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THE INSIGHT JOURNAL

Welcome to our blog — a space for reflection, validation, and connection.


Here, our therapists and collaborators explore the complexities of mental health, identity, relationships, and resilience through a culturally attuned lens.

Whether you're a client seeking support or a curious reader longing for insight, these writings are for you.

We write to name what often goes unnamed, to normalize what’s been pathologized, and to make space for all the parts of you.

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How Men Can Find a Therapist in NYC (and What They Really Need from Therapy)

In this blog, Raquele Williams, LCSW, explores how men in NYC can find the right therapist and the support they truly need. Many men feel the pressure to stay strong, even when stress or burnout hits. Therapy offers a space to understand yourself beyond expectations and to slow down, reconnect, and feel more grounded.

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What Somatic Therapy Is and Why It Works in NYC

Somatic therapy helps New Yorkers reconnect with their bodies, release stored stress, and find balance. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it’s such an effective approach to healing in NYC.

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Feeling Safe Again: NYC Trauma Therapy That Works

Trauma can leave your body on alert long after the danger has passed. This blog explores how trauma therapy helps you feel safe, grounded, and connected again in Manhattan and across New York State.

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Minority Stress and LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: How Therapy Can Help in NYC

Minority stress can quietly wear down LGBTQIA+ individuals in NYC, even in a city known for inclusion. This blog explores how therapy helps queer and trans New Yorkers navigate stigma, heal from internalized stress, and reconnect with resilience through affirming, compassionate care.

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Therapy for CUNY Graduate Students in NYC: Affordable & Supportive Care

Being a CUNY graduate student in NYC can mean high expectations, long commutes, tight budgets, and little time to breathe. This hub gathers guides on burnout, imposter syndrome, finding balance, and first-generation/international student challenges with practical, evidence-based support. Learn how therapy in Manhattan and across New York can help you protect your wellbeing and thrive.

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NYU Graduate Student Stress in NYC: Therapy for Coping with Academic Demands

Graduate school at NYU brings pressure, deadlines, and stress. This blog explores how therapy supports NYU graduate students in managing academic demands, preventing burnout, and building resilience. Learn practical strategies to cope with stress and discover how Insight Therapy NYC in Midtown Manhattan can help you thrive.

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Imposter Syndrome in NYC Creatives: How Therapy Builds Confidence

Imposter syndrome is one of the most common struggles NYC creatives face. Whether you’re an actor, musician, writer, or artist, success can feel overshadowed by self-doubt and fear of being “found out.” Therapy helps you quiet the inner critic, build confidence, and reconnect with the joy of your craft. You don’t have to face imposter syndrome alone.

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Overcoming Stage Fright in NYC: Performance Anxiety Tips for Musicians, Actors & Performers

Performance anxiety, often called stage fright, can strike even the most talented musicians, actors, and performers, and NYC creatives are especially susceptible. Sweaty palms, a racing heart, or the fear of forgetting a line can make stepping into the spotlight feel overwhelming. But anxiety doesn’t mean you’re unprepared; it means you care. With the right mindset and tools, you can learn to channel nerves into focus and confidence, allowing your art to shine.

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We’re Not Crazy, We’re Grieving: Black Women, Mental Health, and What Gets Missed in Therapy

Expert therapist and clinical supervisor Raquele Williams, LCSW, shares a powerful perspective on how Black women’s pain and exhaustion are often mislabeled in therapy. This post speaks directly to the grief behind high functioning depression, anxiety, and strength. If you're a Black woman struggling silently, you are not alone, and you're not broken.

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