NYC Psychotherapy Blog: health

I am a licensed NYC psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, EMDR, AEDP, Somatic Experiencing, EFT Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist. My focus tends to be experiential psychotherapy. See my profile for more info. This site is not intended as a substitute for psychotherapy. No client-counselor relationship exists between the user and the owner of this site. To set up a consultation with me please call (917) 742-2624. All material on this site is copyrighted and cannot be used without permission.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Why Do Men Tend to Have Fewer Close Friends Than Women?

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I discussed the importance of friendship, sense of community and belonging in two prior articles. The Importance of Close Friendships In my...

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Why Are Close Friendships Important?

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According to a 2021 American Perspectives Survey, Americans tend to have fewer close friends in recent years than they did in years past (se...

Monday, January 20, 2025

Self Care During Turbulent Times

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Self care is important in the best of times, but it's especially important during turbulent and stressful times whether it involves stre...

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Understanding the Negative Impact of Cognitive Dissonance For You and Your Loved Ones

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What is Cognitive Dissonance? Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort you feel when you hold contradictory thoughts, beliefs va...

Sunday, March 17, 2024

What is Toxic Stress?

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Stress is a common response to daily experiences in life--both positive and negative. It can be beneficial when it motivates you to make p...

Monday, February 26, 2024

5 Reasons Why Hope is Essential to Your Well-Being

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Life can be so challenging at times that you might find yourself balancing feelings of hope and dread (see my article: Focusing on Your Per...

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Josephine Ferraro, LCSW: I am a licensed NYC psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapist, hypnotherapist, and certified sex therapist in private practice specializing in individual and couples therapy. Specialties include: depression, anxiety, relationships, sex therapy, career issues (including performance enhancement), posttraumatic stress disorder, bereavement, sexual abuse, gay, lesbian, bisexual issues, and major life changes. Treatment in a supportive and empathic environment. Graduate of Fordham Graduate School (MSW), advanced postgraduate training in psychoanalysis at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, advanced training in clinical hypnosis, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. By appointment only. For more information: http://josephineferrarotherapy.com. Call (917) 742-2624 or send an email: josephineferraro@iCloud.com

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