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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.

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Five Signs of Compassion Fatigue in Frontline Hospital Staff

Hospital and urgent care workers give so much of themselves while caring for others in crisis. Over time, this can lead to compassion fatigue — emotional exhaustion, numbness, and burnout. Learn the signs of compassion fatigue and how therapy in NYC can help frontline healthcare workers restore resilience, meaning, and emotional well-being.

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How to Set Boundaries With Family During the Holidays

Setting boundaries with family during the holidays can feel overwhelming, especially for New Yorkers balancing stress, identity dynamics, and emotional triggers. This guide walks you through how to set limits clearly and compassionately so you can protect your well-being and create a holiday season that actually feels good.

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7 Grounding Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Grounding exercises help calm anxiety by anchoring you in the present moment. This blog from Insight Therapy NYC walks through seven simple techniques you can use anywhere to feel steadier, calmer, and more in control.

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Why NYU Graduate Students Struggle with Impostor Syndrome and How Therapy Can Help in NYC

Impostor syndrome impacts many NYU graduate students navigating academic pressure, identity shifts, and NYC’s competitive culture. This blog explores why these feelings show up, how they affect your performance and well-being, and how therapy helps you rebuild confidence and reduce stress. Insight Therapy NYC offers support tailored to the unique challenges NYU students face.

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Identity Erasure in the LGBTQIA+ Community: How Therapy Supports Healing in NYC

Identity erasure can be subtle yet deeply painful for LGBTQIA+ people in NYC. This blog explores how therapy helps you name the experience, heal from its emotional impact, and reconnect with your full identity. Learn how Insight Therapy NYC offers affirming care to help you feel seen, grounded, and supported.

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How to Handle Food and Body Comments During the Holidays: NYC Therapist Tips

Holiday meals can bring up anxiety, shame, or unwanted comments about food and body image, especially if you’re recovering from an eating disorder or working to build healthier habits. In this blog, NYC therapists share practical tools to help you stay grounded, set boundaries, and protect your peace this season.

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Why You Can’t Stop Overthinking (and How Therapy in NYC Can Help)

If you can’t stop replaying conversations or worrying about what might go wrong, you’re not alone. Overthinking is exhausting, but therapy in NYC can help you quiet your mind, manage anxiety, and move forward with more peace and confidence.

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Top 3 Therapy and Wellness Options in NYC — From Boutique to Affordable Care

Looking for the right therapy or wellness space in New York City? This guide explores the top 3 therapy and wellness options in NYC — from boutique, design-forward environments to affordable, accessible care. Each offers a unique way to support your mental health or your private practice.

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What Trauma Looks Like When You Don’t Remember It and How Therapy Can Help

Trauma doesn’t always come with clear memories. Sometimes it shows up as anxiety, tension, or emotional disconnection without an obvious cause. This blog explores how unremembered trauma can impact your life and how therapy in NYC can help you heal and feel safe in your body again.

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