy way to explore your inner...

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Grounding Techniques: Quick Ways to Stay Present

Grounding Techniques: Quick Ways to Stay Present

Feeling like your brain is a hamster on a wheel, spinning with worries and to-do lists? Don't worry, it happens to all of us! Life can get pretty overwhelming sometimes, and it's easy to get lost in the mental whirlwind.  But what if there were some simple tools you...

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Therapy Can Help Lighten the Load of Chronic Illness

Therapy Can Help Lighten the Load of Chronic Illness

In the intricate tapestry of human health, chronic illness represents a thread that weaves through the lives of millions, altering the pattern of daily existence with its complex challenges. Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and countless...

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