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THE INSIGHT JOURNAL

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


On our blog, our therapists, supervisors, and collaborators explore the complexities of mental health, identity, relationships, and resilience through a culturally attuned lens. Select essays and educational pieces undergo clinical review to support accuracy and alignment with standards of psychological care.

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.

Insight Therapy NYC Editorial Team Insight Therapy NYC Editorial Team

Why People in Helping Roles Often Struggle to Step Back

When your work centers on helping others, stepping back can feel surprisingly difficult. Learn why helping professionals often struggle with boundaries, emotional exhaustion, and burnout.

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Finding Support After Foster Care: How Therapy Can Help

This article explores how growing up in foster care can shape identity, relationships, self-worth, and adulthood. Learn how therapy can help former foster youth process trauma, build trust, and feel more grounded moving forward.

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When Overthinking Becomes a Cycle You Can’t Break

Overthinking can start as problem-solving but quickly turn into an exhausting mental loop. This post explores how anxiety fuels overthinking cycles, why they’re so hard to stop, and how therapy can help you relate to your thoughts with more ease and flexibility.

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