NYC Psychotherapy Blog: self reflection

I am a licensed NYC psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, EMDR, AEDP, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, EFT Couples Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist. My focus tends to be experiential psychotherapy. See my profile for more info. This site is not 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 call (917) 742-2624. All material on this site is copyrighted and cannot be used without permission.

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Friday, September 25, 2026

The Psychology of Relationship Perfectionism: Why "Perfect" Leaves You Empty

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There is no such thing as a flawless partner. If you approach dating with a rigid checklist, you risk becoming chronically dissatisfied with...

Thursday, May 14, 2026

What is Self Awareness and Why Is It Important For You and Your Relationships?

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What is Self Awareness? Self awareness is the conscious ability to recognize and understand your own emotions, thoughts, behaviors, strength...

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Psychotherapy is an Active Process: The More You're Engaged in Your Therapy, the More You'll Get Out of It

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As I tell clients who come to see me in my psychotherapy private practice in New York City, psychotherapy is an active process. The more yo...

Sunday, January 28, 2018

How to Make Your Psychotherapy Sessions a Part of Your Life Between Sessions

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In an earlier article, Getting the Most Out of Your Psychotherapy Sessions , I addressed certain issues related to starting therapy, includ...

Friday, November 17, 2017

Becoming Your True Self

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Discovering who you are can be a lifelong process, especially since everyone changes over time. In prior articles, I wrote about the false ...

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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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